Archive for January 2008

Malik On The Way Out?

Jan 24th, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

I wasn’t at practice today, but reports out of Greenburgh say Marek Malik’s equipment was not in his locker.
When asked, Tom Renney stated it was an “internal matter” and as of right now, he’s still a Ranger.
Ok, but that doesn’t mean Malik will be a Ranger later today or after the All-Star break. The much [...]



For the AHL Fans

Jan 23rd, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

Some All-Star News:
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Alex Goligoski and Norfolk Admirals forward Justin Keller have been added to the rosters for the 2008 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Reebok, to take place this Sunday and Monday in Binghamton, N.Y.  

The AHL also announced that Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s Jeff [...]



Back From Vegas

Jan 20th, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

After doing the editor thingy out in Vegas for the past week and other fun stuff, I’m back now and the Rangers have a game against the Bruins starting in a few.
The Rangers lost yesterday 4-3 in Boston on a shootout on a very sloppy game and today they need to cut down on the [...]



Joe Blanton in the plans.

Jan 5th, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

According to the Daily News the Mets have set their sites on A’s starter Joe Blanton to fill their need.
With Johan Santana still out there and Erik Bedard still in Baltimore, general manager Omar Minaya is looking to Billy Beane to fill his need.
Beane acquired a healthy load for both Dan Haren and Nick Swisher [...]



Mets re-acquire Angel Pagan

Jan 5th, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

In a move that may be a precursor to trading Carlos Gomez, the Mets acquired their former farmhand Angel Pagan from the Chicago Cubs.
Pagan, 26, batted .264 (39-148) with 21 runs scored, 10 doubles, two triples, four home runs, 21 RBI, four stolen bases, 10 walks and 32 strikeouts last year for the Cubs.
“Angel is [...]



METS LAUNCH AMAZIN’ GETAWAYS SPRING TRAINING PACKAGES

Jan 3rd, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

FLUSHING, N.Y., January 3, 2008 – The New York Mets, in conjunction with Spring Training USA, today announced the launch of Amazin’ Getaways – officially sanctioned Spring Training trips to Mets Grapefruit League games in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Packages are available for three, five and seven nights. Each package includes a Meet and Greet with [...]



Happy New Year and Now Back To Business

Jan 2nd, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

I want to wish all a Happy New Year and after taking a few weeks off for Christmas, unless you wanted to talk Roger Clemens, not much went on.
But now, the clubs will be back from their breaks and more news will come out. Hopefully a front line starter will be in the cards for [...]