Month: August 2016

WHO’S THE BOSS

WHO’S THE BOSS You agree to guarantee an employee nearly 10% of your company’s valuation.  You – and your industry – put that employee on a pedestal, and for good reason, as by all verifiable measures, that employee is the best in the world at what he does.  Some fear that that employee verges on…

By Dan Freedman August 27, 2016 0

NO HITTER NO MORE

NO HITTER NO MORE A little over a year ago I wrote about what I truly love about baseball, the two strike pitch.  Nothing can really top that. However, last night at Dodger Stadium, I witnessed a close second.  In July of 1991, on a hot Sunday afternoon, I was lucky enough to watch “El…

By Dan Freedman August 26, 2016 0

A-ROD NOT THE VILLAIN

A-ROD NOT THE VILLAIN The rain cleared, the game ended, the chanting stopped, and the door closed.  Last Friday night, A-Rod said goodbye to the Bronx; and the Bronx said goodbye to one of the most polarizing athletes in the history of the sport. Love him or hate him, A-Rod had a storied (steroid?) career. …

By Dan Freedman August 18, 2016 0

MOUND BALL

MOUND BALL Before he took some flak for assaulting/accosting a fan the other night, Joey Votto took some flak for denying batting gloves to a kid sitting behind the dugout at AT&T Park.  Votto’s told the kid that he was sitting in the front row, he is elite, and didn’t need the swag.  We can debate the…

By Dan Freedman August 5, 2016 0

MORALITY vs. IMMORTALITY

MORALITY vs. IMMORTALITY The Mets won their first pennant in 15 years last season.  They had high hopes for this year.  And then the cornerstone of their franchise – and their infield – went down with a season-ending injury.  What is a contender to do? The Cubs haven’t won a playoff game since 2003 (cue,…

By Dan Freedman August 2, 2016 0