Schwartz: Reasons For New York Teams To Get Into Thanksgiving Spirit
In the metropolitan area, we have teams that did well and not so well over the past year, but all of them have something to smile about.
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In the metropolitan area, we have teams that did well and not so well over the past year, but all of them have something to smile about.
Chris Young thinks he's a New York kind of guy. So when the Mets approached his representative shortly after the start of free agency, the outfielder was eager to reach a deal.
We New York fans love our teams through thick and thin, and there are actually a few things that give us hope for a better 2014.
"Me, probably like a lot of Mets fans, are pretty impatient," Mets third baseman David Wright told Francesa. "...Obviously, for us, the offseason has started out somewhat slow."
When the Yanks jump into the talent pool, they generally cannonball in. The Mets dip their toe in the water, and wade in gingerly, trying not to get hit with the droplets other swimmers kick up.
Young, 30, hit .200 with 12 home runs and 40 RBIs last season for the Oakland A's. He's a lifetime .235 hitter.
The Mets entered the offseason with the hope of finding cost-effective players that would help fill needs and appease the fans. All they've gotten in return so far for their efforts has been a cold dose of reality.
"We certainly have a high regard for Robinson Cano as a player," he said. "It was my sense the presentation was a little bit overdone."
Robinson Cano reportedly hasn't budged from his asking price north of $300 million. The Yankees haven't altered their position either: not gonna happen -- at least not in the Bronx.
Hawkins went 3-1 with a 2.93 ERA and 13 saves in 72 appearances for the Mets in 2013.
Shawn "Jay Z" Carter reportedly held a "secret meeting" with the Mets on Monday to discuss the blueprint for free agent Robinson Cano, according to the New York Post.
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The way the Yankees see it, Jhonny Peralta could fill many roles. The veteran shortstop apparently has the Bombers' attention.
Tejada received the team's final call-up from Triple-A Las Vegas on Sept. 10. One day earlier and he would have been eligible for free agency following the 2016 season.
"I'm staring at my board right now," Alderson said. "In the outfield category, I've got seven guys on my board who are free agents -- varying degrees of quality. In the trade category just as an example, I've got four, five -- nine. Those are guys we talked about internally. They range from A+ to C+."
Who made the cover is a secret known only to The 7 Line founder Darren Meenan. Not even the models have any idea. "We like to keep that a surprise," he said.
This is not the perfect market for the Mets, not the best time to have a ton of money coming off the books, but it does dovetail with the fact that this team has a lot of holes to fill.
Forget about the big-name free agents. Mets third baseman David Wright would rather see general manager Sandy Alderson spread the team's money around.
On a day when the mettle of the Mets fan was tested by one discouraging story after another, there was a ray of hope on Wednesday evening.
Scott Boras would like to see the Mets shoot for the stars. The super agent, who represents some of the biggest free agents on the market this offseason, took a creative shot at the Amazin's on Wednesday.
"We've got a couple more meetings," Wilpon said. "And there might be hopefully something cooking later. Right now, it's quiet."
The 2010 All-Star had a brutal season for the Bronx Bombers in 2013. He went an abysmal 4-14 with a 5.19 ERA, surrendering 24 home runs in 145 2/3 innings.
It seems there's a market for Mets first baseman Ike Davis after all, according to WFAN and CBSSports.com baseball insider Jon Heyman.
Sandy Alderson has declared that the Mets will not be paying out any $100 million contracts this offseason.
Queens officials say Jackson Heights is considered one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the city.
The Volo Museum got a traffic ticket for one of its vehicles in the mail but the thing is, the museum says the car hasn't moved in years.
Police are investigating after six people were shot at Rosa Parks Boulevard and Godwin Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey.
Steven Schwally is accused of slamming his car into a Deer Park nail salon in 2024 while driving drunk. The crash killed four people and injured nine others.
The threat of a Long Island Rail Road strike is hanging over nearly 300,000 daily riders and could start as soon as Saturday.
Queens officials say Jackson Heights is considered one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the city.
The threat of a Long Island Rail Road strike is hanging over nearly 300,000 daily riders and could start as soon as Saturday.
The NYPD made several arrests related to drag racing early Sunday morning in the Bronx. The busts happened almost one month after another controversial car meet-up in Queens.
The New York Knicks are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals -- and their fans are loving every minute of it.
The Nets entered the draft lottery with a 14% chance of securing the No. 1 overall pick, tied for the best odds with the Wizards and Pacers.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
Police are investigating after six people were shot at Rosa Parks Boulevard and Godwin Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey.
A man was arrested after a police standoff forced Bridgewater, New Jersey, residents to shelter in place for over 24 hours, officials say.
A woman has been charged with theft for taking a dog outside a Clifton, New Jersey, home in April, police say.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
The owners of Boulevard Drinks in Jersey City's Journal Square said new building owners gave them until May 27 to get out.
Steven Schwally is accused of slamming his car into a Deer Park nail salon in 2024 while driving drunk. The crash killed four people and injured nine others.
The threat of a Long Island Rail Road strike is hanging over nearly 300,000 daily riders and could start as soon as Saturday.
The fatal fire erupted just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday at a boarded-up house on Sycamore Avenue in Hempstead, Nassau County fire officials said.
Unions representing thousands of LIRR workers rallied Saturday amid a dispute with the MTA that could trigger their first strike in decades.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
The Rent Guidelines Board might be on the verge of fulfilling Mayor Zohran Mamdani's signature campaign promise after it voted to support hikes ranging from 0-4%.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board held a preliminary vote Thursday proposing a potential increase for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments across the five boroughs.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
Queens officials say Jackson Heights is considered one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the city.
The New York Knicks are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals -- and their fans are loving every minute of it.
Hannes Wolf scored three goals for his first hat trick and Nicolás Fernández assisted on all the scores to help lead NYCFC to a 3-0 victory over the Columbus Crew on Sunday.
Eduardo Rodriguez came within two outs of his first complete game, Ryan Waldschmidt had his first three big league RBIs and the Diamondbacks beat the Mets 5-1 on Sunday.
The Knicks will play the winner of the Pistons-Cavaliers series in the Eastern Conference finals after sweeping the Sixers.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Residents in Jackson Heights are gearing up for the World Cup matches starting in June. CBS News New York's Luis Echegaray spoke with fans.
The NTSB is investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a Frontier Airlines plane at Denver International Airport.
Suffolk County police are investigating after a police-involved shooting in Riverhead on Sunday. Officers said it was a domestic incident, and a woman was seriously hurt.
One man is in critical condition after a stabbing on the Upper West Side early Monday morning.
Negotiations will continue Monday to avoid a Long Island Rail Road strike that could affect hundreds of thousands of riders.
