Tag: Dellin Betances
Big Ben Tuesday: Aaron Boone Goes F**king Savage on Rookie Ump
Roswell, New Mexico: We’re only about a month and a half away from “Raid Area 51” on September 20th and my bags are backed. But as the originator is now talking about turning it into a music festival, I don’t think he’s the right person to lead this raid. I’d like to suggest an alternative; […]
Big Ben Tuesday: Five Bold-ish Predictions for the Rest of the Year – Yankees, Rangers, Giants, Pelicans, Blues
Prescient City, USA: A few weeks ago I predicted the NY Rangers trade for Jacob Trouba would prevent them from signing a big free agent like Artermi Panarin because of salary cap ramifications. Yeah, just a bit outside with that one. But I’m not one to waddle in misery, so let’s get off the mat […]
Big Ben Whitney: Gronk-tirement, Giants’ Draft, deGrom Caution,Yankees’ Roster Tweaks
STAMFORD, CT – We’re just a few days away from opening day, not counting whatever happened in Japan, and a month from the NFL draft. So, let’s talk about Rob Gronkowski hanging ‘em up, the NY Giants endless draft options, Jacob deGrom, and the Yankees’ Opening Day roster. The Gronk Even for the biggest Pats […]
Big Ben: A Way Too Early, MLB Hot Stove Look At 2019 NY Yankees Roster
THE VOID, USA – We’re deep in the sports void between the Super Bowl and spring training. And with the weather flopping around like Trump’s weave in windstorm, this year has been particularly sh!tacular. Let’s pass the time with a MLB Hot Stove look at the potential 2019 Opening Day New York Yankees roster. Assuming […]
Different Matt on: NFL Giants Regrets, MLB AL Playoffs, Yankees Bullpen
NEW YORK, NY – It’s unbearably hot here in the New York area and it seems like autumn is a long ways away, but football is back. We’re less than a week away from the start of the NFL regular season. The New York Football Giants should underwhelm this year. As Buddy Diaz pointed out […]
The Zack Britton Trade and What That Means for the Yankees
SPANISH HARLEM – The New York Yankees and Brian Cashman finally made a trade on Tuesday and they got the Baltimore Orioles best reliever for 3 pitching prospects, Dillon Tate, Cody Carroll and Josh Rogers. I don’t know much about the players traded but Dillon Tate was the highest rated prospect to change hands and […]
Big Ben Tuesday: Mets Worst Franchise in New York – Time to Trade Their Most Valuable Asset
Flushing, Queens: ESPN radio bloviator and former Islander goalie Rick DiPietro was asked if the New York Mets were in the worst position of all New York teams. Humpty went through the Rangers, Islanders, Jets, and the Knicks, and had to concede that none are worse off. Yes, they’re in a sorry state, and things […]
First Week Of Yankees Baseball With Injuries, Offense and Bullpen Questions
SPANISH HARLEM – What a week it has been for the New York Yankees so far. Aaron Boone has already made a mistake and it didn’t take long for the fans to turn on Giancarlo Stanton. The Bullpen stinks to high heaven and the big three have had their troubles. Welcome to one week of […]
Big Ben Tuesday: Yankees Preview – How Could it Fall Apart for the 2018 Bronx Bombers?
The Bronx, NY: Ah, baseball season is finally here. It’s time to breakout the grill and the mankini. I’m pretty fired up for this year’s version of the New York Yankees, but I was fired up for the Giants and Rangers too. We know how that ended. Could it all go wrong from my beloved […]
Yankees Soar on Orioles Wings, Mets Make Splash
NEW YORK, NY – Let’s talk some baseball… It’s a shame the Yankees can’t play the Orioles every game. The Bombers are coming off of a 4-game sweep of the O’s and won 17 out of 19 against Baltimore for the season, including the last 16 in a row. The Yanks averaged almost eight runs […]
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