In the latest episode of Simply Amazin’, Tim is joined by Michael Stahl, co-author of Big Sexy: In His Own Words, with former MLB — and New York Mets — pitcher, Bartolo Colon (Abrams Publishing). Michael expands on Bartolo’s journey through the majors, his time in Queens, and, of course, his Shot Heard ‘Round The World in San Diego. Be sure to check out the book,...
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Following Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred’s discouraging comments regarding the weak prospects of a 2020 season on Monday afternoon, the MLB Players’ Association struck back swiftly and strongly. Manfred, speaking on ESPN on Monday, said “The owners are 100 percent committed to getting baseball back on the field. Unfortunately, I can’t tell you that I’m 100 percent...
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Less than a week — five days, actually — since Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred declared there would “100 percent” be baseball played in 2020, the tables have turned dramatically on a potential season. Following the league’s 72-game, 70 percent prorated pay proposal last week, the MLBPA walked away from the negotiating table on Saturday, rejecting the...
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On Saturday night, the MLB Players Association summarily rejected Major League Baseball’s latest proposal for a shortened season – 72 games with 70 percent prorated pay (80 percent if the postseason is played to completion) – and vowed to walk away from the negotiating table. Union head Tony Clark’s statement to announce the players’ stance finished with a brief yet...
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In the latest episode of Simply Amazin, Tim is joined by Jacob Resnick of Metsmerized and Mets Minors to discuss the New York Mets’ incoming draft class. With only six picks in this year’s truncated draft, the Mets appear to have taken a viable, potential-laden path. The guys also tackle the latest MLB/MLBPA negotiations, as well as a potential Mets sale — again....
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