Joey Wahler
Broadcast journalist and personality, writer and play-by-play announcer in the No. 1 media market
Broadcast journalist and personality, writer and play-by-play announcer in the No. 1 media market
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Joey Wahler is a trusted and entertaining source of sports information in New York and New Jersey. He has broadcast nationally for Westwood One Radio, and locally for Madison Square Garden Network, WFAN Radio, WCBS-AM, News 12 New Jersey and CN8. Wahler has written for New York Post Sports Week, MSG.com and SNY.tv. In the studio and in the field he has a flair for the unique and the offbeat. A passionate storyteller, Wahler has a track record for enterprising compelling human interest stories. His TV anchoring and reporting have earned five New York Emmy nominations. Wahler's work has been recognized in the New York Post and New York Daily News. The Brooklyn native's on-air career in New York began while attending Seton Hall University.WFAN Bio Link: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/personality/joey-wahler/
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How does a 30-year-old, retired millionaire spend his money, er, his time? Drew Henson debuted last night as a football game analyst on ESPN3 during a 31-0 Rutgers win over Norfolk State. While a Michigan quarterback, in 1998 he infamously signed a six-year, $17 million dollar deal as a third-round Yankee pick, labeled a future star. After sharing time with Tom Brady for two years, in 2000 Henson led the Wolverines to the Big Ten title, before skipping his senior season to pursue baseball. After reaching Double-A, that year he was traded for pitcher Denny Neagle of Cincinnati, which dealt him back to the Yanks in 2002. After two brief Yankee stints, Henson's baseball career ended in 2003 with a .111 lifetime average (1-for-9). He returned to football in 2004 as backup quarterback for Dallas, starting Thanksgiving Day against Chicago ahead of Vinny Testeverde. Newly retired after playing on NFL practice squads and in NFL Europe, perhaps Henson's third career will be a charm.
August 31, 2010: Sports Illustrated Tried To Give Mets A Heads-Up About Dickey Last Spring
While 35-year-old journeyman RA Dickey (left) has caught baseball by storm, posting a 9-5 record with a 2.57 ERA, ninth-best in the majors, in Sports Illustrated's Baseball Preview Issue Albert Chen suggested that the Mets open the season with the knuckleballer as their fifth starter. Chen wrote, "Last year with Minnesota, Dickey had his lowest ERA (4.62) and highest strikeout rate (5.9 K's per nine innings) since he started using the pitch." Great call by Chen....ESPN2 analyst Carolyn Peck after Liberty coach Anne Donovan frantically tried to call timeout during Sunday's WNBA playoff game at Indiana, but went unnoticed by her players and the officials: "She's 6'7" at halfcourt. How do they miss her?"....Although Hiroki Kuroda lost his bid in the eighth inning against the Phillies last night, between Brooklyn and Los Angeles the Dodgers have 20 no-hitters. Against the Phils alone they've thrown four times as many no-no's, four, as the Mets have totaled in their history - none.
9-1-10: Update: I emailed Chen, congratulating him on his Dickey evaluation. He responded, "I have to say,
August 30, 2010: Make No Mistake: Navratilova-Evert Rivalry Was Dominated By Martina
The Martina Navratilova-Chris Evert rivalry is the focus of an ESPN documentary September 14. Their grudge matches had longevity, spanning from 1973 through 1988, and drama, pitting American girl-next-door Chrissie against Czech-born Communist Martina. Navratilova's head-to-head edge, 43-37, only begins to tell the story. While Evert won 21 of their first 24 matches, that was before before an erratic, overweight Navratilova became ripped and dominant. From the 1981 U.S. Open Semifinals through the 1984 U.S. Open Final, Navratilova won 19 of their next 21 meetings, including 13 straight, and five of their six Grand Slam Finals. Navratilova had a 10-4 mark in their Slam Finals overall, including 5-0 at Wimbledon and 2-0 at the U.S. Open. While their rivalry boosted the popularity of women's tennis, it was game, set and match, Navratilova.
September 4, 2010: Bob Dernier's Cub Return Is Reminder of Pesky 1984 NL Champions
The recent hiring of Bob Dernier (left) as Cubs first base coach conjures up bad memories of Chicago's 1984 division champions that finished six and-a-half games ahead of the Mets. Managed by Jim Frey, those Cubs went from 91 losses in 1983 to 96 wins. Featuring an unusually set lineup, their starters all played at least 133 games, as shortstop Larry Bowa played in 133 at age 38. The other starters: C Jody Davis (19 HRs, 94 RBIs), 1B Leon Durham (23 HRs, 96 RBIs), 2B Ryne Sandberg (.314, 19 HRs, 84 RBIs), 3B Ron Cey (25 HRs, 97 RBIs), LF Gary Matthews (.291, 82 RBIs), CF Dernier (45 SBs) and RF Keith Moreland (80 RBIs). Acquired during the season from Cleveland, Cy Young winner Rick Sutcliffe went 16-1 as a Cub. Future Hall of Fame closer Dennis Eckersley went 10-8 in 24 starts. Cool trivia: As Cubs that season, former miserable Met Richie Hebner played in 44 games, and future Astro and 1986 Met nemesis Billy Hatcher played in eight games.
