In 1969, the New York Mets move into first place for the first time in their history (according to www.nationalpastime.com). The Amazins, with their double-header sweep of the Montreal Expos at Shea Stadium, take a game lead over the second-place Cubs. The Mets hang on to win the division and eventually defeat the heavily favored [...]
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What I am about to say might seem blasphemous, but does any Mets fan actually think Darryl Strawberry should be the General Manager of the Mets? I know he is beloved, but Strawberry made millions and is not close to broke- anyone think the could make smart choices with a budget? So the [...]
I think this is going to be a short post… but one never knows, since I feel a bit of a rant coming on. Everyone keeps referring to Randy Wolf as a less expensive option. Do they know that he is the second best pitcher on the market? I know Wolf only won 11 games [...]
Yesterday I decided to take some time exploring the backfields of Camelback Ranch. While it isn’t as quaint as Vero Beach, it really is a nice place to wander, and over time could manage to garner some of the same mystique. The backfields aren’t nearly as accessible, and the team for some reason has chosen [...]
Peter Abraham has the details of the how the deal came together, and touches on a possible deal for Jarrod Washburn, which if Cashman is to be believed is just a rumor. The deal is a steal for the Yankees, though Tabata could bounce back to being the prospect everyone thought. The deal gives the Pirates [...]
