GRANDERSON & TEIXEIRA EXCHANGE TEXTS

Granderson: bro, ur on fire

Tex: finally lol

Granderson: the buzz on BYB is u drinking the Grandy juice

Tex: nice, u should market that

Granderson: so glad ur rolling now. Swish needs some haha

Tex: he’ll get there. he loves the spotlight, trust me lol. cant be out of it long

Granderson: he cant fall out of favor :)

Tex: u know the dude wants to be a movie star right?

Granderson: friggin hilarious bro.

Tex: SNL needs to call the dude, that will make him happy

Granderson: maybe then he’ll start hitting lol

Tex: hilarious

Granderson: what do u think of jeet

Tex: 3000 is huge. That guy is a stud :)

Granderson: totally

Tex: what about u, u gonna hit 62 homers this year lol

Granderson: hilarious right? Not sure why but im humming

Tex: its awesome

Granderson: I hope it lasts

Tex: just keep staying positive

Granderson: yeah

Tex: ur Curtis granderson

Granderson: yup

Tex: the greatest yankee ever lol

Granderson: ok calm down dude haha

Tex: messing around

Granderson: blushing bro, I just love baseball

Tex: no doubt

Granderson: yea. No doubt

(NOTE: THESE ARE FAKE TEXT EXCHANGES. THIS IS ME USING HUMOR AND MAKING A GUESS OF HOW THE PEOPLE INVOLVED WOULD SPEAK TO EACH OTHER VIA TEXT. THERE IS NOTHING REAL ABOUT THIS. IT IS DONE STRICTLY FOR LAUGHS. ENJOY) --------------------------------------------------------------------

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WHY THERE’S A HUGHES FACTOR

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With all the hype surrounding Bartolo Colon, everyone and I mean everyone of us haven’t thought about Phil Hughes at all. But Phil Hughes is on the road back from his mysterious "dead arm" injury and it’s only a matter of time before he’s back. Many are suggesting though, Hughes will be back after the All-Star break. This makes sense. Meanwhile, his fill-in Colon is kicking ass and taking names and there’s no rush, plus Phil’s young and if they get him right now, they have plenty of good years with Mr. Hughes.

This past weekend it was reported that he threw about 30 pitches in a bullpen session and he “felt fine”. Still no word on what the velocity is like. I suspect it’s not where they want it to be, but it’s just a process and if he “feels fine” then eventually, the velocity will get up, the confidence will get there and the Pyramid of Pitching Dominance will eventually take hold. Remember, the Pyramid; With mechanic analysis comes confidence, when the confidence comes, any doubt leaves and focus takes over. The plan is to pitch in another bullpen session on Wednesday and he’ll face live batters over the weekend.

But there is no doubt that question marks are going to come hard right around that All-Star break when teams resume play. Does Phil Hughes jump right into the starting rotation or do they do what they did in 2009 and throw him in the bullpen as that long man or put him in as part of the bridge to Mo. There’s no question he could handle it, plus, if the brass is concerned about innings and Hughes, it would make sense. Slowly ease him back. Why move Colon out of the starting role if he’s literally the Yankee ace, that's not exactly fair.

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Now, There is one question mark in the rotation, and that's Ivan Nova. He is learning as he goes right now and his last outing was not too good at all. It would make sense that if he continues on this terrible track, Hughes could snag his spot. Or what about Garcia? So far he’s not showing any signs of breaking down, but what if he does by the All-Star break, then, Phil Hughes would fit into his spot. Any way you slice it, there are options.

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One thing is for sure, Brian Cashman looks like a genius and that’s fine with me. 2 things need to happen though… The Yankees need to start printing up Bartolo Colon t-shirts... I need one ASAP. The second thing? Colon needs his own fragrance and start cashing in on his suddenly popularity. Colon’s Cologne. It smells like sweat and grit. I’d buy that.

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Sade Performs In London

Sade returns for her first live tour in a decade! The singer performed at O2 Arena in London tonight. I just get shivers down my spine when I think about this woman's stunning voice on stage. She is what a TRUE singer is all about. How can someone sound even better live?

I can still kick myself for not buying tickets for the August 5th show in Chicago because I thought I was going out of town that weekend but the event I was going to has been cancel and now I will just sit here weeping all day because I will miss the greatest concert of the decade!

