The “Hot Stove” has officially been turned off as pitchers and catchers officially reported to the New York Yankees’ spring training facilities in Tampa, Florida.  Barring any last minute additions or trades the 2010 Yankees’ squad has been set.  Gone are Johnny Damon (free agent – unsigned), Chien-Ming Wang (not resigned – signed by Washington [...]

Hours after the New York Yankees were hit with a luxury tax of $25.69 million, the World Series Champions raised their payroll for next season over $200 million. By acquiring right hand pitcher Javier Vasquez from the Atlanta Braves and seeing outfielder Melky Cabrera go to Atlanta, the Yankees opened up their options in the [...]

FLUSHING, NY – It is Wednesday evening, a few hours before the New York Mets take the field to conclude their next to final home stand of the season against the Atlanta Braves. They have already lost their last five games to Atlanta, the last two at Citi Field, and with nine games remaining this [...]

NEW YORK – A few hours before the New York Mets took the field Gary Sheffield asked manager Jerry Manuel to take him out of the lineup. Earlier, Sheffield, the 22-year veteran met and asked GM Omar Minaya for a contract extension that was denied. Sheffield excused himself and later in the game came off [...]

FLUSHING, NY – There may still be some interest at Citi Field the next few days but it won’t be what happens on the field with the New York Mets. Saturday evening the 1969 world champion Mets team will be recognized in pre game ceremonies. Sunday afternoon. Pedro Martinez makes the start for first place [...]

Out at the Travelers Championship last weekend, I was following the threesome of Joe Durant, Boo Weekley, and Jay Williamson for a few holes.  Coming off the 9th green, I witnessed a young girl politely inquire to Weekley, “Boo, may I have your autograph?”  Weekley simply stopped and smiled–then offered, “I’ll do better than that–how ’bout an [...]