Remembering Reggie Jackson With The Yankees Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - March 10, 20190 "He'd give you the shirt off his back. Of course, he'd call a press conference to announce it." - Catfish Hunter "Off the record, he's a piece of shit."–Billy Martin Out of the blue, the man who once seemingly made headlines all the time came out of the shadows recently to dominate
Baseball is Back with the Signing of Bryce Harper Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - February 28, 20190 Baseball has been slagging a bit. Even this season has started off without a bang thanks to Manny Machado (Padres) and Bryce Harper, waiting to sign. Harper finally signed and it’s a record haul, $13 years, $330 million dollars (people in Philadelphia will now remember where they were when this
The Mets Starting Pitching is About to Fall Apart Baseballology 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 Baseballology 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
Sports Book Reviews Uncategorized by Harvey Frommer - November 28, 20180 This is the time of year for sports book giving and getting. Below are the top choices from your favorite critic. THE PATS by Glenn Stout and Richard A. Johnson (Houghton Mifflin $35.00, 365 pages) gets my vote for the best sports book of 2018. Detailed, carefully crafted, filled with fun,
No Heavy Lifting Book Review Hockeyology Reviews by Russ_Cohen - November 21, 20180 No Heavy Lifting is the latest tome from Rob Simpson, sometimes author, always a morning radio host on Sirius NHL Network Radio. Versed on all sports, this book shows off his versatility and fun nature as he toured around the world chronicling many of his adventures. ECW Press has a winner
You Don’t Trade Players Like Noah Syndergaard Baseballology 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 Baseballology 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 Baseballology 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 Baseballology 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
