Join me live tonight as I am joined by NYBD contributors to discuss the Mets hiring of Sandy Alderson and the upcoming managerial search. Hear our reaction to Friday’s press conference at Citi Field, some of the potential names that might join the front office, and who we believe are the top choices to manage [...]

There has been talk that Paul DePodesta and J.P. Ricciardi are under consideration to join Sandy Alderson’s management team. Although I don’t believe either should be running a ballclub, each might bring much needed skill sets to the organization. To be fair to DePodesta, he is often characterized by his “miracle computer” in the book [...]

Anyone who knows me understands two things: First, I am very stubborn in trying to prove my point, sometimes going to great length. Perhaps it’s ego, but more likely the rush of competition, any competition, brings that out in me. Second, when I believe I am wrong, I have no problem setting the record straight [...]

NYBD Reader Darrell made an interesting comment last night. One that I figured would be worth discussing: In the winter of 1967/68, the club was also seeking a mgr following another disappointing season. They chose a former Met who was a beloved Brooklyn Dodger, Who was the mgr of the Washington Senators, Gil Hodges. They [...]

Back in the eighties the Celtics rode the greatness of Larry Bird, Robert Parish, and Kevin McHale probably a year too long. In 1992 they had their last hurrah and won a division title on the creaky back of Bird. It would take 16 years for another Boston title, thanks to the aforementioned McHale helping [...]

Chase Utley‘s homer and Cole Hamels complete game gave the 2008 Phillies a 1-0 lead in the best of 7 NYBD Sim Series. Tonight Brett Myers dueled Bobby Ojeda in a classic game that saw the Phillies win in 12 innings 4-2. Chase Utley blasted his second homer in the twelfth of Jesse Orosco to [...]

The choice of Sandy Alderson to become the Mets’ next general manager was a sound one. Josh Byrnes is a good man, but not what the club needs at present. With Alderson in place, the next step is to hire a manager that will work within his framework and carry out his plan.  That would [...]

NYBD reader Shamik had this question for me on Twitter: @NYBD – Are there differing opinons on ’86 alumni having roles w/team amongst my gen. v yours? I never really got to experience them.less than a minute ago via webShamik C.Chakrabs It’s a great question and made me wonder if I am partial to Wally [...]

With the dust settling in the Bronx and the carving board is getting readied in Flushing to welcome Sandy the Savior, I figured this was a good time to cut through some of the fog that clouds the minds of the local fan bases as the long walk into the abyss of the Hot Stove [...]

Everyone knows the Yankees are going to go “all out” to acquire Cliff Lee via free agency this winter. Although the Yanks are the favorite to sign Lee, they have to open themselves up to the possibility that it won’t happen. Where do the Yankees go from there? I believe they might target a young [...]

The Mets finally made the right decision last night and hired Sandy Alderson as their General Manager. NYBD’s Frank Russo reached out to An NL executive, who had this to say when the site reached out and asked him his thoughts on a potential Alderson/Mets union Alderson is a well qualified, tough, nonsense person. I [...]

Chase Utley homered in the ninth, and Ray Knight lined into a double play to end it as the 08′ Phillies beat the 86′ Mets 3-2 in  Game One of the Sim Series. Both Cole Hamels and Doc Gooden went the distance. BOXSCORE CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE BROADCAST.

Brian Cashman said yesterday that last winter’s moves weren’t his best off-season moves. “I didn’t have a great winter last year,” the general manager said. “A lot of the things I wound up doing didn’t benefit us as much as I wish they would. Some didn’t benefit at all.” Readers of my writings know that [...]

Back on May 7th, 2009 I wrote the following here at NYBD: Ever since the Saturday meltdown in Philadelphia fans and media alike have been speculating how to fix Oliver Perez. Here is a wild thought: how about trade him? How you ask? Why not call the Tampa Bay Rays and try to reacquire Scott [...]

In what could be the ultimate act of self destructive behavior Bob Nightengale passes along this bit of information regarding Kristen Lee’s, wife of Cliff, experience at Yankee Stadium during the playoffs: Perhaps the Rangers’ greatest sales pitch simply was having Kristen sit in the visiting family section at Yankee Stadium during the playoffs. She [...]