Legendary gamers deserve a spot within the Hall
Oceanside, L.I.: To Voicer Vinny Armiento, who wonders why the Yankees by no means had a day to honor Graig Nettles: I completely agree with you. He was presumably one of the best third baseman in Yankee historical past, drug cheat Alex Rodriguez included.
But I’ll let you know why they by no means honored him: Because he wasn’t afraid to cover his disdain for George Steinbrenner. So, George refused to retire his quantity and provides him his day (Number 9 was retired for Roger Maris). Check out the top of the Yankees win over Boston within the Bucky Dent sport. Nettles makes the catch, and after celebrating along with his teammates on the sector, he runs proper previous George — who clearly needed his consideration — into the dugout. That was no accident.
Meanwhile, though I discover Fred McGriff deserving of the Hall of Fame honor, it bothers me to no finish that Don Mattingly can’t get in as a result of he supposedly didn’t have sufficient good years. Check out the again of his baseball card. Mattingly performed 14 years, that’s not sufficient? He had seven years of greater than 180 hits, three of them with greater than 200. He had 2,153 complete hits in 7,003 at-bats for a .307 lifetime common, 5 years of greater than 100 RBIs, 9 Gold Gloves and he was a six-time All-Star and the 1985 MVP. Too many lesser gamers are already in. It’s time to get Donnie Baseball in. Warren Meyer
Increased pleasure
Brooklyn: I don’t know if Voicer Saul Grossman has ever seen a sport the place a runner is positioned on second base firstly of additional innings. I’ve, and admittedly, it makes it thrilling. Every pitch can imply the go-ahead or profitable run and actually focuses the gang. It provides to the sport slightly than detracts from it. Martin Selbst
Better than earlier than
Staten Island: To Voicer Robert Stiloski: I don’t know if you suppose the Subway Series was at its peak, however I’m guessing that everytime you suppose that was, per capita crime, corruption and killings have been increased than they’re now. John Ottrando
Decision time
Staten Island: Steve Cohen, how way more embarrassment will you endure? You have a supervisor who permits a raft of runs to attain earlier than he makes a pitching change. The Mets have been past shame after they performed the Red Sox. I believed you acknowledged you’ll spend cash to obtain gamers that may not less than get the crew to the playoffs. Mr. Cohen, my recommendation is to terminate Buck Showalter, open your checkbook and spend, spend, spend. Jeffrey Van Pelt
Solid insights
Millburn, N.J.: Kudos to Tony Paige for his wonderful piece on Florida A&M (“Please do better,” column, July 25). Mike Lupica and Bill Madden are undoubtedly good for laughs — just like the loopy uncle at Thanksgiving — however Paige exhibits that older folks can the truth is write significant, essential sports activities copy. Thank you. Ed Marks
Difficult work
Margate, Fla.: My coronary heart goes out to Julia Taylor Fatum, the younger EMT who was simply doing her job serving to a affected person and was viciously stabbed. I learn that she needs to depart NYC, and admittedly, I don’t blame her. Employees of the City of New York like Fatum put their lives in jeopardy every day to do the town’s work. These are the folks the mayor and many of the City Council need to strip of their present medical protection as retirees and disabled retirees. I want Fatum a speedy restoration. And I want the City Council would open their eyes, get the information straight and assist Bill 1099. Be the hero Fatum is. Donna Sherman
Nothing’s excellent
Miller Place, L.I.: Re “Medicare snare” (editorial, July 8): You ought to know that NYC municipal union retirees have well-founded causes to concern Medicare Advantage plans. Privatized medical protection comes up brief when in comparison with conventional protection, as evidenced by cautious analysis and specialists who do not need a vested curiosity within the sale of those privatized plans. And if, as your editorial indicated, a rollout that’s excellent for everybody can’t be the usual, know the reality: The lack of an choice to maintain authentic advantages isn’t excellent for 250,000-plus municipal retirees. The numbers are on our aspect. Our well being advantages are the trade-off the town and its unions fortunately made to win approval for decrease wages and fewer advantages. Finally, opposite to your place that the proposed plan is healthier than any within the public or personal sectors, the query isn’t “why do we have,” however slightly “why doesn’t everyone have access to quality and affordable health benefits?” Diana Martone
Fast lane
Bronx: I by no means thought strolling on the sidewalk might be so harmful. Well, this summer season proved simply that. These electrical scooters are being pushed on sidewalks, and the riders appear to have no regard for pedestrians in any respect. There needs to be some kind of legislation put in place that will prohibit this. Why aren’t helmets necessary? Are these people getting tickets for driving recklessly? I additionally really feel like having insurance coverage ought to come into play too. If you might be hit by one among these scooters, what occurs? These scooters are quick and are able to inflicting critical accidents or loss of life. There was a current incident of a kid getting hit in a park and being critically injured. Pedestrians ought to really feel snug strolling on the sidewalk away from automotive site visitors, however now we should be careful for scooters. Arlana Solomon Girven Walker
Disqualifying
Massapequa Park, L.I.: Felons aren’t allowed to vote, so I’m guessing they shouldn’t be allowed to run for president, or every other public workplace. Frank Mullahey
Stop amplifying
Brooklyn: Enough of listening to about The Hump. How about not publishing all of the hoopla the ex-president is busy spewing, and nonetheless whining about dropping. He must maintain one promise he made: leaving the nation if Joe Biden was elected. Try reporting one thing clever or — gasp — some information about folks doing one thing useful for his or her communities! D.M. Glick
Flipping the chook
Middletown, N.J.: Does Elon Musk even know the explanation Twitter selected a chook to be its emblem? The chook is definitely named Larry after Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics, who was the star of the NBA crew within the late ‘70s to the ‘90s. Cofounder Biz Stone revealed this in 2011. It was to honor this legendary basketball star! Musk has renamed the company X and gotten rid of the “Bird” mascot and logo. I think this change is sacrilegious, as Bird was one of basketball’s biggest gamers and a legend in Boston! Herb Hanrahan
Inaccessible
Bronx: Re Gian Carlo Pedulla’s piece, “Making the best part of Access-A-Ride much worse” (op-ed, July 23): Right on! I’m legally blind with mobility points, and not too long ago joined the Access-A-Ride program. I want it to get to work. Since February, I’ve handled late rides, no-shows and having to endure journeys miles out of my approach as a result of they stuff two or three of us in cabs like animals. Apparently, we disabled are seen as precisely that by the governor, mayor and MTA. By the way in which, the drivers aren’t penalized in the event that they’re late, however we’re penalized if we cancel a visit. Maybe if we go to Mexico and are available again into New York illegally, we’ll lastly be handled pretty. The Access-A-Ride program is a shame. Perfect match for New York City. Tony Mirabella
The jury is out
Bronx: Voicer Janice Amato claims Daniel Penny “blocked Jordan Neely’s windpipe for 15 minutes,” however in response to video recorded by a contract journalist on the prepare, the previous Marine held Neely across the neck for about two minutes. Facts matter, for Penny in addition to anybody else. Next, Amato’s going to state that Neely was merely impersonating Michael Jackson on the time as a substitute of going as much as passengers and threatening them. So a lot misinformation and presumption abounds, together with from the press. Amato additionally assumes that Penny “deliberately” killed Neely, however as Judge Judy says, that assumption goes to the operation of Penny’s thoughts, which Amato doesn’t know. Eric Cavaballo Callvado
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