I can safely assume you’re thinking “The best ever…at what…?”  Certainly, Carlos Beltran in his prime was a great player and is probably headed for Cooperstown in a few years (well, until recent events put that somewhat up in the air).  So what is he the best ever at? I recall a game played at … Continue reading Carlos Beltran: The best ever

During Black History Month and every April 15th, we honor and are reminded of the impact that Jackie Robinson had on not just the small potatoes of baseball, but of American society.  He is without question one of the three most influential people in baseball history (to me, you can put Jackie, Babe Ruth and … Continue reading Jackie Robinson: Better than you think

Quite often I find myself doing research or reading and I stumble upon unrelated information, but that unrelated information makes me stop and think “Whoa – wait – that can’t be right.  Can it…?” This isn’t the blog where I’m going to explain to you that some of the best players who ever walked on … Continue reading Satchel Paige: Better than you think

“(Cano and his agents) had certain numbers in their mind,” recalled Yankees GM Brian Cashman.  “It was not a number we were even going to approach.  They got it, and it crippled the Mariners.” (From a recent interview with Alex Speier.) A few things came to mind when I read the above quote.  For starters, … Continue reading Cashman thinks you’re dumb

I’ve been fortunate enough to receive many great pieces of advice over the years but one of the best that’s always resonated with me is this: If you’re looking to root for a pro sports team that is devoid of scumbags you’re going to be looking for a long time.  I always try to remember … Continue reading An Important Distinction

The other day the Yankees announced the hiring of Eric Cressey to oversee their strength and conditioning programs. For those of you who follow my blog and social media pages who don’t know me personally, my educational background is in biomechanics and I’ve been in the exercise and training industry in one way or another … Continue reading Awesome hire, NYY

Sorry, I've been busy with the Holidays so I'm just getting around to this: Last week the Yankees acquired Cristian Perez for Chance Adams.  Here's what you need to know about Perez: In four seasons in the minors - two in rookie ball, two in A ball - he's never shown an ability to do...well, … Continue reading The newest Yankee:

If I had the time, I could write a few thousand words on this subject, but I promise to keep it as succinct as possible: With MLB player free agent signing season in full swing, management of MLB teams have publicly announced their budgetary concerns, what they can afford, luxury tax issues, etc. as a … Continue reading Do you shill for your local oligarch? Stop.

Today in 1984, the Yankees sent Jay Howell, Jose Rijo, Stan Javier, Tim Birtsas and Eric Plunk to Oakland and they received Rickey Henderson in return (and some guy named Bert Bradley).  Rickey went on to be the best player on a loaded Yankee team (yes - better than Mattingly and Winfield) and depending on … Continue reading Not a bad trade – today in NYY history

A few thoughts and points of clarification before I give you what you’ve been waiting for: If you think players who used or were suspected of using PEDs should not be in the Hall of Fame based on that alone, you really haven’t thought this one through.  It’s OK, it doesn’t make you a bad … Continue reading 2020 HOF ballot