The debate about analytics vs. old school baseball has caused me the rethink some of the things in “FM, the Rise and Fall of Rock Radio”, or at least understand the other side a little better. The old WNEW-FM jocks,(Scottso, Alison, Fornatale, Elsas, me,...
Todd Frazier may not be the greatest third baseman in baseball. He strikes out a lot, hits for a low batting average. Walks frequently, (at least last season) and is good defensively. We heard about his clubhouse presence and some pooh poohed it, suggesting the...
Now that the World Series is over, after a minute to take a breath, the Hot Stove Season begins. For the Yankees, Tanaka has three days to opt out of his deal. I think he won’t. If he does, the Yanks have their first big decision to make, if they haven’t...
As expected the reasons that Joe Girardi was not retained by the Yankees have come filtering in. Too intense, says a former player. Not in tune with modern sabremetrics. Too old to relate to younger players. Not media friendly. Friction with Cashman. I would reject...
The Yankees fired Joe Girardi today. Couch it in nicer language if you will, but the fact remains, Joe is out and not of his own choosing. In the next few days, I’m sure stories will be leaked about friction between him and the front office. Unsympathetic media...
The Yankees had two opportunities on the road. The prize — a dream World Series against the Dodgers. They fell short. Close but no cigar. What can they do to make sure it doesn’t happen to them again next season? Almost nothing. Thee first order of...
