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Only Matchup That Matters is Rivera vs. Fuentes
October 14, 2009 by
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We will hear about the Angels running game, pesky offense, and their ace John Lackey over the next few days. When you break down both teams they are very even in many areas. They both are great offensive teams. Anaheim relies more on speed versus the Yankees with the long ball. The...
Yanks Look For Inspiration From “The Boss”
October 14, 2009 by
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Many people, both on the Internet and the main stream media, have pointed to the memory of Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart as the driving force behind Anaheim’s win over Boston in the ALDS. I will let others decide if Anaheim finally “getting over the hump” was a case...
Listen: Championship Series Preview, Yanks, Mets Hot Stove
October 13, 2009 by
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Howard Megdal joined me tonight to chat about the playoffs, Yanks/Angels, and even a little Mets hot stove talk.
We discussed why so many closers are having trouble this postseason, reviewed a Philadelphia/Los Angeles matchup, and analyzed the Yanks/Angels. Hear us talk about CC Sabathia...
Gary Carter to Manage NCAA Division II Baseball
October 13, 2009 by
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Press release courtesy of the Long Island Ducks.
CARTER NAMED MANAGER OF SAILFISH
(Palm Beach, Fla., October 13, 2009) – 2009 Ducks manager Gary Carter was today named manager of the Palm Beach Atlantic University Sailfish. The Sailfish compete on the NCAA Division II level,...
Still Wish Mets Had Billy Wagner?
October 13, 2009 by
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Well, we’re beginning to see how the Billy Wagner Saga is playing out. Less than two months after the Mets traded Wagner to the Boston Red Sox, Wagner is now talking about retiring.
“Why wouldn’t I? I’ve got nothing else to (accomplish),” Wagner told the...
Mr. Rocktober Was Almost a Met
October 13, 2009 by
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Yorvit Torrealba would have been the story today if Huston Street didn’t do his best Brad Lidge impression. According to Jayson Stark that double made Torrealba 20 for his last 33 with runners in scoring position the last two months. In 2007 he hit over .500 against the Phillies...
What’s Going on With the Closers?
October 13, 2009 by
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Another playoff game, another closer melts down. This time add the name Huston Street to the list. As of today here are the ERA’s for each of the postseason entrants:
Joe Nathan -9.00
Jonathan Papelbon – 13.50
Huston Street – 13.50
Jonathan Broxton – 2.45
Brad...
Mets Deal Look Good if Wagner Retires
October 13, 2009 by
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Mike Puma of the NY Post reports that former Mets pitcher Billy Wagner told the paper yesterday he’s planning to retire rather than pursue a closer’s job.
Many wanted the Mets to keep Wagner so they could acquire the two draft picks that his Type A status would bring. Perhaps...
What’s Behind A-Rod’s Postseason Turnaround?
October 13, 2009 by
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I discussed this on Sunday and once again was criticized for saying that a “relaxed” A-Rod has as much to do with his success than anything. Dr. John F Murray, who appeared on my show back in June, had the following to say in Sunday’s New York Post.
“If he’s becoming...
Wagner’s Poor Postseason Results Continue
October 11, 2009 by
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Small sample size?
Mets fans saw a shaky Billy Wagner during the 2006 playoffs. Going into this afternoon’s contest Wagner had a 9.28 career playoff ERA and a WHIP of 1.8. I realize Jonathan Papelbon was responsible for the inherited runners, and the loss, but Wagner was asked...
Postseason Meltdowns Can Ruin Careers
October 11, 2009 by
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Joe Nathan entered the 2009 ALDS with a career ERA+ of 175. For those that may not know, that means he is 75% better than league average. He has also produced a WHIP less than one in five of the last seven seasons. You could argue that he is second to only Mariano Rivera when [...]
How Mets Could Learn From David Robertson
October 11, 2009 by
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Tyler Kepner had a great story about RHP David Robertson. I have said this season that Robertson is perhaps the most underrated reliever in baseball with his 13 strikeouts per nine innings ratio. On Friday he pulled a “Houdini” escaping a bases loaded/none out jam. However...
