MLB.com | Mike Lupica: There has been lots of talk about Giants catcher Buster Posey and his Cooperstown-worthy credentials since the 34-year-old announced his retirement several days ago. In discussing Posey’s career stats and achievements, a number of Yankees fans have pointed out that Posey’s numbers are similar to those of Thurman Munson and Jorge Posada. There is certainly a case to be made for Munson and Posada—who played in the Steroid Era—belonging in Cooperstown. Lupica argues why he believes the Baseball Writers’ Association of America voters got it wrong with both Yankees catchers.
USA Today | Associated Press: On Friday, the New York chapter of the BBWAA voted on and announced the results of a number of end-of-season player awards (on Twitter Bryan Hoch expressed how much he enjoyed presiding over the process).