Yankees Gerrit Cole: "I'm ready." (Newsday)
Posted in Analysis Yankees 2021

Yankees: T-Minus Ten And Counting – So Far, So Good…But…

The Yankees say their prayers at night, hoping to escape from Spring Training with no serious injuries. So far, so good, but still – questions……

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Yankees Target - Trevor Story Shortstop (denverpost.com)
Posted in Analysis Gleyber Torres Yankees 2021

Are The Yankees Really In Pursuit Of Trevor Story – If Not They Should Be

The Yankees’ shortstop position remains tenuous given the “potential” of developing Gleyber Torres. But why not take the bird in the bush…? Yankees fans will…

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Mets Extensions? Conforto and Lindor (NY Post)
Posted in Analysis Mets 2021 Mets Extensions Michael Conforto

Mets Extensions: On Why Conforto Is A Better Priority Bet Than Lindor

Mets extensions for Michael Conforto and Francisco Lindor are reportedly underway. But overall, team strategy says get Mike, wait on Frankie. Mets contract extensions for…

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Carlos Carrasco: Mets Sore-Armed 2021 Starter (Alejandra Villa Loarco)
Posted in Analysis MLB 2021

Mets: Carrasco’s New Injury Cuts Deep Into The Depth Of Their Rotation

Suddenly, the Mets go from the security of using a six-man rotation to a need to fill two spots. Injuries trump everything in this game……

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Six -Man Rotation: Why Not?
Posted in Analysis six-man rotation

A Six-Man Rotation: A Winning Strategy For The Mets And Yankees

The six-man rotation has been tried in baseball, but it’s never been committed to full-time. For the Mets and Yankees, it can be a win,…

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Reader Comments - Reflections On Baseball
Posted in Analysis Reader Comments - Reflections On Baseball

Readers Comments Page – Reflections On Baseball

This page reflects readers’ comments and thoughts as they pertain to articles appearing on my blog – Reflections On Baseball. When readers have something to…

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MLB Casual Fan - Where Are You?
Posted in Analysis MLB 2021 Rules MLB Editorial MLB History

On Why MLB Is And Hopefully Remains So Wonderfully Boring

MLB is boring. There’s not enough action, it’s too tedious to watch. I’d rather go fishing. MLB doesn’t get it about their fans, do they?…

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MLB Rule Changes For The Sake Of Change
Posted in Analysis MLB 2021 Rules MLB Editorial

MLB: How Change For The Sake Of Change Becomes A Baseball Liability

MLB can’t seem to print rule changes fast enough these days. But at what point does change for the sake of change become a threat…

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