The Yankees and Spring Training

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by Harvey Frommer - February 8, 2019February 9, 20190

It’s that time of year where hope spring eternal for fans of baseball teams and for Yankee fans there is a long and special history of magical and amazing moments. Just a sampling follows: 1905-1906: After spending two springs in Atlanta, manager Clark Griffith moved his team to Alabama in

The Mets Starting Pitching is About to Fall Apart

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by Russ_Cohen - January 28, 20190

It’s nice to have starting pitching. It’s arguable that having great starting pitching wins championships. The Mets didn't during the time they had Matt Harvey (gone), Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, Steven Matz, and Zack Wheeler. There was a time a few years ago that most smart fans knew they would

The Moves the Mets Didn’t Make May Be Their Path to Success

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by Russ_Cohen - December 29, 20180

The Robinson Cano trade looks great on paper in the short term so Mets general manager, Brodie Van Wagenen got instant points with the fanbase. The problem is he was so busy that the offers he made that weren’t accepted, were for the best, but that was just dumb luck. The

Yusei Kikuchi is Gaining Attention in Baseball Circles

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by Russ_Cohen - December 20, 20180

Yusei Kikuchi the latest Japanese pitcher who has come to the states to get a job in major league baseball. He’s a lefty with a lot of pitches who can throw 98. He got permission from the Seibu Lions to come over because under the rules he wouldn’t have been

THE BOSS: GEORGE STEINBRENNER

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by Harvey Frommer - December 12, 2018December 12, 20180

“If things go right, they're his team. If things go wrong, they're your team. His favorite line is, 'I will never have a heart attack. I give them.'" -Bob Watson, former Yankee GM With the recent unfair turn down of his admission to the Baseball Hall of Fame, one can only wonder

Say It Ain’t Syndergaard

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by Russ_Cohen - November 30, 20180

This winter has been a whirlwind for Mets fans. Nobody believed they were “really” in on Bryce Harper, so they could easily ignore that. Many shook their heads as they chose Travis d’Arnaud over Wilmer Flores, but that’s still small potatoes. Trying to acquire Robinson Cano seems to be just

You Don’t Trade Players Like Noah Syndergaard

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by Russ_Cohen - November 21, 2018November 21, 20180

This isn’t R.A. Dickey we’re talking about here. That trade was explainable, and Noah Syndergaard was a part of that deal. Top prospect, Travis d’arnaud was the jewel of the deal. At least that’s what the Mets thought and so far it’s been the opposite and it will stay that

Shoeless Joe Remains a Scapegoat

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by Harvey Frommer - November 15, 2018November 15, 20180

With the recent announcement of a new class of inductees to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the skeletons in the closet come front and center once again. Pete Rose and and "Shoeless Joe" are becoming baseball's odd couple - both ineligible for the Hall of Fame because of a lifetime ban,

The Rivalry Continues Red Sox Mockingly Sing Yankee Theme Song

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by Harvey Frommer - November 4, 2018November 4, 20180

Feeling it after winning another world championship, champagne-soaked Boston players let it all hang out as some sang along off-key the Yankee theme song “New York, New York” that blasted forth from a boombox. It was just the latest salvo in the great rivalry – Yankees versus Red Sox. The first game

The Phillies Should Stay Away from Harper and Machado

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by Russ_Cohen - October 31, 20180

Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are both unrestricted free agents. Teams with a lot of money should think twice before hiring either of these players. One team, the Philadelphia Phillies, should stay far, far away. Manny Machado doesn’t hustle. Saying he doesn’t hustle is an understatement. Phillies fans used to get