With a slow news day going on, I thought I would just post a few connections to some interesting blogs around the league.  First, to get to the Joe Torre book, is an interesting post by Tyler Kepner where he discusses how Joe Torre used to remind Cashman that numbers don’t tell the whole story, that [...]

Think you sitting in the stands don’t have the power to change what is happening on the field?  I often yell at those around me at Shea (particularly this season) to try to get them into the game.  I haven’t taken off my shirt… not sure the affect that would have but, Rick Melanson is [...]

Last night was my final game at Shea Stadium. I know, they could still make the playoffs, and then I will be back, but in my heart it was the last game. It was the last time I will sit in section 2 of the mezzanine, with the characters I have come to expect.  Fred [...]

Returned to Shea stadium last night, and what a difference a month makes, and a few notches in a pennant race.  The place was jumping with a lot of excitement over the Oswalt vs. Santana game, as well as over the Mets recent surge in the standings.  Ryan Church returned last night and that created [...]

Today’s trivia question should read— which current major league player named his child after Shea stadium?  Perhaps that will help someone answer correctly!