Up until the last few days, Yankees' GM Brian Cashman has often
resisted the temptation of putting Mike Piazza in pinstripes. But with
his current catching situation (and don't forget prospect Francisco
Cervelli is still out with a broken wrist) and the very aggressive Reds
trying to sign Piazza to a contract, Cashman and his advisors -- we're
told by a team insider -- are meeting to discuss whether a Piazza move
is the right way "to address the current situation."
If young arms are going to be the future of the next New York Yankees'
dynasty, then it's time – or it soon will be – to accelerate their
responsibility.
In 1984, new Mets' manager Davey Johnson, emboldened by his team's 12-9
start, and tired of watching Mike Torrez, Craig Swan and Dick Tidrow
get hammered relentlessly, convinced then-GM Frank Cashen to cut the
three veterans.
More than a hundred seasons ago, the New York Yankees were born. To see the international recognition of the franchise’s storied name today, it is hard to imagine how humble the origins were. Like the majesty of Yankee Stadium vs. the wood and nails of Hilltop Park, it has been, like New York City itself, a remarkable hundred years of growth.
While the pros are just now getting into the swing of things, Gotham's College ballplayers are getting into mid-season form, as jut about everyone is getting into their conference play - and rivalries.
This week's action was a true "Beast of the Week" emerge out on Long Island, and a team out in New Jersey win every day it played...
Friends, after looking at the early returns from the Gotham 2008 election, both online and from the crowds that fill Mickey Mantle's Restaurant and other live venues Gotham Baseball Magazine's editorial staff has broadcast from these past several days, it has become painfully clear to me that this publisher's creation, the "Vintage Cover" is not going to be your selection for the latest cover design of Gotham Baseball Magazine.
It's fitting that the last Opening Day at Shea Stadium should honor
Bill Shea, the man most responsible for the very existence of the New
York Mets. For without his tireless – and creative – efforts, New York
would still be a one-team town. Shea, with the help of Branch Rickey and his “Continental League”,
rope-a-doped the National and American Leagues just enough to get them
to grant Gotham an expansion franchise for the 1962 season. That
gratitude was repaid by then-NYC Mayor Robert Wagner, who made sure the
new cutting edge stadium was named in honor of the Manhattan-born
attorney.
Up until the last few days, Yankees' GM Brian Cashman has often
resisted the temptation of putting Mike Piazza in pinstripes. But with
his current catching situation (and don't forget prospect Francisco
Cervelli is still out with a broken wrist) and the very aggressive Reds
trying to sign Piazza to a contract, Cashman and his advisors -- we're
told by a team insider -- are meeting to discuss whether a Piazza move
is the right way "to address the current situation."
If young arms are going to be the future of the next New York Yankees'
dynasty, then it's time – or it soon will be – to accelerate their
responsibility. 
More than a hundred seasons ago, the New York Yankees were born. To see the international recognition of the franchise’s storied name today, it is hard to imagine how humble the origins were. Like the majesty of Yankee Stadium vs. the wood and nails of Hilltop Park, it has been, like New York City itself, a remarkable hundred years of growth.
Friends, after looking at the early returns from the Gotham 2008 election, both online and from the crowds that fill Mickey Mantle's Restaurant and other live venues Gotham Baseball Magazine's editorial staff has broadcast from these past several days, it has become painfully clear to me that this publisher's creation, the "Vintage Cover" is not going to be your selection for the latest cover design of Gotham Baseball Magazine.
It's fitting that the last Opening Day at Shea Stadium should honor
Bill Shea, the man most responsible for the very existence of the New
York Mets. For without his tireless – and creative – efforts, New York
would still be a one-team town. Shea, with the help of Branch Rickey and his “Continental League”,
rope-a-doped the National and American Leagues just enough to get them
to grant Gotham an expansion franchise for the 1962 season. That
gratitude was repaid by then-NYC Mayor Robert Wagner, who made sure the
new cutting edge stadium was named in honor of the Manhattan-born
attorney.
