Posts Tagged ‘ Era ’

Stadium Finale A Giant Disappointment

Dec 28th, 2009 | By Jon Wagner | Category: New York Giants, Top Story

Despite the New York Giants’ inconsistent play this season, there couldn’t have been many who would have envisioned an end like this.
A loss?
Sure, definitely possible.
But, a game with as much meaning for the Giants as Sunday’s contest with the Carolina Panthers, essentially lost by halftime?
Almost unfathomable.
Had the Giants followed the expected script, they would have [...]



Redding Has Been A Disappointment No Matter How You Cut It

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

FLUSHING, NY – Tim Redding pitched like a man who wanted to come back to the Mets next season. His five inning, one hit performance in the Mets eventual 4-1 loss to the Phillies was everything New York could ask for after they released Livan Hernandez on Thursday.
But Redding is a realist and knows returning [...]



A-Rod Admits to Using Steroids in 2001-03

Feb 9th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: New York Yankees, Top Story

Just a little while ago, Alex Rodriguez came out and confirmed Sports Illustrated report that he tested positive for steroids back in 2003.
Speaking to ESPN’s Peter Gammons from his home in Miami, A-Rod said called himself “young and stupid” and admitted he used from 2001-03.
“When I arrived in Texas in 2001, I felt an enormous [...]



It’s Official: K-Rod is a Met

Dec 10th, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: New York Mets

LAS VEGAS – A little while ago, Omar Minaya officially announced what everyone at the Bellagio knew for the last 36 hours: Francisco Rodriguez is now a Met.
“We have come to completed terms in filling our No. 1 need in signing Francisco Rodriguez to a three year contract with the New York Mets,” Minaya said. [...]