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Sterling Filtered Madoff Funding

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Joe Janish

NOTE: pass on this article if you are tired of all the Madoff talk; we’ll return to baseball stories soon. Yes, I’d really like to focus on the baseball stuff right now, being that the players are out on the … Continue reading →

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The Cardinals Don’t Need Pujols

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Joe Janish

My ESPN SweetSpot buddy in St. Louis — Matthew Philip of Fungoes — cracks out the calculator to prove that the Cardinals don’t need Albert Pujols to win. Matthew may win the battle on this one, but will he win … Continue reading →

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Mets Made Money with Madoff ?

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to an article posted today by The Wall Street Journal, the trustee recovering money on behalf of victims of Bernard Madoff’s fraud sued New York Mets principal owner Fred Wilpon and his real-estate investment firm, Sterling Equities Associates. From … Continue reading →

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Is MLB Killing Its Future Fan Base?

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Joe Janish

Many Major League Baseball fans can trace their allegiance to fond memories from their childhood — visiting a big league stadium and falling in love with the drama on the field. It was those early trips to the ballpark that … Continue reading →

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Phillips Spills Beans on Madoff Relationship

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

Bernie Madoff was an important name dropped regularly during Steve Phillips’ tenure with the Mets. How many other GMs of baseball clubs know the name of their owners’ investment broker? Inquiring minds want to know. Continue reading →

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Citi Field Firsts

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

The first homerun, the first balk, the first feline encroachment, the first narcissistic celebrity interview, and more — it was a night of “firsts” at Citi Field, and we list them all. Continue reading →

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Home Plate Seats for Sale 50 Percent Off

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Premium seats at Citi Field behind home plate will be available for auction later this month, thanks to the Bernie Madoff Estate. Opening bid is half off the face value of the tickets … and it includes a parking pass! Continue reading →

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Bernie Madoff’s New Seat

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

For those who are unaware, the Wilpons’ financial adviser Bernie Madoff was forced to give up his pristine seats behind home plate due to the economy. Tough luck how these difficult financial times are affecting everyone. However, a new, similarly … Continue reading →

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