Mets 4 Yankees 0 Many criticize Jerry Manuel’s in-game management. But those are the people who are living in the moment, and seeing only the immediate results. To be a great, brilliant manager like Jerry Manuel, one must have a keen understanding of the rhythm of a game, and to anticipate events far in the … Read more
Mets 6 Indians 4 A second sweep makes seven straight with the Subway Series on the slate. If you listened on the radio, you heard Howie Rose say “put it in the books” through two sweeps. And you may have wondered if in fact there is a book on brooms. There is, sort of: Men … Read more
Mets 8 Indians 4 Tin soldiers and Niese was pitching, we’re finally scoring runs This summer I hear the drummin’, four runs in O-HI-O. OK, that was lame. No offense to anyone who found that offensive. But that CSNY song was running through my head. If you think “CSNY” refers to a William Peterson police … Read more
The Brooklyn Cyclones begin their season on Friday night against the Staten Island Yankees. The Cyclones have announced their preliminary roster. Presumably, Cyclones manager Wally Backman will make a few roster moves before the season begins. BROOKLYN CYCLONES PRELIMINARY ROSTER # Name POS Bats Throws 7 CENTENO, Juan C L R 13 FREEMAN, Taylor C … Read more
CBS Sports is reporting the Pirates have designated struggling second baseman Akinori Iwamura for assignment. The move clears room for top prospect Pedro Alvarez at the big league level. Iwamura, who is making $4.8 million, has been one of the majors’ worst offensive players, batting .182 with two homers and nine RBI while striking out … Read more
Mets 7 Indians 6 The Mets continue their absolute dominance over American League opponents, and this time they did it in come-from-behind fashion. After falling behind 4-1, the Mets stampeded back with five runs in the fifth to take a lead they never lost, en route to their 36th victory of the season. Game Notes … Read more
Just a quick note to anyone who was planning to attend the luncheon with Wally Backman at Morton’s Steakhouse tomorrow (June 16). From the Brooklyn Cyclones Facebook page: Brooklyn Cyclones The luncheon with Wally Backman scheduled for tomorrow at Morton’s has been postponed. We will announce a new date in the near future. We apologize … Read more
It sounds like Pedro Feliciano might be the new setup man for the Mets, at least according to Rotoworld. The fantasy baseball site is basing their information on an article by Andy McCullough in the Newark Star-Ledger. I can’t find anything in the Star-Ledger article to back this up. Here’s the best I can come … Read more
