NY Mets 2014

[sonny10305]

Yeah Syam I am not all that impressed by Kyle Farnsworth but the Mets wanna hedge their bets and bring in some more low cost arms to help fill out the bullpen I see him as no threat to Parnell in that closing role. Parnell is very confident in his ability to bounce back from surgery so consider Farnsworth as a sorta safety net right now, I have faith in Bobby and besides should we need another closer prolly see Vic Black in there as alternative closer.
I have a problem with Farnsworth’s baggage he was involved in a fight back a few years ago when he was with the Chicago Cubs when the pitcher stepped out of the batter's box after a what was an inside pitch and started to yell at Farnsworth who then met the pitcher a little ways from home plate, and speared him to the ground, he got three games suspension for that. Then there was the time Farnsworth got pissed off and came back to the dugout and kicked an electric fan cause he had given up six runs in one inning the jackass ended up messin up his knee and had to go on the DL, very mature
Then there was that bench-clearing fight while playing for the Detroit Tigers, even after all had order had been restored Farnsworth tackled the pitcher and got ejected from the game. Another time he also threw behind Manny Ramirez saying that the ball slipped out of his hand as a result of trying to throw the ball hard but Ramirez wasn’t buying it figuring that the pitch was retaliation for Alex Rodriguez getting plunked the game before after hitting a home run in the game. That all caused the umpire to issued warnings to both dugouts. So no I am not a fan don’t like his lack of sportsman like behavior at all. Maybe he has grown up mentally we shall see but Collins aint gonna put up with any of his crap that’s for sure

Kevin Burkhardt returns once again to Mets Hot Stove Thursday more on that later

Had to share this picture of my boy Justin Turner who is home in LA hoping for a call soon from a team to bring him back to the game. JT won’t mind me sharing this cause come on, how cute is this

 

[sonny10305]

Yesterday when I posted that picture of Justin Turner there was news that I could not share with you yet but now I can tell you JT has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a minor-league deal with a spring-training invite to Dodgers camp in Arizona. You all know Justin is a solid and versatile player and assuming he makes the team he is looking at $1M plus incentives.
I am over the moon happy for Justin as the Dodgers are the perfect team for him to have landed with. He lives very close to the ball park and has several friends on the team which is a big plus. I am so very happy for my friend Justin let's all wish him best of luck with the Dodgers and hopefully they will treat him with the respect he never got from the Mets.

 

[sonny10305]

Mets spring training games will begin on Friday Feb 28th Mets/Nationals Here is the complete list of the games that will be televised

2/28/14 Washington Nationals 1:10 PM SNY
3/1/14 Miami Marlins 1:10 PM WPIX
3/4/14 Houston Astros 1:10 PM SNY
3/5/14 Miami Marlins 1:10 PM SNY
3/7/14 St. Louis Cardinals 1:10 PM SNY
3/9/14 Atlanta Braves 1:10 PM WPIX
3/10/14 Miami Marlins 1:10 PM SNY
3/12/14 St. Louis Cardinals 1:10 PM SNY
3/15/14 Minnesota Twins 1:10 PM WPIX
3/18/14 Detroit Tigers 1:10 PM SNY
3/20/14 Atlanta Braves 1:10 PM SNY
3/23/14 Washington Nationals 1:10 PM WPIX
3/24/14 St. Louis Cardinals 1:10 PM SNY
3/27/14 Washington Nationals 12:10 PM SNY

Just as an example of how excited and ready the guys are to get back to baseball there are currently better than two thirds of the whole team already in camp most of them better than 2 weeks early how’s that for enthusiasm. Davis and Murphy and both there Ike cause he really wants to win a job and Murphy cause well he’s Murph . Duda is still in fitness camp looking forward to seeing him in March says he lost a couple lbs. and feels amazing.
I will be heading down to St Lucie soon and will keep you guys up to date on what is going on with stories and pictures through the month of March. But here is the thing, I am asking for responses and comments no more lurking and being silent you guys have to contribute with thoughts ideas comments anything at all just a few words are fine but post something. Seriously I get so frustrated when I pour my heart out into this thread and there is so little response surly you have thoughts or questions I can answer to. I won’t do this alone so the bottom line is contribute and be a part of this thread. I will not do this alone
Thanks and Lets Go Mets 2014 90+ wins and contention for October

Talks are ongoing as to how to handle the tribute to Ralph Kinner perhaps a patch or something similar of course a tribute all will be announced soon.