SbB With More on Cuzzi
October 11, 2009 by
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SportsbyBrooks did a great piece on why Phil Cuzzi was fired as a minor league umpire in 1993. Three years later he “cold called” National League president Len Coleman while he was staying at the hotel which he worked.
Brooks had this quote to add, which should tell you...
Cuzzi’s Controversial History
October 11, 2009 by
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One of the posters on the site pointed out that Wikipedia outlines Phil Cuzzi’s umpiring indiscretions. I will save you time and list each:
- In the eighth inning of Game 4 of the 2005 National League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals, Cuzzi...
Mets Must Say No to Yankee Free Agents
October 10, 2009 by
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Over the last week we have heard rumblings about the Mets possibly having interest in Johnny Damon and today Newsday’s Dave Lennon speculates about Hideki Matsui in Flushing. Regardless of their offensive production Omar Minaya should say “no thanks” to each of these...
A-Rod Learning No One “Dies” From Lousy Postseason
October 10, 2009 by
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Brent Mayne found an interesting quote in his latest Art of Catching newsletter. As he talked about big leaguers managing stress he brought up El Duque, who is renowned for his postseason accomplishments in this town:
“Sometimes a hitter gets a hit, sometimes I strike them out...
Cuzzi Robs David of His Stone
October 10, 2009 by
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Someone is going to lose a pennant or their job to what boils down to pure laziness and arrogance. Should I be surprised? No, because the MLB logo can be found when you Google “putting your head in the sand” – Mike Silva on June 18th, 2009.
Crew chief Tim Tschida said he...
ALDS Game 2 Thoughts
October 10, 2009 by
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Final Score Yankees 4, Minnesota 3 in 11 innings
2 wins down, 9 more to go for “Girardi’s Minions.”
Last night’s Yankees win featured just about everything you could possibly want in a playoff game including great pitching and heads-up fielding plays, tense moments and...
Beware of Momentum
October 07, 2009 by
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About 4 1/2 seconds after the Twins defeated the Tigers (in a amazing, thrilling game, btw), every sportswriter in America decided that his next column on the upcoming series between the Twins and Yankees should be called David Vs. Goliath.
And with some credence. The Yankees are the...
Stop By Stan’s Sports World Before Game 1
October 07, 2009 by
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Our good friends at Mintpros are going to be at Stan’s Sports World again before Game 1 of the ALDS.
Former Yankees great Joe Pepitone (weather permitting) will be there. On Friday Homer Bush will bring his 98′ Yankees karma before Game 2. Go to mintpros.com for details...
Will It Be About the Team or Posada?
October 06, 2009 by
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I didn’t hear the Jorge Posada interview live, but the transcript over at Newsday told me everything I need to know.
You could tell Posada isn’t exactly thrilled with the decision to start Jose Molina when AJ Burnett pitches (Probably Game 2). The outsider may say it’...
Cashman Vindicated by Performances in 2009
October 05, 2009 by
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Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is not a perfect baseball executive. Carl Pavano didn’t work out. He didn’t part with Phil Hughes and others for Johan Santana and came under harsh criticism after the 2008 season.
You may agree or not, but Cashman, with the performance of...
Should MLB Have a Lottery?
October 05, 2009 by
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Unlike the NBA we don’t have to wait for the Mets 2010 draft position. Keith Law was kind enough at twitter to quickly calculate the top draft 15 positions. The Mets fell into number 7 largely because they played well this weekend and swept the Astros. It made me think –...
Previewing the ALDS Tonight @8pm
October 04, 2009 by
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Howard and I will preview the 2009 ALDS as the Yankees sit back and wait for either Detroit or Minnesota to clinch the AL Central.
We will talk about keys to the Yankees success in the playoffs and highlight the 2009 season.
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Listen to Me on Seven Train to Shea @ 6:30
October 04, 2009 by
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I will be a guest of Matt Pignataro on 7 Train to Shea Radio tonight as we do some post mortem on the Mets season. Matt Cerrone of Metsblog.com and Dana Brand author of the “The Last Days at Shea” will also be on. The show starts at 6 PM.
If you want to listen live [...]
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