“The only place he’s going is to Cooperstown,” New York Yankees scout Dick Groch told his high-ups and convinced them to draft Derek Jeter with the sixth overall pick in the 1992 MLB Draft. Now, that’s a call. It took a series of steps (or missteps) by the Houston Astros and the Cincinnati Reds for … Continue reading Lessons of Derek Jeter’s hall of fame career
“Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good, too.” Yogi Berra
Baseball season is a week old. I am already overcome by the all familiar emotions that come with winning, losing, home runs and blown saves. And I already miss 2017. Last year, my beloved New York Yankees were in the middle of a rebuild. But miracle of youth, some magic and lot of luck saw them knocking on the door of World Series. The joy of 2017 was something I had not felt since the first year 1992: when I became a baseball fan. This year we have GoneCarlo. Our young-uns are certified rock stars. We are the evil empire again. Continue reading “Why we love the underdogs”
Friday was the last day of Alex Rodriguez as a New York Yankee! He was released from the team but was given a ceremonial send off, which had a lot less pomp-and-show than the send off for Derek Jeter. Still, it was a send off worthy of a 13-year Yankee, not perfect but not without … Continue reading Baby Bombers & the A-Rod Weekend
A new season is upon us. And from the looks of it, this is going to be a fantastic season, thanks to a whole lot of new energy being shown by small market teams. Washington Nationals are the team to beat. Some are excited about Kansas City Royals. Tampa Bay Rays are always exciting. And Oakland … Continue reading 2013 will test NY Yankees & their fans
“Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing, Breathing first, winning next.” late George “The Boss” Steinbrenner who passed away today after a massive heart attack. I couldn’t but notice that even after he died he dominates the baseball headlines. Today is the annual All Star Baseball Game in Anaheim, Calif. Not … Continue reading Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner Is Dead
Despite his flaws, Jason Giambi remains one of my favorite players – he did great as an Athletic, and he showed up to deliver every year as a Yankee. While he didn’t admit to steroids, he didn’t run from the charges either. He is back in Oakland now. Cool – I will go back to … Continue reading
