Saturday during One on One, Amit and I had the distinct opportunity to speak with Yahoo Sports National Baseball writer Jeff Passan about the Winter Meetings that took place last week. We talked about the logistics of the what goes on in the hotel complex, inquired about the outfield market, and got the latest word on the Mets and Yankees. (This was taped just before Zack Greinke signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers).
The winter meetings have come and gone in Nashville, yet the Yankees only made headlines for not spending a wooden nickel to the bafflement of all. The most decorated franchise in professional sports has resorted to penny pinching, and you can confidently bet late legendary owner George Steinbrenner is rolling over in his grave. "Beggars can't be choosers,” Brian Cashman, general manager of baseball’s wealthiest team, said Tuesday.
Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia break down the Yankees' offer to Kevin Youkilis and their chances of inking him, plus update you on the latest signings and rumors around baseball as the Winter Meetings come to a close.
Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia discuss David Wright's new deal with the Mets, Alex Rodriguez's crushing injury, and other big signings (including Mike Napoli) on the first day of the 2012 MLB Winter Meetings.
Most people know Dan Lauria as the father in the iconic family drama “The Wonder Years,” the Fred Savage star vehicle. More recently, though, especially for New Yorkers as Dan mentions in our interview, he is now recognized quite handily as Vince Lombardi, for his portrayal in the Broadway hit two years ago.
After 50 years of baseball, the Mets finally have their franchise player. David Wright signed an 8-year contract worth $140 million, making him the highest paid player in club history. The deal should bring him to the end of his career in an orange and blue uniform.
Wright is the soft-spoken leader of the squad, able to talk to any of his young teammates and teach them how to handle each situation. On top of that, not only is he the guy that you would want your daughter to marry, but also he may be the most humble athlete in all of sports.
In November of 2007, the Yankees signed 36 year-old Jorge Posada to a four-year, $52 million pact. At the time, they knew that it would probably be the final contract handed out to their longtime backstop, but what the Yankees didn’t predict is that his fellow core four buddies would still be marching on together in the year 2013.
Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia discuss the return of Andy Pettitte, and the imminent signing of Mariano Rivera to pinstripes. They also dive into the David Wright contract talks and discuss BJ Upton's new home in Atlanta.
Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia break down the Yankees' offseason thus far, as well as field calls on what the Mets should do with RA Dickey. They also take you around the league and give you the latest news on the BJ Upton sweepstakes and more!
Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia react to the announcement of MVP, as well as the signing of Melky Cabrera and other news around the league.
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