new york post Stories - Amazin' Avenue
Dumb Imitates Life
We've already reached the silly stage in the Jose Reyes Offseason Sweepstakes, where the shortstop's every move is interpreted much the same way May Day Parade formations once were by Kremlinologists. The Mets front office is quiet. Reyes' camp is quiet. We know of many teams rumored to be...
Tatis Re-signs With Mets
Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that Fernando Tatis and the Mets have agreed on a one-year contract. The deal will reportedly pay Tatis less than the $1.7 million he earned in 2009, but he could approach that figure if he reaches incentives. Carlos Delgado will not be back. This is a solid,...
Link Chowder 1/22
Serving up the best links of the week from all across the newfangled interwebs NHL apologizes to the Bruins for the blown call at the end of the Columbus game [CSNNE.com] Man, Russia is killing us in the hockey brawl cold war...even the kids can throw down [Puck Daddy] A fight I wish ended in a...
New York Post Mets Back Pages Of The 2000s
Thanks to headlines like "Headless Body In Topless Bar" and "Axis Of Weasel", New York Post front and back pages are a cultural staple. The job of Post headline writer might be one of the most coveted in the city. I wonder if there is a celebration in the newsroom when players with names...
NY Post: NHL Senior VP Campbell "removes himself from anything Panthers"
Gregory (center, with skates designed by Chuck Noland) and dad Colin. Ironically, coach Peter DeBoer's in da house somewhere. <!-- BEGIN WIDGET --> Gregory Campbell #11 / Center / Florida Panthers Height: 6-0 Weight: 194 Born: Dec 17, 1983 <!-- END WIDGET...
Carlos Beltran Underappreciated By The Media, Part 879
Over at The Baseball Analysts, Patrick Sullivan and Rich Lederer invited Kevin Kernan of the New York Post to take part in an NL East preview. Player projections are presented, plus commentary and predictions from the three participants. Sullivan and Lederer provide some worthwhile objective...
Pressure mounting on Sundin to make a decision
From the Ottawa Sun: A league executive told the paper: "We just want him to make a decision because he's holding up the business of the league right now. There are teams that want to make deals, but they can't do anything until they find out where Sundin is going to go." "I'd just like him to do...
The "Nameless Goalie" Rule And A Comment On Diving
I've got a lot to write about today, so bear with me.The Nameless Goalie RuleI know it's confusing a few people, so I'll try to clarify this blog's rule on mentioning the Avalanche goalie's name during game threads.The purpose of this rule is to avoid jinxing the goalie, which is real and happens...
Fantasy Game Of The Night: New York Mets at New York Yankees
I tried all weekend to avoid the Mets/Yankees games, but Yankees' manager Joe Girardi forced my hand. In this morning's New York Post, Girardi forgot what a maelstorm the press can create. He said Joba could remain in the Yankees' pen all season. When Girardi was asked about the fact Cashman...












