Published: May 17, 2010
New York – When Mariano Rivera comes out of the New York Yankees bullpen and gives up a home run, in particular one that goes as a blown save the questions begin to surmount. Is the American League career saves leader bothered by an injury, or has Mr. invincible seen his last days as the [...]
Published: May 17, 2010
NEW YORK -The end may have come for Paulie Malignaggi Saturday evening at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden The 4,412 fans in attendance, many among his supporters could not help “The Magic Man” stop an invasion from Englishman Amir Khan, who easily defended his WBA super lightweight title. There may have been more [...]
Published: May 16, 2010
Ernie Harwell was one of three giants honored for a lifetime of superior work in their chosen craft at WFUV’s annual Spring Gala at Gotham Hall on Wednesday, May 5. For each of the past three years, Fordham University’s radio station WFUV, (90.7 FM), has honored three individuals during its annual fundraiser. On Wednesday, Bob [...]
Published: May 11, 2010
New York – One thing is certain about the New York Mets. They can’t drive runners, home from scoring position. Now 22 runners stranded in the last two games, 11 more Monday evening at Citi Field in a 3-2 loss to a much improved Washington Nationals team. The Nationals moved a game ahead of the [...]
Published: May 10, 2010
NEW YORK – New York Mets Manager Jerry Manuel would not admit that his starter Oliver Perez could be out of the rotation soon. But Perez, ineffective again Sunday afternoon at Citi Field, had a hard time with his location against the San Francisco Giants and admitted he has to get better. What was certain, [...]
Published: May 8, 2010
New York – New York Mets General Manager Omar Minaya needed a catcher in the off-season and tried everything to obtain the then free agent Benjie Molina. However it was Molina who wanted more than a one or two year deal and decided to stay with the San Francisco Giants When Molina stood his ground, [...]
Published: May 5, 2010
Randy Winn is an accomplished Major League baseball player. He has played in the majors for 13 seasons; he has played in more than 1,600 games; he has a lifetime batting average of .286, yet not many Yankee fans recognize him. The veteran outfielder was signed to a free agent contract by the Yankees in [...]
Published: May 5, 2010
NEW YORK - A few thoughts here about the recent controversial immigration issue in the state of Arizona that has dominated the headlines. More so, how the world of fun and games, known as sports has reacted. As a frequent visitor to the Grand Canyon state and with numerous friends affected by the law, this [...]
Published: May 5, 2010
The Yankees scored 24 runs on 34 hits to win its latest weekend series, two games to one, over the Chicago White Sox. The power hitting reminded many observers at Yankee Stadium of its many powerful clubs of the past, termed the Bronx Bombers. The new ballpark, in its second season, is looked upon as [...]
Published: May 5, 2010
The unhappy saga of Yankee hurler Javier Vazquez’s 2010 season continued on Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. In an attempt to win his first game at home this season, Vazquez hurled only three innings plus four batters, his shortest outing of the season. Eleven of the 19 batters faced by Vazquez reached base successfully. He [...]