Kevin Burkhardt is in LA so this week’s Mets Hot Stove will be hosted by Gary apple and one of the guests will be Jonathon Niese live form Mets camp. Unfortunately Bobby O will also so host so there will be a lot of his rambling Bla Bla Bla. Airs Thursday at 7 on SNY

 

[syam24]

So, the Mets have signed Jose Valverde, can Mel Rojas be far behind??!? Might have just kept Francisco for that matter. Perhaps he can regain some semblance of his former abilities, but will have to show a lot for me to trust him in the late innings. Just another arm to sort through in the spring.

 

[sonny10305]

So, the Mets have signed Jose Valverde, can Mel Rojas be far behind??!? Might have just kept Francisco for that matter. Perhaps he can regain some semblance of his former abilities, but will have to show a lot for me to trust him in the late innings. Just another arm to sort through in the spring.

yup he is no threat to Parnell either for sure basically just hedging their bets that Bobby remains healthy,
but Francisco Nooooooo thanks

Duda got in yesterday and ready to swinging it out literally for that first base job with Ike. I say literally cause Alderson has made it clear that the winner of that position will be based more on offense than defense.
The same will apply to the outfield positions.
As to first base may the best Ike.....er, I mean man win

 

[sonny10305]

I just wanted to jump in and say I won’t be posting for a day or two getting ready to head south to join the Mets in Florida. KB and I will be heading down there first of the week where I will report on the goings on Mets camp. Kevin’s next Hot stove will come from St Lucie and will broadcast live from there all the flowing weeks leading up to opening day. I will fill you in on Kevin’s gust list once it is compiled I can tell you there will be plenty of players speaking live with KB.
Andy Martino joined Gary Apple last night filling on for snow bound Bobby O It was a great show I thought Gary’s live chat with Niese was awesome if you missed it catch one of repeats all week.

Terry Collins will address the media today at 11:30 live on SNY you can expect Terry to talk about Ike and Duda, Eric Young Jr as well as Juan Lagares and what will the outfield look like also Terry will no doubt talk about Matt Harvey, the fifth-starter’s race and the bull pen so it should be interesting and fun to see and hear.

See you guys here from Florida in a few days, stay warm NY

 

[sonny10305]

^^^^ I know KB will ask all the questions we want answered but I want him to press Terry on the Davis Duda thing

 

[sonny10305]

My uncle and I got in to camp yesterday dad will join us Sunday We were up early today for breakfast then out to the field to watch the pitchers pen sessions the pitchers who all got in Friday had their physicals and are set to go. I am looking forward today to seeing Syndergaard toss that 97 MPH heat I gave been hearing about and also get my first look at Bartolo Colon. This afternoon I will check out how Ike and Duda are doin

I mentioned having breakfast and if you are wondering what the boys get to eat every morning take a look



I was disappointed to come back to this thread after 4 days and find no one had posted suggestions questions or comments of any kind I wonder if you guys are even interested in what is happening down here with Mets

 

[sonny10305]

Very fun day yesterday saw a lot of pitching starting with Syndergaard who did not disappoint with an awesome workout he is going to amaze you guys I keep tellin you and having not seen him pitch in a while I was reminded yesterday about what I love about that kid. He just needs to settle down; yesterday he seemed to show a ton of insensitivity really goin at it. And there was that fastball not sure of the speed but had to be close to 100MPH, seriously close, with a hook that just don’t quit. Couple that with a really smooth delivery, He tossed a lot of changeups something I may have mentioned before he had been working on all thru the off season and it looked pretty darn good to yours truly and others watching him. One thing was that although he was really intense he was not at all nervous with so many guys watching him did not seem to faze him at all. Time will tell where he will end up opening day most believe it will be AAA and be promoted after the Super 2 deadline to delay his arbitration eligibility. After what I saw yesterday I say fuck that and give the kid the ball put him in at the start of the season. I mean if Noah is good enough to make the team and the rotation he should be there forget that super two crap and that clock ticking for free agency he needs to be pitching for us But the Mets will wait just as they did with Harvey and Wheeler but as a Mets fan I still say if the kid is good enough to get it down right now then, let’s go stop babying these guys like they did with Zack and Matt they babied them and look what happened anyway to Harvey



Next up was Colon and lemme tell you I was shocked seeing him for the first time up close and personal
I mean this dude id HUGH look at him!



