Old-Time Baseball 2016 Edition Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - August 17, 2016August 17, 20160 The first edition of this book sub-titled America’s Pastime in the Golden Age was published in 2006. It remains one of my favorite works, delving deep into baseball’s storied past, filled with all kinds of insights and oddities to the way things were when the world of sports was a
What’s Not To Like About Colon? Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - August 5, 2016August 8, 20160 Bartolo Colon is doing things we all dream of doing; having fun at his work craft at such an old age. Even better, Colon improves as he ages. The 43-year-old starter is having another banner season for the Mets. With the way he is going, he would be hard-pressed to retire anytime
Moving Forward, Severino Should Start Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - August 4, 20160 For all intents and purposes, the Yankees are in the process of a youth movement. It started with the trades of Aroldis Chapman, Andrew Miller and Carlos Beltran. The Yankees will slowly integrate their young prospects to major league action. They started Gary Sanchez as the designated hitter, and they had
Getting Bruce Is Better Than Nothing Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - August 3, 20160 For the second straight year, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson did something in the trade deadline. He acquired a hitter from another team to boost a struggling lineup. After getting Yoenis Cespedes last year, the Mets acquired Jay Bruce from the Reds for Dilson Herrera and minor leaguer left-hander Max Wotell
“All American Out” and other Yankee Nicknames Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - August 3, 2016August 3, 20160 “All American Out” and other Yankee Nicknames Nicknames for the greatest baseball franchise ever have run the gamut. . Some of them are asinine. Some others are insulting. There are even a few that have gone down in history and are remembered for their relevance and insights. You be the
A Moment Hal Steinbrenner Can Be Proud Of Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - August 1, 20160 When Hal Steinbrenner inherited control of the Yankees after his father died, he was on cruise control. He did not have to make decisions or do much work. All he had to do was let Yankees general manager Brian Cashman do his job. The son of George thought this would be
Now or Never For Flores Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - July 27, 2016July 27, 20160 It seems Wilmer Flores plays well when he has a sense of urgency. When the Mets almost traded him to the Brewers last year, he responded by having a torrid August by hitting .306 with three home runs and 12 RBIs. He also had an on-base percentage of .337 along with
26 to 35 – New York Yankees By the Numbers Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - July 26, 20160 Numerology – amounts, stats quantities, numerals, whatever you call them – they keep on coming. Reaction has been so positive, that herewith the latest installment for numerals for the team from the Bronx. Please send along your own numbers. Will credit your selection if used. 26 No Yankee pitcher has won
Does Steinbrenner Trust Cashman To Do His Job? Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - July 20, 20162 There has been reports Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner and Yankees general manager Brian Cashman have a difference of opinion when it comes to how the Yankees should operate in the trade deadline. Cashman wants to trade his assets such as Andrew Miller, Carlos Beltran and Aroldis Chapman for younger, inexpensive players
Daring, Definitive New York Yankees Quiz 9 Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - July 14, 2016July 14, 20160 Lots of terrific questions and answers were sent along but only a few made my editorializing. Keep them coming. You do not have to be a Yankee fan to take the quiz – it’s sort of a brain teaser. Go to it 94. Who said: "I won't be active in
