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Last year, the New York Mets were overtaken by the Philadelphia Phillies in the final weeks of play as they suffered one of the worst September breakdowns in baseball history. That agonizing finish set General Manager Omar Minaya in motion over the winter, making sure that he acquired an ace-quality arm to provide consistency and excellence down the strectch in a playoff race. Now, his plan is beginning to look genius…but will it be enough? Read More »
In light of the news that New York Mets closer Billy Wagner will undergo surgery that will cost him at least one full year, the Mets find themselves without a closer at the back end of one of the most vulnerable bullpens in the league. Surely, they must shore up this position in the off-season if they wish to improve upon their recent success and enhance their future odds of winning a championship.
Francisco Rodriguez has become one of the most dominant closers in today’s MLB. He is one save shy of Bobby Thigpen’s all time single season saves record of 57 and still has three weeks to play. The Angels know how valuable he is, the fans know, and more importantly, Rodriguez himself knows it. This has often been a topic of debate, as the 27-year old K-Rod has made it known that he will be seeking a salary of roughly $15M per season, probably for 5 seasons, following this year. And with the barren market for a top flight closer, he will surely get it. Read More »
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bug Selig has cracked the whip on amateur baseball teams across the country for infringing on MLB’s trademarked team names.
First, Mr. Selig went after the Cape Cod League, specifically the Chatham “A’s,” Hyannis “Mets,” Orleans “Cardinals,” Yarmouth-Dennis “Red Sox” and others requesting that “share revenue derived from the sale of merchandise bearing their names such as the for having team names based on Major League clubs.”
Now in a similar situation, Scrooge Selig has declared war on 12-year-olds across America, sending the infringement police to Little League baseball, ordering teams to change their names or face lawsuits.
Check out Barstool Sports for the details, and the sad, sad video that shows us exactly why Bud Selig may be killing Little League Baseball.
New York Squeeze Play
The Mets lost (again). The Yankees won (again). As a result, each division race in the East got a little tighter Monday night. Just ask Philadelphia and Boston.
Red Sox Rookies Dress in Drag for Annual Ritual Plane Trip
Frank Thomas Hits 3 Home Runs Last Night
Monday Night Football Action
Donovan McNabb left to a chorus of boos. The Redskins left Philly 2-0. Washington’s Jason Campbell left an impression in his ninth NFL start, a 20-12 victory over the Eagles on Monday night.
Marc Ecko Asks the Fans to Decide Fate of Barry Bonds’ #756 Home Run Ball
Lenny Dykstra stood at a staggering 5′10 and weighed in at 167lbs at the peak of his career. A small man to some, but a leader to all. Often referred to as “Nails”, Lenny entered Major League Baseball in 1985 and joined on with the New York Mets. It was evident he would be a force to be rekoned with and wouldn’t let his small size effect his level of play. This is a tribute to Leonard Kyle Dykstra, a true American hero. Read More »
