New York and Manny Ramirez has been talked about for years. Omar Minaya nearly acquired Ramirez a few times when he ran the Mets. The Yankees flirted with the idea as late as last season, but elected to pass. It appeared that Ramirez’s career was over after he elected to retire instead of serve his [...]

Last night the SNY booth was discussing old ballparks and it gave me the idea to reach out to my Twitter and Facebook followers to ask what old ballpark would they have liked to watch a game. Here are the responses I received: Ebbetts Field Polo Grounds Crosley Field Jarry Park Original Yankee Stadium Astrodome [...]

Excited about Jesus Montero‘s two-home run game? The last player 21-and-under in baseball history to homer twice in one of their first five games was Manny Ramirez, who accomplished the feat at Yankee Stadium on September 3rd, 1993 as a member of the Indians. It was only the second game of Ramirez’s big league career. Sara Rimer [...]

It’s been a long believed that Hack Wilson holds the record for RBI in a season with 191 in 1930 while playing for the Chicago Cubs. This weekend, a presentation at SABR41 recreated the play-by-play account of that year and it was discovered that Wilson’s real RBI total was 184. That means that Lou Gehrig [...]

The conviction of Barry Bonds for obstruction of justice could be considered the “cherry on top” of the “steroid era.” There are many people to blame for the free and clear use of various performance enhancing drugs, some that were over the counter at various points. One argument that I have made is that PED’s [...]

Great quote by Johnny Damon regarding Manny Ramirez walking away from the game the other day: “You know how in the movie ‘Rock Star’ Mark Wahlberg walks off the stage and says I got to (go to the bathroom) and never comes back?” Damon asked. “I had no reason to think it, but I just [...]

Manny Ramirez left the game of baseball this weekend in the same manner that he played his entire career: controversial. Whether it was his dreadlocks, inability to embrace defense, goofy antics, or moody exits from organizations Ramirez had a way of making himself a necessary distraction because of his bat. Surely failing a second test [...]

Joel Sherman opined yesterday that CC Sabathia could be the best free agent signing in Yankees history. That’s high praise considering the organization has splurged on stars such as Reggie Jackson, Goose Gossage, Jason Giambi, Mike Mussina, and Gary Sheffield. Although I am not sure Sabathia can yet be called the “best” free agent signing [...]

Hear another edition of NYBD Radio as tonight we have two interesting guests. Billy and Joe Pepitone will talk about their new book “Soul of a Yankee: The Iron Horse, the Babe, and the Battle for Joe Pepitone.” This book is a fictional novel based on the life of former Yankees first basemen Joe Pepitone. [...]

Check out YES Hot Stove at 6:30. We will talk latest with Yanks-Damon and how Yanks have even discussed Manny Ramirezless than a minute ago via Mobile WebJack CurryJackCurryYES In recent months I have proposed the Mets and Yankees should take a look at Ramirez. Back in August, the White Sox claimed Ramirez off waivers [...]

During his introductory press conference Sandy Alderson talked about how baseball is part theater. No one represents that statement better than Manny Ramirez. Whether it’s hanging out in the Fenway scoreboard, flopping around the outfield, or drinking vodka before a game, Ramirez is a show onto himself. The Mets tried to acquire Ramirez numerous times [...]

Earlier this week the Mets were embroiled in a controversy when it was discovered that long time clubhouse manager Charlie Samuels bet on baseball games. I am sure more stories will come up that will reveal the unique perks of Samuels position. Matt Pignataro of Seven Train to Shea, and occasional NYBD contributor, shared some [...]

Anytime Manny Ramirez has been available the plot is always complicated. Everyone remembers the Sox putting him on waivers after the 2003 season hoping someone would claim him. A year later he was the World Series MVP, yet the Mets and Red Sox flirted with a potential deal to bring him to New York. It [...]

Update: 5:30 PM According to ESPN Johnny Damon was claimed by the Red Sox. Original Post @4:30 PM According to USA Today an “unidentified team” claimed Johnny Damon and the Tigers have two days to agree to a trade, pull him back, or simply let him walk. Baseball sources also believe Manny Ramirez will be [...]

Howard Megdal over at SB New York writes about the top five stretch run pickups for the Yankees which include Glenallen Hill, Aaron Small, Johnny Mize, Enos Slaughter, and Pedro Ramos. Even back in the thirties and forties that Yankees loved stars on the downside giving it one last whirl in the Bronx. A trait [...]