EXTRA! Cespedes Returns to Mets, Leaves Rat Family. Marlins Sign Must-Have New Starter; A Few Good Birthdays today

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Hi all. Here is how I see baseball on this Tuesday, Nov. 29. First of all, in a bulletin I'm writing after the first edition came out, Yoenis Cespedes has reportedly signed again with the Mets for 4 years at $110 million with a full no-trade clause. Christmas has hit Flushing. Twitter is blowing up, as ...

A Moment for the Best Broadcasters

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Hi all.  Here's how I see baseball on this Tuesday, Nov. 22. Yesterday we all got a look at the Hall of Fame ballots for players.  The winners will be announced on January 18, with Trevor Hoffman,  Vladimir Guerrero and Manny Ramirez the most likely candidates as I see it, with Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez in ...

Birthday Cakes Aplenty on a November Monday

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Hi all.  There are a number of  birthdays to share on this Monday, the day on which the Rookie of the Year award will be presented (6 PM Eastern.) The Indians' shortstop Francisco Lindor is all of 23 today.  Can you imagine playing a pulsating World Series, (particularly game 7) before_  turning 23? The Indians took ...

Thank you Veterans, One and All for your Service

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Hi all.  This column isn't entirely about how I see baseball on this Friday, November 11, Veterans' Day in the United States. First and foremost, I want to thank all veterans for their service.  Second, I want to point out to younger readers that, while it would be unthinkable for, say Mark Trumbo or Matt Harvey ...

After 18 US Presidents, 4 British Kings plus one Queen, and Countless European Dictators, The Cubs are the World Champions

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Hi all.  Here's how I see baseball on this Thursday, Nov. 3. As amazing  as it sounds, thanks to an improbable 8-7 10-inning win in game 7 of the World Series, the Cubs are the champions.  18 men have held the office of President of the United States between  the last Cubs' World Series win in 1908 and  last ...