I watched him pitch with no big shakes as far as I could see but watching that not so young anymore man with all that weight toss a ball I got concerned how long is he gonna last not impressed at all but its early I will keep an eye on him; but seriously he is way to big
Got a good look at Wheeler as well he looked great but still there seems to be control issues
I thought he would have fixed some of that by now but it’s still there; not to worry it was just the first day. Zack really wants to get the ball opening day I mean he really wants it, the most likely candidate for that is Niese who on the other hand is not all that concerned about being the opening day starter does not mean as much to him as it does to Wheeler.

Matt Harvey is in camp and it is going to be hard on him not being able to contribute this year the total realization that did not seem to hit him till he got to camp. He admitted to it being a little bit difficult when he thinks about the year is not going to go the way he expected to go. But Harvey is taking a great attitude in spite of his disappointment he is resolved to do what he needs to do and the rehab is going to continue. He is still not sure when he can start throwing, but he is hopeful it will be sooner than later. You may have heard or read that Matt might start tossing a baseball next week but the Mets are not confirming that they want to be cautious with him and take a slower approach which is something Harvey seems to be accepting off. He understands that he has to listen to them and he can't push too much knowing that there is going to be a time where he can do that and accepts that it will probably be later down the road. He wants to take things slow and do what the team says and just make sure there are no setbacks. One thing however is that Matt wants come to NY for his rehab and not stay in Florida with Jeremy Hefner who will be rehabbing there. Matt lives in NY and he loves this town and the excitement of the big city not a fan of living in Florida. Plus he wants to be with his teammates. It will be up to the trainers and the top brass to decide whether or not let Matt rehab in NY or tell him he needs to be in Florida so we will see how that goes. We all know Harvey loves the big city and the fun of living here you can often see him out and about here in NY especially at sporting events with some gorgeous chick on his arm and Matty boy eats that up. Just as a quick off topic word here he also know that Harvey loves the NY ladies and you can forget about that super model he was dating cause that is over and Harvey is free man so if Matt stays and rehabs in NY mothers had better lock up their daughters



Hey Murph how’s the training goin??






Next step was to check in on my boy Ike Davis





I am happy to tell you that he looks amazing and he found a swing with a lot less glitch. Yup there is still a bit of a giddy up in it but its mostly gone Prolly has to do with the fact that he started hitting a lot earlier this year, he actually started right about Thanksgiving rather than waiting till January. He jokes about how it has helped that he is not changing his swings at every at bat, you all recall how I commented on that all of last season and his habit for constant tinkering which drove us all nuts. If you go back and read my stuff on Davis last year you will recall I wrote about which was his back leg that instead of going down was coming up and that was causing his shoulder and his hands to drop now he is working on keeping his back leg from coming up. And it’s working for him trust me he looks a lot better. Of course as you guys know Ike and Duda in a competition for the first-base job. But unless Ike is traded, and yes the Pirates are down here watching him really closely and are still interested in him, Davis will be our first baseman and Duda a lefty bat for the bench, part-time outfielder and maybe some DH. I can also tell you although he won’t say it publically Terry Collins really wants Ike to win that job. But ya did not hear that from me Ike was so amped up yesterday that after Collins had told him earlier in the day that he wanted to meet with him Ike completely forgot and came home forgetting to meet with Terry, yikes No worries Terry later said they would meet up today

Getting back to Duda when I saw him yesterday I was based on what he had said and what I was told that he had lost weight but I could not see it he looks the same to me of course he is a big strong dude so maybe that weight loss does not show much in any event I could not see any difference in how the dude looks
Hey Ike; is that Duda peering at ya from behind as you took your swings yesterday checking out his competition?

 

[sonny10305]

So here we go again apparently I am the only one withy anything to write about the Mets, hundreds of hits on this thread over the last week but no one comments.
When I started this thread I imagined it would be fun to get thoughts and feelings from others about the Mets but the response has been underwhelming making me ask myself why I bother posting here at all.
As the creator of this thread I would like to ask the moderators to shut it down I no longer have any interest in posting here I will not do it alone.
I am done here
Please close this thread

 

[gulhud]

Please don't close it. Spring training is just getting started. You'll likely get more responses as ST and the seasons progresses. I love the perennially hapless Mets.

