SubscribeThe reach of Bernie Madoff
By now the Jewish community has learned of the shanda that is Bernie Madoff (as in “made off with your dough”). Media both Jewish and ecumenical have opined on the possible impact his schemes might mean in feeding the stereotype of the greedy, money-loving Jew. Madoff stands accused of ripping off individuals and, of particular [...]
I’m Chass sayin’…
Steve Goldman of Baseball Prospectus handles the “dot com desk” of the Yankees Hot Stove program on the YES network. This brief video segment considers Tim Raines as a potential Hall of Fame candidate. I was surprised to see Murray Chass as a member of the on-air speaking heads (I’ve never seen this program before, [...]
Fish or fowl (or When is a blog not a blog)?
The estimable Murray Chass was unceremoniously given the heave-ho when The New York Times decided to cut bait and trim staff. As great a baseball writer as he was, he had come into disfavor with members of the younger demographic for his refusal to get with the times (so to speak) by embracing the new [...]
