I know I don’t normally blog on Saturdays, but felt compelled to today. I’m sure many of you have read Carlos Beltrans’ comments upon arrival at Mets camp today. For those of you that haven’t, here’s a refresher… "To Jimmy Rollins: We are the team to beat." When I first read those words I was stunned. Was I on the right team website? Did...
Read MoreFinally, amid all of the turmoil with steroids, HGH, the Mitchell report and everything else, baseball is being played. I realize that it’s only spring training and full squad workouts do not begin for a few more days, but it’s still baseball. When I read yesterday that Johan Santana had already reported to Mets camp and was throwing I could not help but get excited. Not just because...
Read MoreDavid Wright recently said that he believes the Phillies are still the team to beat <cue Jimmy Rollins>. "Philadelphia took care of us last year," he said, "They took care of business in the division. Going into this year, we have to take control again in the NL East."While I love David, I’m going to amend this quote: We need to take control against the...
Read MoreIt has been a pretty good week for New York sports. First the Giants knock off the Patriots and win the Super Bowl, then Mets fans off season dreams became a reality with the introduction of Johan Santana. Forgive my childlike enthusiasm, but off season press conferences are kind of like Christmas morning…except they don’t come every year. I love how media and fans alike get all...
Read MoreWell, happy almost end of the week to everybody! Once again, an uneventful week in the world of major league baseball. I don’t know about everyone else, but I’m getting pretty sick of hearing about who the front runner for Johan Santana is. I think SI.com has an article at least 3 times a week about it. I just want to tell the Twins to make up their minds...
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