Author: Joe D

From Russia With Love: Harvey and Anne V In St. Petersburg

Matt Harvey is vacationing in Russia with his supermodel girlfriend Anne V who posted a picture of themselves on Instagram. I couldn’t help laughing a little at the picture which reminded me of the James Bond movie I mentioned in the title. In that blockbuster, Sean Connery trekked through Russia with his own supermodel girlfriend, Daniel Bianchi, as well. Looks to me like life is treating...

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Putting The Cart Before The Horse…

I don’t know about you, but I’m sick and tired of hearing that the Mets will have $30-40 million to spend this offseason… Especially when neither the owner or general manager have said anything close to that. For a fan base that is so desperate to hear those words, and a franchise that desperately wants to shed their “Team is Broke” image, don’t you think...

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Granderson Is Considering Accepting Yankees Qualifying Offer

In a surprising announcement, free agent outfielder Curtis Granderson said in a radio interview Tuesday that he is considering accepting the Yankees’ qualifying offer of $14.1 million for one year, echoing what his agent said last week. “Well, it’s definitely something you’ve got to think about and I appreciate the Yankees extending that offer to me,” Granderson...

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Twins Are Zeroing In On Righthander Bronson Arroyo

The Minnesota Twins are very interested in signing free agent righthander Bronson Arroyo. They have already called and spoken with the veteran starter according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation, but they yet to make a formal offer for Arroyo. There appears to be mutual interest from both sides in getting something done as Arroyo has a history and good relationship with Twins...

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Mets Have Interest In First Baseman Corey Hart

Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that free agent first baseman Corey Hart is drawing interest from over a dozen teams including the Mets. Hart, 31,  missed the entire 2013 season with multiple knee surgeries, but over his previous three seasons the righthanded slugger has hit .280 with an .857 OPS and has averaged 30 homers. During that span he’s produced a 9.5 bWAR and a 94 RAR. He...

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