Conforto Hasn’t Given Up On Himself Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - September 24, 20161 It has not been an easy season for Michael Conforto. He has gone through slumps. He has been benched, and he was even demoted to Triple-A Las Vegas. Despite all that, Conforto can atone for his awful season by having a good September and maybe a good postseason. He could be on his
Benching Bruce Has To Happen Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - September 21, 2016September 23, 20160 This is as low as it gets for Jay Bruce. Mets manager Terry Collins sent Eric Campbell to pinch-hit for Bruce in the eighth inning against Braves reliever Ian Krol last night. The same Campbell that has batted .159 and gone 0-for-14 prior to his pinch-hit appearance. Collins’ hunch proved to be
It Was a Matter of Time Until Backman Was Out Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - September 14, 20163 Who didn't see this coming? The only thing that should be surprising is why it took a long time for Wally Backman to be out of the Mets organization. Backman was on borrowed time with the Mets. It was bound to not end well for him. He was not Sandy Alderson’s guy,
SHOELESS JOE AND RAGTIME BASEBALL – – Introduction to 2016 Edition Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - September 8, 2016September 8, 20160 It is just very satisfying to see one of my favorite baseball books back in print this year of 2016. Originally published in 1992, it has now gone thru several lives. As the author of Shoeless Joe and Ragtime Baseball, I keep getting letters and e-mails from all over the world
Tebow Must Think Baseball Is a Good Hobby Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - August 23, 2016August 23, 20160 Newsflash to Tim Tebow, professional baseball isn’t a hobby. You can hire instructors, look good hitting batting practice and find a practice pitcher to make you look good. That’s enough to get scouts to show up. The fact that you haven’t played since high school puts you in Michael Jordan
Spaceman Movie Review Entertainment Reviews by Russ_Cohen - August 18, 2016August 18, 20160 “Spaceman” is the nickname of a left of center (sometimes high), crafty left-hander named Bill Lee who had a very interesting and successful career as a major league pitcher. Having played for just 2 franchises in his 14-year career, the sometimes problematic hurler always yielded results until his differences with
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
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
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
