Dorian Finney-Smith was with Mikal Bridges when Knicks trade happened
LAS VEGAS — Nets teammates Mikal Bridges and Dorian Finney-Smith were working out in Dallas when they found out they were no longer teammates. The Nets traded away Bridges and their final competitive asset late last month, and the conversation changed during offseason workouts as the Nets went from discussing next season to talking about […]
Mets’ David Stearns has tough trade deadline questions to answer
ARLINGTON, Texas — The last time the Mets tried their hand at using a top prospect, they included pitcher J.T. Ginn during 2022 spring training to acquire Chris Bassitt from the Athletics. The Mets last attempted a trade at the trade deadline on July 30, 2021, when they acquired Jaybee Baez and Trevor Williams from […]
Injuries hurting Yankees’ thin prospect depth before MLB trade deadline
ARLINGTON, Texas — Spencer Jones entered the Futures Game having struck out in an Eastern League-best 37.1 percent of his at-bats. But he was in games, and that’s not a lost cause in the Yankees’ farm system in 2024. Jones, along with Roderick Elias and Will Warren, is in a subset of Yankees prospects who […]
Economists aren't finding easy answers for the new era of free trade
One area on which economists generally agree is international trade. They have been staunch supporters of free trade, dating back to Adam Smith and David Ricardo. Throughout the postwar period, their guiding principle has been that the benefits of trade outweigh the costs, but some leading economists are rethinking this premise in light of the […]
Biden Green Loan Czar To Shell Out Over $1 Billion To Firm Linked To His Old Trade Group — And His Current Office
The Biden administration’s green loan czar is looking to loan more than $1 billion to a green technology company that is connected to his old trade association and his current federal office. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) Director Jigar Shah announced Tuesday that his office has reached a conditional commitment to loan […]
Joe Schoen tried to ‘plant the seeds’ for trade with Patriots
The seeds of a possible draft-day trade between the Giants and Patriots appear to have begun to sprout during the 2024 NFL Combine, it was revealed on Tuesday night’s second episode of “Hard Knocks: The New York Giants Offseason.” The Patriots selected Drake Maye with the third overall pick in April’s draft, but the Giants […]
Brazil Socialists Enact ‘Free Trade’ Deal with Palestinian Authority
Brazil’s socialist government announced on Monday that it had put into effect a free trade agreement with the Palestinian Authority, which administers the West Bank, in a show of solidarity with the anti-Israel movement. Brazil, which officially recognizes “Palestine” as a state and withdrew its ambassador to Israel following Israel’s brutal Oct. 7 siege by […]
Mikal Bridges trade gives Knicks do-over after 2018 draft mistake
Mikal Bridges figured to join the Knicks six years ago, and now the Knicks are looking to win a championship with an expensive draft redo. As he made clear during his introductory press conference on Tuesday, Bridges expected to join the Knicks as the ninth pick in 2018. Instead, they made one of the worst […]
Mike Francesca proposes ‘perfect fit’ for Yankees-Mets trade
It’s always difficult for city rivals to work together at the trade deadline, but legendary New York radio host Mike Francesa has a suggestion for Mets president David Stearns and Yankees GM Brian Cashman. “To me, the perfect addition for the Yankees is [Jeff] McNeill,” Francesa said.Mike Francesa’s Podcast“First of all, he’s miserable with the […]
‘Growing belief’ Marlins could trade Jazz Chisholm Jr.
One of the best young players in baseball may be on the move soon. According to Miami Herald reporter Craig Misch, there is “increasing confidence” that the Marlins will trade outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. “Chisholm is having his healthiest season to date, playing at the top of the lineup and teams are taking notice.” Misch […]