 

[syam24]

I don't know, it's early, all the news stories are basically "fluff" pieces, although there is mention of Parnell having a tender left quad which is a minor cause of concern. Hard to get too amped up until the games begin, and we see who's doing what. I also have concerns over Colon's weight, but he's always been a big guy. One story I saw this past week is that the Pirates are still keeping an eye on Ike for their first base situation.

 

[Sausy]

Great pics, sonny... been under the weather and not really around too much but feeling better. Definitely starting to feel the excitement for baseball as the spring training begins. Gulhud,welcome to the thread and please do post as much as you can. I don't want to see this closed either sonny, and thankfully after a fairly annoying cold I'm feeling ready for baseball.

It's spring training, I think fluff is too strong a word... you always want to be positive going into the season and while we know the Mets are far from a finished product there are very positive reasons to feel optimistic. Even if we make only a 5-10 game improvement over last year, the real success of this club will be HOW we played.... do we get more balanced production, do some of those who have underachieved for whatever reason finally take it to another level... do our veterans keep themselves motivated and strong, do our young pitchers continue to develop and mature?

I love the attitudes of Ike Dais and Ruben Tejada coming into this season.... especially Tejada who after showing a lot of talent, pose and maturity hios first couple of years regressed badly last year looking unmotivated, not in shape and not playing hard which semed so unlike him his first two seasons. He went to fitness camp, worked his tail off and got leaner and harder and just may prove himself worthy of being an integral part of the club. Ike Davis after all the trade talk still seems as positive and even keeled as ever... obviously having something to prove worked in the offseason and recently found what he was doing with his swing looking at a video that got him to rework his swing to the point of minimizing his hitch and movement. Seems to be working but it's all up to him... I really hope he and Tejada re-emerge as the players they were thought capable of being. If he does a great job in spring training I wouldn't be so quick to deal him to the Pirates or Brewers or any other club that might be looking at him... we would need that production too. My big thing too is that they want a top flight young pitcher for him but they need to aim for better position player prospects... of course it isn't bad to have a lot of a good thing but the game is played with a defense, pitcher, AND an offense. I love what sonny says especially about Ike...knew he would be on it!

The great thing about Syndegaard is not only his fastball which is already at ridiculous speed levels but also his hook which Collins loves, think he called it the "hook from Hell" which sounds very exciting(well, NOT to those who have to face it) Seems like a fast learner and hard worker and I love Rafael Montero too. I also am not so crazy about any talk of limited innings... while pitching him till his arm falls off isn't good planning so long as he is throwing free and easy and not full of heavy pitch counts the Mets should be flexible with Noah. He's a a big dude and as long as his motion isn't one of those violent ones that put all kinds of pressure on his arm the Mets should be more flexible than strict....One thing with Matt Harvey, LOVE his passion and seems to be recovering quicker than average but still would not count on him this season... don't want him to rush but if he gets to the point where he can get simulated or minor league experience very late in the season, if it poses no real risk to his full recovery the Mets should consider it.

Really sorry to hear of the passing of Ralph Kiner. Because of Bell's Palsy and just age he hasn't been as much of a presence broadcasting Mets games or interviewing stars of the game in his famed "Kiner's Korner" segments after games but was lvery much loved by everyone in the organization and so many fans who grew up with Ralph. He was a legend from his powerhouse days slugging for the Pittsburgh Pirates winning seven home run crowns before back problems ended his career prematurely at 33. A part of the Mets broadcasting crew with the also much beloved Bob Murphy for years he was beloved for his gentlemanly demeanor as well as his genuineness and passion for the game. His tendency to come up with the most uproarious things that rivaled Yogi Berra for endearing goofiness was also somrthing fondly people will remember about Ralph.

 

[Sausy]

Read today on ESPN.com about how unlike earlier reports while Ruben Tejada looks better than last season the Mets are not thrilled about his mobility or how he has looked overall in drills. Much more impressed with Lucas Duda who really seems to have lost weight and seems in much better condition than last year. Saw that Noah Syndegaard will be getting into his first real spring training game next Monday, had kind of a simulated throwing session today and is raring to go for next week. Ike Davis reporting that he had a bad oblique strain most of last year which helped contribute to his awful start though he didn't want to tell anyone, didn't want to appear to be using it as an excuse. Terry Collins seemed concerned in that he believes whatever reservations a player has he has to be honest about how he is feeling. Ike obviously has looked great so far and has greatly reduced the hitch and body movement behind his swing but strained obliques have been a problem for awhile now for major leaguers as a whole and the Mets in particular... Murph, DWRight and a couple of others as well have had these annoying injuries which can take up to a couple of months to fully recover. Hopefully the Mets and their players can work on a program to help lessen the likelihood of more oblique injuries.

