An afternoon social coffee with … guess who?

I’m sure it’s no surprise to any intelligent follower of baseball on Planet Earth, but the Yankee player that fans most love to hate …  Will retire after next season when his current contract runs out. So, does A-Rod have chances at more milestones? Let’s look at his career on B-Ref. He’s 28 HRs behind…… Continue reading An afternoon social coffee with … guess who?

Spring Training 2016 Part 3: Yankees v. Phillies, Glutton for Punishment

I thought I was done with my little Spring Training tour for now, but I woke up Sunday feeling malaise that it would be a day without baseball in person. Kevin S. to the rescue! He helpfully reminded me that the Yankees would be playing the Phillies but a stone’s throw from me at Brighthouse Field. Bah,…… Continue reading Spring Training 2016 Part 3: Yankees v. Phillies, Glutton for Punishment

Bryce Harper to Cost Yankees $400-500M in 2018

According to this article which appears on NJ.com, Bryce Harper was on the radio on Friday in DC. When the 23-year-old was asked about his looming free agency in 2018, and that he could be the first player to command over $400 million dollar,  he responded: “Yeah, I mean I don’t really think about that stuff,” Harper…… Continue reading Bryce Harper to Cost Yankees $400-500M in 2018

Reds Trade Chapman To Yankees

Despite being embroiled in the middle of some incredibly serious domestic violence allegations, the Yankees traded for fireballer Aroldis Chapman.  Chapman was dealt in exchange for four relatively middle of the pack minor leaguers.  In exchange for Chapman the Reds will be receiving 22 year old right hander Rookie Davis, third baseman Eric Jagielo, second…… Continue reading Reds Trade Chapman To Yankees