Rearranging the deck chairs on the YES Network

Bob Klapisch, 1/2/10: "It appears (David) Cone’s short but brilliant run in the YES broadcast booth may be over. Sources say Cone is out after a heated disagreement with network executives.

• A spokesman confirmed via e-mail: “David’s contract is up. We’d love to have him back, but he’s in the process of evaluating his various options. … He may not be back based on what he decides.”

Cone’s skill and confidence grew appreciably in the past year. Like former-Met teammate Ron Darling, he had a graceful way of explaining baseball to casual fans, but also was immersed in cutting edge sabermetrics."...

• On Joba Chamberlain, Klapisch says:

"Just say what’s obvious to everyone else — that you love airing out your fastball, seeing it hit 97 mph on the Stadium radar gun. Where else can you max out

• except in the bullpen?"

From North Jersey.com, "Klapisch: New Year's Wishes for Baseball Fans" via NYYFans.com

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