By Mike Rifkin On Friday, February 5th 2021, National League Cy Young award winner Trevor Bauer signed a three-year contract with the World Series Champions Los Angeles Dodgers. Bauer was one of the top 3 free agents and Center Fielder George Springer and Catcher J.T. Realmuto. The 3 have two things in common: they allContinue reading “Steve Cohen Has brought a New Feeling to Queens.”
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Voting is a Privilege No Matter What it’s for
By Mike Rifkin One of the days I look forward to is the announcement of who gets inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The game’s highest honor is to be among the all-time greats on a July day in Cooperstown, New York. As I got older, the day means more because now we areContinue reading “Voting is a Privilege No Matter What it’s for”
Andy Reid: Definition of Consistency.
By Mike Rifkin As fans, we appreciate the greatness of players because they make the highlights. We don’t give enough credit to coaches who design the game plan. Over the past 20 years, we have talked about the New England Patriots’ domination and their six championships with Brady and Bellichick. Andy Reid, though, has coachedContinue reading “Andy Reid: Definition of Consistency.”
How the Laremy Tunsil Trade Can Still Help the Dolphins
By Mike Rifkin 2018 the National Football League saw Houston Texans Quarterback Deshaun Watson get sacked 65 times. After that season, head coach and general manager Bill O’Brien decided to upgrade his offensive line. O’Brien made a trade for All-Pro left tackle Laremy Tunsil of the Miami Dolphins. The transaction involved Laremy Tunsil, Wide ReceiverContinue reading “How the Laremy Tunsil Trade Can Still Help the Dolphins”