There is little debate when talking about the greatest offensive catcher of all-time, which we know is Mike Piazza. One thing we can debate (at least as Mets fans), however, is which season was Piazza’s best while in Queens. From 1998-2002, Piazza averaged just shy of 36 home runs and was the driving force in the middle of a Mets’ lineup which saw two deep playoff runs in 1999 and...
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As first reported by JJ Cooper of Baseball America, it is believed that, “When MLB and MiLB negotiators convene on a teleconference on Wednesday, multiple sources with knowledge of the negotiations say that MiLB will indicate that they agree to 120 affiliated teams in a new PBA.” The part of the minor leagues which will take worst hit, will be the over 40 short season and...
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I recently spoke with former St. John’s stand-out and current Tampa Bay Rays’ prospect Joe LaSorsa about his time in pro ball and the state of minor leagues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. LaSorsa is a native of Westchester County, playing his high school ball for the Iona Prep Gaels in New Rochelle. He would then move on to pitch at St. John’s University, where...
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On Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com spoke with reigning two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom about how he’s been preparing during the hiatus, and what the lost time might mean for his remaining career. deGrom turns 32 this June, and is coming off of arguably two of the greatest pitching seasons in recent memory. When you consider that he was a relatively late-bloomer (at 26 years...
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The other day I spent some time speaking with the host of WFAN’s ‘JJ After Dark’, John Jastremski. I was able to get to know JJ while working together at SNY, so I reached out to him to get his perspective on what it’s been like as a broadcaster during this sports hiatus. As I’m sure most of you are also WFAN listeners, then you know that the station is still...
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