If you didn't get a little choked up watching the pre-game ceremonies
for this year's All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium, there something's
seriously wrong with you. Every once in a while, Major League Baseball does something so special,
it makes you forget things like the “Turn Ahead The Clock” debacle.
From the player introductions (though the absences of NY-area icons Tom
Seaver and Sandy Koufax were glaring), to the emotional entrance of
George Steinbrenner, it was a memorable spectacle. The interaction of
the once-feared, now-beloved “Boss” and his players – past and present
– were extremely touching.
Sure, the Rumor Mill's been quiet of late. But that's because the Mets
and Yankees are not really involved (at least not yet) in any of the
sexy names that are being bandied about recently. Jason Bay? Many baseball officials we spoke with think he's going to
the Rays, and if the Pirates make the deal they really want, that may
be the only deal they make.
Baseball writer Will Carroll from Baseball Prospectus is as on top of the current trade market as anyone, which is why we recently asked him to appear on Gotham Sports Radio's "Live From Mickey Mantle's" program. During his conversation with us, he gave a us a excellent breakdown of the two Gotham area's clubs chances to land a impact player by July 31.
(Editor's Note) Mets Today's Joe Janish, a frequent contributor to Gotham Baseball and "Live From Mickey Mantle's", had an excellent piece on his blog today, and I'ke like to share it with you. - MH
During the ninth inning of last night’s game against the Phillies, Carlos Beltran made a throw to third base in attempt to nail Eric Bruntlett going from first to third on a single by Pedro Feliz. The ball got away from third baseman David Wright, allowing Bruntlett to score and Feliz to take second base.
If you didn't get a little choked up watching the pre-game ceremonies
for this year's All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium, there something's
seriously wrong with you. Every once in a while, Major League Baseball does something so special,
it makes you forget things like the “Turn Ahead The Clock” debacle.
From the player introductions (though the absences of NY-area icons Tom
Seaver and Sandy Koufax were glaring), to the emotional entrance of
George Steinbrenner, it was a memorable spectacle. The interaction of
the once-feared, now-beloved “Boss” and his players – past and present
– were extremely touching.
Sure, the Rumor Mill's been quiet of late. But that's because the Mets
and Yankees are not really involved (at least not yet) in any of the
sexy names that are being bandied about recently. Jason Bay? Many baseball officials we spoke with think he's going to
the Rays, and if the Pirates make the deal they really want, that may
be the only deal they make. 
Baseball writer Will Carroll from Baseball Prospectus is as on top of the current trade market as anyone, which is why we recently asked him to appear on Gotham Sports Radio's "Live From Mickey Mantle's" program. During his conversation with us, he gave a us a excellent breakdown of the two Gotham area's clubs chances to land a impact player by July 31.
(Editor's Note) Mets Today's Joe Janish, a frequent contributor to Gotham Baseball and "Live From Mickey Mantle's", had an excellent piece on his blog today, and I'ke like to share it with you. - MH