Posted under mlb
This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on May 8, 2012
Nats GM Rizzo penalized by MLB for Hamels remarks (The Associated Press)
NEW YORK (AP) Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo has been penalized by Major League Baseball following his remarks about Philadelphia pitcher Cole Hamels.
National League notebook — Monday, May 7, 2012 (The SportsXchange)
Arizona: CF Chris Young (shoulder ligament) took 50 swings in the batting cage and threw 120 feet, working out with teammates at Chase Field for the first time since April 26. "A few days ago, I didn't know I'd be able to do all that," he said. "But you get around teammates and your coaches, it motivates you in the right way. You get the GM (Kevin Towers) behind you when you are taking batting practice, it kind of fires you up." The D-backs expect Young to go on a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend. ... ...
Posted under mlb
This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on May 7, 2012
Atlanta Braves Continue to Falter With Another Loss Against Astros: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
After having a quiet offseason for the most part, GM Frank Wren made some questionable moves over the past couple of weeks, bringing in both pitching (Livan Hernandez, Chad Durbin) and hitting (Juan Francisco) to hopefully shore up the team heading into opening day. If the April 9 game against the Houston Astros was any indication, perhaps Wren should have kept it quiet.
Posted under mlb
This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on April 10, 2012
Mets GM Sandy Alderson uses Twitter to poke fun at Fred Wilpon’s ruinous ownership of franchise (Yahoo! Sports)
The Mets are a laughingstock, a fact not lost on the team's general manager as me makes his way to spring training.
Posted under mlb
This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on February 13, 2012
Mets GM Sandy Alderson uses Twitter to poke fun at Fred Wilpon’s ruinous ownership of franchise (Yahoo! Sports)
The Mets are a laughingstock, a fact not lost on the team's general manager as me makes his way to spring training.
Posted under mlb
This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on February 13, 2012
A’s GM Beane proud of the ‘Moneyball’ legacy (AP)
Billy Beane's influence on using baseball statistics and economics in building a team has stretched from the diamond to the silver screen. He may even help Brad Pitt win an Oscar before he leads the Oakland Athletics to a World Series championship. For Beane, though, the "Moneyball" idea of building winners means more than an association with the A's and A-list stars.
Posted under mlb
This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on February 10, 2012
A’s GM Beane proud of the ‘Moneyball’ legacy (AP)
Billy Beane's influence on using baseball statistics and economics in building a team has stretched from the diamond to the silver screen. He may even help Brad Pitt win an Oscar before he leads the Oakland Athletics to a World Series championship. For Beane, though, the "Moneyball" idea of building winners means more than an association with the A's and A-list stars.
Posted under mlb
This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on February 10, 2012
Finally, Fernando is Freed…Mets’ Martinez Released: A Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
In a previous New York Met era, the reaction to Fernando Martinez's release might have been different. Martinez, the product of ex-GM Omar Minaya's unrealistic expectation of the deep pool of available talent in the Dominican Republic and other Central American locations,...
Posted under mlb
This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on January 10, 2012
Mets going after Jose Reyes again (Yahoo! Sports)
Baseball's winter meetings, which tend to include lots of player signings and rumors alike, kick off on Monday in Dallas. One name that will be coming up is that of free agent shortstop Jose Reyes. New York Mets GM Sandy … Continue reading ?
Posted under mlb
This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on December 2, 2011
Bobby Valentine, clubhouse enforcer? Maybe not so much (Yahoo! Sports)
Bobby Valentine is the new manager of the Boston Red Sox, as team president Larry Lucchino reportedly pulled rank over new GM Ben Cherington to bring in someone with major-league experience in the dugout. Why the emphasis on experience? A … Continue reading ?
Posted under mlb
This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on November 30, 2011
