Mark Halpern

STEARNS : THE GOOD GUY ONCE AGAIN

BY MARK HALPERN To quote the great Axl Rose “ All you need is just a little patience”. And truth be told the same could be said for Mets fans because this winter has been a tail of two different emotions. They saw homegrown and fan favorites leave. Nimmo traded to Rangers, Alonso signed withContinue reading “STEARNS : THE GOOD GUY ONCE AGAIN”

WELCOME TO BO YORK

BY MARK HALPERN The New York Mets made a massive signing last week and it was free agent Bo Bichette, (yes, the son of Dante) who will come to New York. Bo signed a 3 year $126Million contract. The Mets pivoted to Bichette after finding out Kyle Tucker was going to be a Dodger. OverContinue reading “WELCOME TO BO YORK “

THE END OF AN ERA

BY MARK HALPERN On Tuesday Mike Tomlin, the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers stepped down after 19 seasons. Tomlin became the head coach of the Steelers in 2007, replacing Bill Cowher. In his second season Tomlin led the team to a Super Bowl Championship. Tomlin amassed 193 wins and 114 losses to go alongContinue reading “THE END OF AN ERA”

A TRUE 1/1

BY MARK HALPERN During this year’s NFL preseason, we got a glimpse at what Rookie Quarterback Shedeur Sanders could do. He impressed in some ways but, also showed he had a lot of growing to do before he took control of the Browns especially with Joe Flacco and Dillon Gabriel. Deshaun Watson was already ruledContinue reading “A TRUE 1/1”

ABANDONED SHIP

BY MARK HALPERN If you haven’t been watching the New York Mets, free agents are making a run for it. Since Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso both left for free agency and Brandon Nimmo was traded, a lot of players who were expected to help them win in 2025 are now gone. The Mets sawContinue reading “ABANDONED SHIP”

ABSOLUTELY BRUTAL (No Trumpets)

BY MARK HALPERN This off-season the Mets have a number of needs including the outfield and pitching (both starters and bullpen). Edwin Diaz, opted out of his contract to test the market. Diaz, is arguably one of the top 3 closers in Baseball and had become a fan favorite after a rocky first season. TheContinue reading “ABSOLUTELY BRUTAL (No Trumpets)”

THE POLAR BEAR HAS GONE EXTINCT IN NY

BY MARK HALPERN Over my time as a New York Mets fan, I have come to love a lot of players. Some of them leave via free agency or trade, and it hurts. The Mets are coming off an awful second half of baseball, which ultimately cost them the playoffs. The Bats stopped producing andContinue reading “THE POLAR BEAR HAS GONE EXTINCT IN NY”

WHAT A SHAME!

BY MARK HALPERN When Daniel Jones signed with the Colts everyone laughed including yours truly. Well, Daniel Jones made a fool of everyone including myself. Jones and the Colts were one of the toasts of the season at 8-4. Today the unfortunate happened to Jones, while throwing for a completion down the field you seeContinue reading “WHAT A SHAME!”

BIG GAME FEEL

BY MARK HALPERN This Thursday the Dallas Cowboys will face the Detroit Lions, their third consecutive game against a team that made the playoffs last season. The Cowboys are getting done on all fronts as they have won back-to-back games against the Eagles and Chiefs on Thanksgiving. The Lions bring the BEST running back duoContinue reading “BIG GAME FEEL”

THANK YOU NIMMO!

BY MARK HALPERN In a very surprising move yesterday the New York Mets traded long time favorite OF Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for 2B Marcus Semien. Nimmo, was the Mets first round pick in 2011 (13th overall). Nimmo was called up during the 2016 season, and since was a mainstay in the MetsContinue reading “THANK YOU NIMMO!”