After a nearly two-month search, the Mets are poised to name Terry Collins as their next manager, according to several media reports. The hiring of Collins, who served as Mets’ minor league coordinator in 2010, really shouldn’t come as a surprise considering his recent connection to both the organization and new vice president of player development and […]
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Mets Turn to Collins for Shake Up; Fiery Manager Almost Made Debut in the Bronx 20 Years Ago
Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, Mets, Rumors, Yankee History, Yankees, tagged Terry Collins on November 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Expanded Playoffs Could Be a Battle Worth Losing for “Purists”
Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, MLB, Yankees, tagged Bud Selig, Playoffs on November 19, 2010 | 6 Comments »
The word out of the General Managers meetings in Orlando is the plan to expand the major league baseball playoffs to 10 teams is moving full speed ahead. According to numerous reports, Commissioner Bud Selig, who has been pushing the proposal with a heavy hand, intends to finalize a recommendation after convening his special committee at the winter […]
Yanks’ Targeted Price Increases a Fair Response to the Market
Posted in Baseball, Business and Finance, MLB, Yankees on November 16, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Not surprisingly, the Yankees’ decision to raise select ticket prices wasn’t a warmly received announcement, but a careful examination of the increases reveals very little impact to the average fan. Announced 2011 Season Plan Price Changes Source: Yankees.com As illustrated in the chart above, the season ticket price of the bleachers is absorbing the highest […]
Leading by Example: Picking an All-Time Team of All Star Managers
Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, Hall of Fame, MLB, Yankee History, Yankees, tagged Cubs, Phillies, Ryan Sandberg on November 15, 2010 | 2 Comments »
After losing out to Mike Quade in his bid to become manager of the Chicago Cubs, Hall of Famer and team icon Ryne Sandberg has left the organization to pursue a managerial opportunity with the Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Sandberg’s transfer is an ironic kind of homecoming. In one of the worst deals […]
Free Agent Reflections: A Look Back at the Yankees Decision to Not Sign Carlos Beltran
Posted in Baseball, Mets, MLB, Trades, Yankees, tagged Carlos Beltran on November 12, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Carlos Beltran recently stated that he would like to finish his career with the New York Mets, but also suggested that he would accept a trade before his current seven year, $119 million dollar deal expires at the end of next season. Where has the time gone? It seems like just yesterday that Beltran, fresh off […]
Hot Stove Blueprint #3: Filling a Hole in the Backstop
Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Rumors, Trades, Yankees on November 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Brian Cashman is on his way to Arkansas to meet with Cliff Lee, so he may need a little reading material on the plane. What better time for the third installment of our blueprint series? The first two proposals (click here and here) dealt with bigger names like Carlos Zambrano, Colby Rasmus and Matt Kempt, […]
Yanks Strike Gold; Tie Franchise Record With Three Gold Glovers
Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, MLB, Yankee History, Yankees, tagged Cano, Gold Glove, Jeter, Teixeira on November 9, 2010 | 1 Comment »
The 2010 American League Gold Glove awards were announced today and a record three Yankees took home the hardware. Although not the trophy they were hoping to possess, Mark Teixeira and Derek Jeter both added another Gold Glove to their mantle, while Robinson Cano earned the honor for the first time. Although the selection of Cano […]