Joe McDonald

A Great Trade For The Rangers

Feb 2nd, 2010 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, New York Rangers, Top Story

The waiting is over!
Finally after a day of waiting, Olli Jokinen and Brandon Prust are Rangers, while the team bids goodbuy to Ales Kotalik and Christopher Higgins.
No matter how Jokinen meshes with Marian Gaborik, this is simply a good trade for the Rangers. They gave up nothing, while getting the cap flexibility for next season [...]



One Down, Three To Go For Roger

Jan 31st, 2010 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, Tennis, Top Story

Last year, some wondered what happened to Roger Federer, especially after he dropped the Australian Open to Rafael Nadal.
This year, though, there’s no doubt the master is on track.
“It’s not something I’ve ever put in my mind that this is something I want to achieve,” Federer said after defeating Andy Murray in straight sets, 6-3 [...]



A New York Classic In 2011

Jan 1st, 2010 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, New York Rangers, Top Story

After another successful Winter Classic, with the Bruins 2-1 overtime win over the Flyers, hockey fans are yearning for more. The outdoor game has proven to be a successful showcase for the sport, showing the nation why so many fans love the game, while converting a few new backers along the way.
Yet, after Classics in [...]



The Rangers Owe The Fans A Refund

Dec 30th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, New York Rangers, Top Story

NEW YORK – The way the Rangers mailed in their 6-0 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, they owe all 18,200 fans a refund.
Take it out of each of their paychecks because a game like this is just unacceptable.
Sure, after the game, each Ranger was saying how their play was a disgrace, but the loyal Garden [...]



Bay’s Certainly A Hit, But What’s The Pitch?

Dec 30th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, New York Mets, Top Story

So the Bay-watch is now over and Jason Bay is on his way to the big ballyard next to Flushing Bay.
You have to give the Mets credit here. A reportedly four-year, $66 million deal give the Mets their left fielder for the next four seasons, while adding a big bat in the idle of the [...]



Time to Cancel Bay-Watch and Make a Decision

Dec 23rd, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, New York Mets, Top Story

To sum up every Met fan’s thoughts: “What are you waiting for?”
We are on the verge of entering the second week of Bay-watch with Jason Bay still holding out for a fifth year, while catcher Bengie Molina looking for a third guaranteed season.
Do they deserve it? With Bay, maybe, but Molina, no way – two [...]



At Least For One Night The Rangers Responded

Dec 18th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, New York Rangers, Top Story

UNIONDALE, NY – Last night’s game was not Glen Sather’s swan song. No, he’s not going anywhere and at times you have to think the Pope has less job security.
Last night’s game against the Islanders was a call to arms for the Rangers. Are they are a team or are they just a collection of [...]



So Far, Tortorella Has Been a Failure

Dec 13th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, New York Rangers, Top Story

NEW YORK – Simple fact: Since the lockout, the Ranger were never under .500 this far into the season under Tom Renney.
Yet, in less than a year into the John Tortorella regime, the Rangers stand at 14-15-2.
Say what you want about the Rangers abrasive coach, but the fact is that record is not getting the [...]



The Race Is Wide Open In Indianapolis

Dec 8th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, New York Mets, Top Story

Last year out in Sin City, the Mets knew what they wanted and in old Las Vegas style, they lined up the closers like a cattle call for showgirls.
But this year is different, with so many holes to fill, so the Mets, the field is wide open for the Amazin’s in Indianapolis, just like the [...]



Backman Hiring Rights a Baseball Wrong

Nov 18th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, New York Mets, Top Story

BROOKLYN, NY – As Wally Backman stood at the podium at the Brooklyn Baseball Gallery at KeySpan Park, you have to wonder what could have been.
If Backman was never fired by the Arizona Diamondback and ultimately blackballed throughout affiliated baseball, would he have become one of the better managers in baseball or would he have [...]



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