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September 3, 2010: From Bust To Booth: Ex-Yankee Drew Henson Is ESPN Grid AnalystThe recent hiring of Bob Dernier (left) as Cubs first base coach conjures up bad memories of Chicago's 1984 division champions that finished six and-a-half games ahead of the Mets. Managed by Jim Frey, those Cubs went from 91 losses in 1983 to 96 wins. Featuring an unusually set lineup, their starters all played at least 133 games, as shortstop Larry Bowa played in 133 at age 38. The other starters: C Jody Davis (19 HRs, 94 RBIs), 1B Leon Durham (23 HRs, 96 RBIs), 2B Ryne Sandberg (.314, 19 HRs, 84 RBIs), 3B Ron Cey (25 HRs, 97 RBIs), LF Gary Matthews (.291, 82 RBIs), CF Dernier (45 SBs) and RF Keith Moreland (80 RBIs). Acquired during the season from Cleveland, Cy Young winner Rick Sutcliffe went 16-1 as a Cub. Future Hall of Fame closer Dennis Eckersley went 10-8 in 24 starts. Cool trivia: As Cubs that season, former miserable Met Richie Hebner played in 44 games, and future Astro and 1986 Met nemesis Billy Hatcher played in eight games.How does a 30-year-old, retired millionaire spend his money, er, his time? Drew Henson debuted last night as a football game analyst on ESPN3 during a 31-0 Rutgers win over Norfolk State. While a Michigan quarterback, in 1998 he infamously signed a six-year, $17 million dollar deal as a third-round Yankee pick, labeled a future star. After sharing time with Tom Brady for two years, in 2000 Henson led the Wolverines to the Big Ten title, before skipping his senior season to pursue baseball. After reaching Double-A, that year he was traded for pitcher Denny Neagle of Cincinnati, which dealt him back to the Yanks in 2002. After two brief Yankee stints, Henson's baseball career ended in 2003 with a .111 lifetime average (1-for-9). He returned to football in 2004 as backup quarterback for Dallas, starting Thanksgiving Day against Chicago ahead of Vinny Testeverde. Newly retired after playing on NFL practice squads and in NFL Europe, perhaps Henson's third career will be a charm._______________________________________________________________________________________________________
While 35-year-old journeyman RA Dickey (left) has caught baseball by storm, posting a 9-5 record with a 2.57 ERA, ninth-best in the majors, in Sports Illustrated's Baseball Preview Issue Albert Chen suggested that the Mets open the season with the knuckleballer as their fifth starter. Chen wrote, "Last year with Minnesota, Dickey had his lowest ERA (4.62) and highest strikeout rate (5.9 K's per nine innings) since he started using the pitch." Great call by Chen....ESPN2 analyst Carolyn Peck after Liberty coach Anne Donovan frantically tried to call timeout during Sunday's WNBA playoff game at Indiana, but went unnoticed by her players and the officials: "She's 6'7" at halfcourt. How do they miss her?"....Although Hiroki Kuroda lost his bid in the eighth inning against the Phillies last night, between Brooklyn and Los Angeles the Dodgers have 20 no-hitters. Against the Phils alone they've thrown four times as many no-no's, four, as the Mets have totaled in their history - none.9-1-10: Update: I emailed Chen, congratulating him on his Dickey evaluation. He responded, "I have to say,
I didn't think Dickey would be this good! What a great story."
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The Martina Navratilova-Chris Evert rivalry is the focus of an ESPN documentary September 14. Their grudge matches had longevity, spanning from 1973 through 1988, and drama, pitting American girl-next-door Chrissie against Czech-born Communist Martina. Navratilova's head-to-head edge, 43-37, only begins to tell the story. While Evert won 21 of their first 24 matches, that was before before an erratic, overweight Navratilova became ripped and dominant. From the 1981 U.S. Open Semifinals through the 1984 U.S. Open Final, Navratilova won 19 of their next 21 meetings, including 13 straight, and five of their six Grand Slam Finals. Navratilova had a 10-4 mark in their Slam Finals overall, including 5-0 at Wimbledon and 2-0 at the U.S. Open. While their rivalry boosted the popularity of women's tennis, it was game, set and match, Navratilova.
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Joey On The Tube
August 29, 2010: Tony Gwynn's Huge Wedding Tab & Tim McCarver The Singer
It pays having Tony Gwynn as a father-in-law, and who knew Tim McCarver could belt out a tune?
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August 25, 2010: Taking A Humorous Swing At Tiger Woods
Come on, if Jay Leno and David Letterman can do it....
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August 22, 2010: Bill Pulsipher Feature
Believe it or not, the former Met phenom is still pitching, and he opened up about his roller coaster life and career.
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August 8, 2010: One-On-One Interview With Yankee GM Brian Cashman
Joey asked Yankee General Manager Brian Cashman about his job security, eliciting a surprising response.
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