Category: Analysis
Is the Yankees interest in Josh Hader overkill or a case of why the hell not
On the surface, the Yankees reported interest in Josh Hader appears to be overkill. But is this a different year and a time when all…
Yankees: How is it that Brian Cashman always makes perfect sense
Yankees GM Brian Cashman is a great explainer. He believes most of us are wrong when we label the team as “cheap” (before Cole). And…
Mets in transition doing what they can and hoping for the best
Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen did what he believed he could at the Winter Meetings, bringing home two starting pitchers with one hand tied behind…
Yankees: The United States of Baseball – Don’t mess with the gentle giant.
The Yankees reminded everyone they are the United States of baseball. Curiously, even with unmatched resources, their power is only sparingly unleashed… At times, the…
Yankees: Sorry, we’re closed for the season. The Taxman waits for his cut.
The Yankees, with the signing of Brett Gardner, will close the books on payroll additions for the 2020 season. With the Taxman looming, they’ve done enough……
Mets: Why wouldn’t they think of taking a flyer on Matt Harvey?
While the Mets continue to spin their tires, what is the problem with taking a highly motivated Matt Harvey on a flyer to rejoin the…
Yankees: Uh-oh, they’ve dug themselves a hole, there are no excuses now
Yankees GM Brian Cashman has done his part, and Hal Steinbrenner is signing the check. Now, it’s all on the 25 players in the clubhouse…
Yankees: The Strasburg earthquake changes everything. What will be the cost of Cole?
The Yankees, openly pursuing Gerrit Cole, have to be stunned by the contract awarded to Stephen Strasburg. What will be the final cost of Cole?…
Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all holes, or games, are created equal.