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TalkNats.com
1 year ago
Washington Nationals

On Black Friday, the Moneyball savings started a revolution in baseball! | TalkNats.com

More people have seen the movie since its release in 2011 than those who have read the book, MONEYBALL in 2003 by Michael Lewis.On Black Friday, the bargain buying story of the Oakland A's could start with the 1997 team when Billy Beane took over.His 2001 team that won 102 games had a mirror image reversed record with the A's losing 102 games this year.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Sports

John Stearns, Feisty Met Catcher for a Decade, Is Dead at 71

Despite being frequently injured, he was named to the All-Star team four times.He could hit, field and - unlike most catchers - steal bases.
amNewYork
1 year ago
New York Mets

Sandy Alderson stepping down as Mets president, will remain with club in advisory role | amNewYork

"Sandy has done those very things and more and we have begun a search for his successor.
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New York Post
2 months ago
New York Mets

The Mets have nearly $10 million in backup catchers. How did they get here?

Billy Eppler's handling of the Mets' catching situation was questioned by industry insiders.
Eppler traded James McCann, who was a misfit for the Mets, to the Orioles after the 2022 season. [ more ]
Mbtn
1 year ago
New York Mets

Rickey & Willie |

The Mets' announcement on Old Timer's Day that they'd retire Willie Mays ' No. 24 addressed another long-neglected historical oversight of the Wilpon Era.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta takes a 2-1 lead over Houston

Braves Franchise History
2021 - The Braves win Game 3 of the World Series, 2-0, to take a 2-1 lead over the Astros.Ian Anderson throws five hitless innings before being removed with a 1-0 lead, and the Astros don't get their first hit until pinch-hitter Aledmys Diaz leads off the eighth with a single off Tyler Matzek, the Braves' fourth pitcher.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Major League Baseball

Mets of Yesteryear Suddenly Feel They're 'Part of Something'

The return of Old-Timers' Day, and the retirement of No. 24 for Willie Mays, were two more instances of Steven Cohen leaning in on his team's history.
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