Before the Yankees 9-1 blowout of the Mets in the first game of the Subway Series, I had the opportunity to meet the both New York skippers at a Dunkin Donuts promotional event at The Stadium. Joe Girardi and Terry Collins were all smiles but my guess is the Mets skipper is not so happy [...]
Humber’s perfection speaks to the everyman
April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Go ahead. Start your love affair with Philip Humber. No one could blame you. The former first-round draft pick with sky-high potential had plummeted to everyman long before he reached baseball immortality. Though he once electrified the Mets organization with his crisp curveball, by the time Humber took the mound on Saturday afternoon in Seattle, [...]
2012 MLB Team Preview: New York Mets
April 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Since their infamous 2007 collapse, the New York Mets just can’t seem to get a break. Last season the Mets finished fourth in the NL East winning with a 77-85 record, which is not so bad considering the team was riddled with injuries. The Mets and their fans have to believe that things will get [...]
Baseball Basics: What is the Rule 5 Draft?
December 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
What is the RULE 5 DRAFT in Major League Baseball? PURPOSE of the RULE 5 DRAFT: The Rule 5 Draft was generated to stop MLB teams from stockpiling minor league prospects indefinitely in their farm system. With the Rule 5 Draft a player has an opportunity to be picked up by a team who is [...]
