Howard Megdal

Fernando Martinez, onetime Mets dreamboat, joins the Yankees as a spare part:

Once upon a time, the concept of Fernando Martinez in a Yankees uniform would have filled Mets fans with horror the way picturing Matt Harvey in pinstripes would today.

Bio: Howard Megdal is Writer At Large for Capital New York. He writes about baseball, basketball, and soccer for The Journal News, Sports on Earth, and numerous other publications. His books include The Baseball Talmud, Taking the Field and Wilpon's Folly. Follow Howard on Twitter @HowardMegdal.

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Fernando Martinez, onetime Mets dreamboat, joins the Yankees as a spare part

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Once upon a time, the concept of Fernando Martinez in a Yankees uniform would have filled Mets fans with horror the way picturing Matt Harvey in pinstripes would today. More

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By Howard Megdal

on June 19th, 2013 11:36am

 
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It's time to get excited about Zack Wheeler

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By the standards of a Matt Harvey start, Zack Wheeler's major league debut Tuesday night wasn't particularly impressive.  More

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By Howard Megdal

on June 19th, 2013 10:07am

 
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No no-hitter and Wheeler on deck, but Matt Harvey is still 'the guy'

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Matt Harvey entered Tuesday afternoon's game against the Atlanta Braves, which the Mets eventually won, 4-3, in an unfamiliar position: undercard. More

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By Howard Megdal

on June 18th, 2013 5:00pm

 
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The 2013 Mets, now with fully functional infield

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To really appreciate the 2013 New York Mets, you have to be prepared to celebrate the small victories. More

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By Howard Megdal

on June 18th, 2013 10:24am

 
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Will Mark Teixeira signal to the Yankees that it's time to panic?

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The Yankees lost two of three this weekend to the Angels. They also lost a potential solution to their offensive problems. More

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By Howard Megdal

on June 17th, 2013 12:05pm

 
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A win, and a moment of unbridled joy, for the New York Mets

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Two teams with very little to play for did battle at Citi Field on Sunday afternoon. More

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By Howard Megdal

on June 17th, 2013 10:56am

 
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The Yankees need a Yankee-like solution for their hitting issues

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The New York Yankees have a hitting problem. More

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By Howard Megdal

on June 14th, 2013 11:39am

 
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For the Nets, hiring Jason Kidd isn't much of a gamble

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The Brooklyn Nets introduced Jason Kidd as head coach Thursday afternoon in Brooklyn. More

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By Howard Megdal

on June 14th, 2013 9:54am

 
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Before playing a single game, the Cosmos mount an expensive challenge to M.L.S.

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For the New York Cosmos, whose rebirth on the field begins this August, the path to relevance is a completely uncharted one. More

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By Howard Megdal

on June 13th, 2013 11:58am

 
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Sandy Alderson's spending plans don't add up

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It's June, so naturally, Mets fans are focused on the offseason. More

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By Howard Megdal

on June 12th, 2013 3:23pm

 

Replies to @howardmegdal:

  • imjasondiamondimjasondiamond: @howardmegdal @AmExperiencePBS I dunno. I'm excited either way. I always love a new American Experience. Always a good series.
  • imjasondiamondimjasondiamond: @howardmegdal @AmExperiencePBS I feel bad now. I'll up my PBS donation.
  • powellnytpowellnyt: @howardmegdal @capitalnewyork @powellnyt Problem too is that Nets are not a young team. Except for terrific Lopez, star core is aging.
  • powellnytpowellnyt: @howardmegdal @capitalnewyork Good piece. Alas an NBA game is 49 minutes long ...
  • tomwatsontomwatson: @howardmegdal @lagranderusty @MHealeySports Sure but second year in - given attendance (the real blowback) - regrets? Handled it poorly?
  • tomwatsontomwatson: @howardmegdal @lagranderusty @MHealeySports Respectful, absolutely. Totally agree. Still, in year three - too much deference.
  • tomwatsontomwatson: @howardmegdal @lagranderusty @MHealeySports I still sense an undeserved deference - if Minaya was on same call, same kind of 'distance'?
  • powellnytpowellnyt: @howardmegdal @capitalnewyork So what's deal w Deron? Cumulative toll of injuries, wrist, etc? Big body for a point guard? Or just bad yr?