Our tops story of the day: All rise for the new Yankee Captain! Aaron Judge is the new Captain, as everyone expected. Derek Jeter was on hand for the coronation ceremony yesterday. So a nine year 360-million-dollar deal. After a record-breaking season, he’s just the 16th player in franchise history to be named captain. However, in an interview with Susan Woltman afterwards Yankee GM Brian Cashman said that he thinks he’s finished. That Donaldson will remain at 3rd. That’s troubling because, in my humble opinion the OTHER New York baseball team has had a better off season than our Yankees.
That’s right, campers. I said it. I see the numbers and results in an unbiased manner and if I look at this off season, so far, I can clearly see that the New York Mets have not only out spent the New York Yankees but they also out maneuvered the Yankees and did a better job of making their team better than the Yankees did.
How can I say that? Easy.
Here’s the big Yankee signings:
- Aaron Judge, 9 years 360 million
- Carlos Rodon, 162 million
- IKF, 11 million
- Anthony Rizzo, 34 million
What do 3 of those four players have in common? They are re-signings. They were on the team last year when the Yankees failed yet again to get past the Houston Astros and couldn’t make the World Series. Only Rodon is an upgrade; and to the Yankees credit that addition gives the Yankees one of the best starting pitching line-up’s in Major League Baseball.
Here’s the big Mets signings:
- Carlos Correa, 315 million
- Brandon Nimmo, 162 million
- Edwin Diaz, 102 million
- Justin Verlander, 86 million
- Kodai Senga from Japan, 75 million
- Jose Quintana, 26 million
Only 1 of those names is a player who was on the Mets last season and all of them represent upgrades to the Met franchise.
Let’s let the financials talk for a moment:
Yankees (so far) spent: about 560 million bucks. The Mets? They’ve dropped just over 765 million. So, in my opinion, the Yankees still have work to do to not only have a better season than last… but to also step up and be the best in the Big Apple.
Yankees wins last season: 99. Mets wins last season: 101.
So, let me be clear: Cashman, you’re not finished!
Here’s the other big news of our sports morning!
Jet's Host The Jags Tonight At MetLife
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 18: Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets runs the ball against the Detroit Lions at MetLife Stadium on December 18, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NFL Action tonight: Jets and Jags at MetLife. Zakk Wilson gets the start for Gang Green as Mike White is out with injuries suffered in that game against Buffalo. It’s a must win for the Jets if they want to keep those playoff dreams dancing like sugar plums in their heads. Meanwhile, the Jags have Trevor Lawrence under center. His skill set seems to be coming together over the last few games, winning 3 of their last 4. Don’t forget to get your picks in for The Rat’s Football Pick ‘Em Challenge!
Defensive Problems For Big Blue
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 04: Head coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants looks on in the first half of a game against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on December 04, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
The Giants are unlikely to have a couple key defensive backs available for this week’s game. According to head coach Brian Daboll, Adoree’ Jackson and Xavier McKinney are long shots to be ready for New York’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Giants visit the Vikings on Christmas Eve and they’ll need every bit of defense with them to keep the Vikings in check.
Nets Score 91 Points In First Half
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 21: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets dunks the ball against Draymond Green #23 and Moses Moody #4 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half of the game at Barclays Center on December 21, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
The Nets exploded for a 143-113 win over the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors. Nets put up 91 points in the first half. Steph Curry did not play because of that shoulder injury. That 91 point first half is a franchise record for the Nets. (The league record for most points in the first half is 107. That was scored by the Phoenix Suns against Denver in 1990.)
Bummer: Knicks Winning Streak Ends
TORONTO, ON – JANUARY 2: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors shoots over RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks during the second half of their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on January 2, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
The Knicks saw their eight-game winning streak come to an end after falling 113-106 to the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden. Julius Randle and RJ Barrett each scored 30 to lead New York in the loss.
On The Ice, Devils Win. Losing Streak Ends
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 17: Dougie Hamilton #7 of the New Jersey Devils skates in his 700th NHL game during the second period against the Florida Panthers at Prudential Center on December 17, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
On the ice, thank God the Devils have stopped their 6 game slide. A 4 – 2 final over the Florida Panthers broke that.
Rangers host the Islanders tonight.