The songstress wore an amazing black and sheer adorned with a leather belt and cuffs ensemble. I was surprise to see the "Queen" looking sooo hip at 50!

She completed her look with fabulous black strappy heels.

"Braxton Family Values" Reunion

My girls and I took time out from eating and drinking(mostly drinking) on Saturday to watch a marathon of "Braxton Family Values" and we had the greatest time ever. I love those girls especially Tamar crazy self. All she wants to do is dress sexy and drop it like its hot!

Toni Braxton looks great in her nude wrapped full sleeves dress paired with gray suede heels.

I do prefer her with shorter hair. She just never seems to get her weave right.


Tamar Braxton's husband( she knows she only marry him for his money) will probably kill her for wearing this because everything is hanging out!

She rocked a sexy tuxedo shorts ensemble but she could had lost the cheesy red rose. I am not a fan of her black and white booties.

I am also not a fan of her weave, again it's just too much but I do however like her make-up.


Next to Toni, I think Trina Braxton is the prettiest. She tends not to over do it with her clothes and weave.

The singer rocked a cute animal print dress but I am not feeling those blah shoes. Where is my pop 0f color?

I see she has "two new editions" added to her body!


My cousin swear Towanda Braxton is not their sister! She believes Poppa Braxton did a little creeping.

She looks great in her purple cut-out dress paired with purple metallic heels but her gold chain necklace was just an overkill.

I never cared for her hair nor make-up and this occasion is no exception.


I was delighted to see Traci Braxton looking like their sister instead of their grandmother!

She looks pretty in her melon cut-out sleeves dress paired with metallic heels.

She and Tamar do however go a little crazy with the concealer under their eyes.

Michelle Obama In Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Fall 2011

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a Dinner for Queen Elizabeth at the Winfield House in London.

Michelle looked stunning as always in her black and satin Ralph Lauren off-the-shoulders gown.

I will kill everyone in my path for her outstanding Tom Binns statement necklace and bracelet!

An elegant up-do and flawless make-up completed her magnificent look.

"American Idol 2011" Finale

I am extremely delighted that my boy Scotty won American Idol! I loved that kid and his deep country voice was simply golden. I appreciate the fact that he thank the Lord first when he won!

Jennifer Lopez gave us a fashionable and wonderful season this year. I have to admit that I was a little skeptical about her chemistry with Steven Tyler and good old Randy Jackson at first but they actually worked out perfectly.

I still miss my Simon Cowell but we will see him soon on "X Factor" and thank God the untalented Cheryl Cole was replaced by Nicole Scherzinger from the Pussycat Dolls.

JLo looked fabulous in her gold sparkly nude Micheal Kors jumpsuit.

I am looooving her messy curly hair two-tone hair. Ciara needs to take notes.

She completed her look with gold Gucci sandals.


Carrie Underwood showed her tone sexy legs in her sequined geometric Lorena Sarbu sheath dress.

It's amazing when Hollywood gets a hold of you. When Carrie first appeared on American Idol on season 4 back in 2005, she was a little plump unfashionable country girl but now she rocking hot designer dresses and has a body of death!

The country singer wore an amazing pair of embellished Sergio Rossi peep-toe slingback platforms.

"The Hangover Part II" Premiere

Ciara always have to show off her fabulous figure. This time the singer wore a white Cushnie et ochs rise and fall dress.

At first I wasn't too crazy about this look but she manages to pull it off well.

I am not fond of her two-tone bangs because it just looks sooo cheap.

Sanaa Lathan looks amazing in her black studded one-shouldered Malandrino dress.

Soft curls and black sandals completed her look.



Selita Ebanks opted for a more romantic vibe in her Rebecca Taylor lace and printed ensemble.

I admit that she looks like an extra on "Little House On the Prairie" but she still looks soft and sweet.

A braided up-do and nude peep-toe sandals completed her look.

Berlin Premiere

Jamie Chung looks sexy as ever in her ivory thigh-high split Rachel Roy asymmetric neckline dress. The actress attended the Berlin premiere.

The actress finished her look with a chic up-do, gorgeous turquoise earrings and metallic strappy Jimmy Choo sandals.