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New York Yankee Bullpen Strong Enough in 2009?

With Spring Training right around the corner, baseball fans everywhere are getting a little antsy for the start of the season. Nobody is waiting more than the fans of the New York Yankees. They have every reason to be excited...

Written by Tanya Mercado about 10 months ago 161 reads 2 comments
Going Home Does Not Come With Guarantees

With Jason Giambi going back to the Oakland Athletics, where he began his baseball journey, people have started to discuss if going back to the original team a player started with would resurrect their careers...

Written by Tanya Mercado about 11 months ago 124 reads 0 comments
Holliday Is Out Of Coors Field

Jon Heyman has reported to WFAN today Matt Holliday has been traded to the Oakland A's. The details for the trade have not been reported just yet. So I am not about to jump on the "Billy-Beane-is-brilliant" bandwagon just yet...

Written by Tanya Mercado about about 1 year ago 44 reads 0 comments
Willie Randolph to Be a Washington National or a New York Yankee

As I was listening to the Brandon Tierney show on 1050 ESPN radio, I heard him mention Willie Randolph. It is being rumored that Willie could be taking calls from the Washington Nationals or the New York Yankees soon...

Written by Tanya Mercado about about 1 year ago 332 reads 6 comments
Omar Minaya Deserves 4-Year Extension To Remain NY Mets General Manager

Think what you want, Omar Minaya deserves this extension. Mets fans need to consider the following: 1. When Steve Phillips was the GM, he signed Mo Vaughn and brought in Roberto Alomar. Those two were, at the time, the biggest jokes ever...

Written by Tanya Mercado about about 1 year ago 371 reads 9 comments
A Letter to All New York Mets Fans

Dear Fans of the New York Metropolitans, How are you this bright and sunny Thursday afternoon? I can honestly say I am well. I am writing this letter to all of you to share my disgust with how you are treating your team...

Written by Tanya Mercado about about 1 year ago 606 reads 18 comments
Billy Wagner Is Out Until 2010, K-Rod Is Soon To Be a New York Met

With the latest news reported by ESPN of Billy Wagner's season-ending demise, there are positive things to look at. Sure Wagner is going to need Tommy John surgery. Naturally he is going to miss all of next season...

Written by Tanya Mercado about about 1 year ago 515 reads 28 comments
Carlos Delgado and the Kids Are Carrying the New York Mets to the Playoffs

A lot should be said about the Mets' minor-league system. It has salvaged the season for this team. Many give the credit to Jerry Manuel and rightly so. He has brought this team together. They matter in this pennant race now...

Written by Tanya Mercado about about 1 year ago 307 reads 10 comments
Jonathan Niese Will Pitch For The New York Mets

As announced by the Loudmouths on SNY, John Heyman says Jonathan Niese will report to the big club to take John Maine's spot in the rotation. The 21-year-old lefty is 5-1 sporting a 3.65 ERA down at Triple-A...

Written by Tanya Mercado about about 1 year ago 176 reads 4 comments
The Real Cheaters Are The IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has forgotten the rules that it has established. I was offended and disgusted with the way they have handled the gymnastics competition in Bejing this year...

Written by Tanya Mercado about about 1 year ago 105 reads 2 comments
From John Maine to Jonathan Niese? NY Mets Look for Help in the Minors

The troubles for the New York Mets seem to be never-ending. The latest distressing news is that John Maine is being put on the 15-day disabled list again. Management is scrambling to try to figure out what to do...

Written by Tanya Mercado about about 1 year ago 290 reads 5 comments
The Magnitude of the 2008 Olympic Games: China vs. USA

It has always been a fight for dominance in the Olympics. Who is the greatest athlete of them all? Michael Phelps has already answered that question. There is a difference in these Olympics...

Written by Tanya Mercado about about 1 year ago 126 reads 0 comments
Plaxico Burress Needs To Just Shut Up and Put Up

The drama that is Plaxico Burress is disgusting and completely unnecessary. He is acting like a child. In no way do I think he deserves what he is asking for. He signed a contract to which he should be bound to or face a penalty...

Written by Tanya Mercado about about 1 year ago 507 reads 23 comments
Manny Ramirez to the Marlins with the Commissioner's Approval

Many are reporting Manny Ramirez is going to the Florida Marlins in a three-team deal involving the Pittsburgh Pirates. What many are failing to add is all of this depends on the Commissioner, Bud Selig...

Written by Tanya Mercado about about 1 year ago 506 reads 0 comments
Pudge A Yankee

The Yankees have just bolstered their lineup with Detroit Tigers catcher Pudge Rodriguez. They gave up Kyle Farnsworth and a minor leaguer for him. I'm sure Yankee fans everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief to be rid of Farnsworth...

Written by Tanya Mercado about about 1 year ago 140 reads 4 comments
Olympic Memories and Today's Hopefuls

Growing up, the Olympics were always a major event in my family. From the opening ceremonies to the closing ceremonies my family rooted hard for Team USA...

Written by Tanya Mercado about about 1 year ago 323 reads 0 comments
Manny Ramirez or Fernando Martinez? Minaya to Decide.

The trading deadline is mostly beneficial for teams that want to make that final push for the playoffs. General managers start looking at the holes they need to fill to make it to October...

Written by Tanya Mercado about about 1 year ago 594 reads 12 comments
The Ace of the NY Mets Finally Arrived to Shea Stadium

On what started out as a sunny day at Shea Stadium, Johan Santana was the pitcher the Mets and their fans needed. There is a reason why he is making the money that he is making, a reason why the Mets traded away their farm system just to land him...

Written by Tanya Mercado about about 1 year ago 197 reads 4 comments

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Tanya Mercado Article Archive

New York Yankee Bullpen Strong Enough in 2009?

Going Home Does Not Come With Guarantees

Holliday Is Out Of Coors Field

Willie Randolph to Be a Washington National or a New York Yankee

Omar Minaya Deserves 4-Year Extension To Remain NY Mets General Manager

A Letter to All New York Mets Fans

Billy Wagner Is Out Until 2010, K-Rod Is Soon To Be a New York Met

Carlos Delgado and the Kids Are Carrying the New York Mets to the Playoffs

Jonathan Niese Will Pitch For The New York Mets

The Real Cheaters Are The IOC

From John Maine to Jonathan Niese? NY Mets Look for Help in the Minors

The Magnitude of the 2008 Olympic Games: China vs. USA

Plaxico Burress Needs To Just Shut Up and Put Up

Manny Ramirez to the Marlins with the Commissioner's Approval

Pudge A Yankee

Olympic Memories and Today's Hopefuls

Manny Ramirez or Fernando Martinez? Minaya to Decide.

The Ace of the NY Mets Finally Arrived to Shea Stadium

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