 

[syam24]

As a point of clarification, my comment about the fluff pieces concerned the news media, not Sonny's postings. Sorry if there was any confusion. I'm sure Sonny is amped about spring training with being right in the middle of it, seeing the players every day. A little tougher for us in the "tundra" up north. Nonetheless, each day gets us closer to actual games and results and good outings and some not so good. Looking forward to that and Sonny's observations and info tidbits.

 

[Sausy]

I didn't think you meant sonny's postings, syam ....I know you meant the news stuff early on in spring training. This is a great time of the year and it's totally understandable the early news stuff is so positive. On the Ike thing even Terry Collins says turn the page, he's excited seeing Ike looking great physically and really working on his swing and getting rid of the flaws... he thinks Ike can still be a great positive for the Mets this season and I'm just glad Ike instead of being sullen and frustrated worked his tail off and came into camp personality wise the good ole Ike. Collins mentioned how he is loved by all the guys and whatever questions about him being focused is old hat because he is in camp in as good a frame of mind as ever and working his ass off without losing what makes him so loved by his teammates.I hope Ike gives em hell and emerges the Ike we know e can be.

Intriguing bit of news in how the Mets are really thrilled with Wilmer Flore's attitude and conditioning... think he should be in AAA to start the year but if he really shows something especially defensively he could be either prime trade bait for later or if his mobility is good enough could even be the answer at short or even second if Daniel Murphy has to be used to get a top piece for the future. If Ike doesn't pan out(which I don't hope for nor if he's healthy believe will happen) Wilmer could be a long term candidate for first base as well (though as I said hopefully Ike will show he's ready to explode and produce like we know he can).

A bit ticked though about their interest in Steven Drew only at the lowest possible price... well hell go two years and 25 mil and see if he and Scott Boras will bite at least...understand they don't want to spend 40-50 mil for three years on Drew but if Ruben Tejada's range is as disappointing as it's been made out to be risking a poor spring training by Tejada will not lower Drew's price. Two years and 25 mil isn't a long and indefensible commitment to make until either the Mets grow another capable shortstop in their system or finally have the flexible financial resources to trade for one or sign a free agent. They lied to us too and said there were no constraints financially but until recently when they got a loan refinanced that gives them seven years to repay at better interest rates they were on the verge of being able to keep control of the club... now they can spend more freely because the previous loan agreement supposedly restricted growth in their payroll. This refinancing does not and they can afford to gradually up the payroll but until recently we did not get the truth from them. .they owe the fans something and if Drew is a better option in the short term than Tejada and he'll take a one or two year deal like I mentioned for $25mil the Wilpons better pony up and Sandy Alderson better get off his ass and get the signature pronto!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Sausy]

Already we have a bit of tough news. Jon Niese sent back to New York after some shoulder issues... appears not in the rotator cuff but the triceps but coming here for a precautionary look and MRI. May be nothing serious but as a Met fan we've been conditioned over the past few years from experience to hope for the best, but expect the worst.

 

[syam24]

Well, good news on the Jon Niese front, no damage in the shoulder area that should be of major concern, so hopefully he'll be ready when the season opens. On the Grapefruit League front, a good start by a couple of the young arms with Montero and daGrom throwing some fine baseball over the first four innings vs the Nats. Ike Davis chimed in with a long homerun, and Duda had a couple of hard hit balls. Let's see this continue into a winning season. Let's go Mets!

 

[syam24]

Not much offense the past two games, Duda had an HR on Saturday, and Granderson a double on Sunday. Pitching was sporadic, Dice-K was alright getting his work in and giving up one run. A couple of bullpen dudes didn't fare as well, Josh Edgin had a rough outing on Saturday, and the young lefty, Listerstich, struggled on Sunday. Let's see how Noah fares today vs the Braves, should be interesting.

