Good morning, all! Happy Sunday!
As the eastern seaboard of the USA hunkers down for a winter storm, that could be “historical” in its impact, I remember Bill Mazeroski in today’s commentary. The Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame second baseman died on Friday at the age of 89.
Here are some other thoughts on the last Sunday in February:
Just think, in four months it will be summer and you won’t be worrying about a blizzard. Your biggest concern will be why your favorite baseball team cannot protect a lead, entering the ninth inning.
Speaking of that storm, meteorologist Brad Field does a deep dive into what is unfolding in the latest Brad Field Weather podcast, which I have the privilege of co-hosting:
Did Arte Moreno, the owner of the Los Angeles Angels, say the quiet part out loud? In an interview late last week, Moreno said the fans were more concerned about having a good experience at the ballpark, when watching the Angels play at home, than whether the Angels won. He wondered aloud whether plunking down $20M for a player would make a difference on the roster. Read between the lines and you get the idea Moreno will be among the owners pushing for a salary cap.
Write down another MLB pitcher sidelined with an injury. The Twins scratched Joe Ryan from his exhibition game start with a back injury on Saturday. The move also places in question whether he can play in the WBC.
Is this a sign to come for the New York Yankees in 2026? Portions of George M. Streinbrenner Field had to be cordoned off for Saturday’s game between the Yankees and the Tigers thanks to a sewage leak. The leak even infiltrated the Yankees clubhouse. “It’s not great. It’s all over the place,” said Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Imagine! Just imagine! What would have happened if this occurred and George Steinbrenner was still around?
Might be a good idea if Jazz stays healthy for an entire season and puts up some numbers, before talking about a $35M per year contract. Just sayin.’
Expect plenty of football news this week, as the combine gets underway in Indianapolis.
Big win for the UConn men’s basketball team over Villanova Saturday. The Huskies won, 73-63. That sets up the huge Big East rematch against St. John’s in downtown Hartford on Wednesday.
That is going to do it for today’s newsletter. As always, thank you for subscribing and for those in the line of the storm, stay safe. This has all the earmarks of being a doozy.
DAN