 

[Sausy]

Duda and Ike resting, Ike a sore calf and Duda a sore leg but it's all precautionary, give things a day or two to heal and no need to rush em in every day and risk lingering injuries.... especially when Ike's off to a good start after homering the first game of spring training and Duda homering Saturday as syam mentioned. First two ganes however featured bad relief pitching and that has to be a spot that has to tighten up during this spring. No such worries with the starters, especially in the past couple of days Monday with Noah Syndegaard (his new nickname catching on with fans is "Thor" guess for the Nordic name and looks plus his curveball "hammer") who just appears scary good, and that's with his storied curveball being a little less sharp than usual. He was hitting 96-98 with an easy throwing motion, however which proved scary good enough over three innings just amazing Atlanta batters with the life on his stuff, his command and most importantly his presence which for a young pitcher is extraordinary in the first Mets win of the spring season. Also Tuesday last year's phenom Zach Wheeer took the mound and wowed with an efficient three innings, just two hits and three strikeouts. Used only 40 pitches and as good as he is already only 23 and showing great maturity as a young pitcher by emphasizing how he wants to go longer in games, make more efficient pitches being the best way... he can strike em out if he has to but he's learned that quality of pitches matter most. He wants to get deeper into games and be responsible out there to putting the club in the best position to win. He also says that he's very willing to help Noah Syndegaard if he has questions, just as Matt Harvey would do and had helped him last year.

The big thing in camp is just how many quality arms the Mets are developing.... young Stephen Matz, 22, a Long Island boy has been terrific. He had some arm injuries after he was drafted and it's taken him time but last season he started to show the consistency and stuff the Mets knew this local boy has. Also Rafael Montero.... scary control for a young pitcher and throws 92-95 with several great pitches. Not to mention Jacob deGrom, Jennry Mejia, and still coming through the system Mike Fulmer (if healthy) and Savannah star Gabriel Ynoa, who helped his club to the league crown.

Curtis Granderson went yard twice last night, and a happy Terry Collins mentioned he wanted to see at least 25 those in the regular season. Daniel Murphy and David Wright should be seeing regular play by week's end though it's good after the injuries they had last year they get to pace themselves...it's a marathon to 162 games, not a sprint and we need both healthy, strong and occasionally rested.

Loved the Hot Stove hour special which I taped Thursday evening and watched on Saturday afternoon before work.(Work in a supermarket so no weekends off for me)! You can just see why everyone likes to talk with KB, always engaging, relaxed and fun. The guys all seem to love and trust him, even doing a great job with Sandy Alderson and Terry Collins. One of the more interesting interviews however focused on a potential utily guy from Jersey, Italian-American Anthony Seratelli who has always had to earn a place on the team whether it was college baseball at Seton Hall in New Jersey or the minors where after a time with an independent league after college Anthony got signed by the Kansas City Royals and while his stats aren't eye popping he's everything Mets fans crave... he grinds every at bat, runs hard, plays a number of positions and just has that heart that gives him a fighting chance at 31 to make his first major league club.

Great stuff with Chris Young and Curtis Granderson.. love the way they go about their business and really want to help turn things around. Young was injured last year and only hit .200 but he has been a very effective power-speed threat in the past and wants to prove he can do it again... Mets believed in him and Grandy and when healthy we know Grandy can be a force. He also wants to get more consistent with his swing, he knows he can get a lot of extra base hits with the gaps and also has a great attitude about having fun but taking work seriously while they are putting in practice. He takes rookies to lunch and has that leadership kind of personality... glad to see him starting off well with the Mets.

Of course can't forget the always fun Daniel Murphy, who was razzed by KB for his 23 steals last year and while good naturedly having fun with KB was appreciative that he was worked with and given confidence regarding his baserunning. Daniel just improved his judgment on when to go, and while not the fastest is daring, aggressive and now smart enough to take chances and succeed far more often than not. We also learned he and his wife Victoria are expecting a son, Noah very soon... he pointed out it wasn't his young teammate Noah Syndegaard wasn't the inspiration, lol ...though he does really like Noah..but the biblical name itself.


One thing about KB.... he's going to be seriously going bicoastal next season as he has been named to be the Fox baseball pre-game show host from their Los Angeles studio. He'll still be doing his SNY thing here in New York most games but has received this well deserved opportunity to spread his talent to where the country can see it more. The best to KB and it will be lots of fun, as a huge baseball fan it's gotta be a blast to be able to do a show like that and get maximum exposure for his baseball interviewing talents..... he makes people comfortable and as sonny attests he's just a great guy and no one deserves this opportunity more than KB!