Meet The Team

Mark Rosenman is a longtime New York sports radio personality and published author and writer. Rosenman's radio career began in 1980 on WGLI "The Mighty" 1290 AM. After a 25 year hiatus, where he coached a travel baseball team which included Arizona Diamondbacks first round draft pick Mike Belfiore, he returned to the radio scene in 2007 as the host of SportsTalkNY on WLIE 540 AM. The show includes interviews with current and former players, broadcasters and other sports media personalities.

Rosenman covers both the New York Mets and New York Rangers and has made numerous appearances on ESPN, NHL Network, CBS with Steve Overmyer and on FOX with Tina Cervasio on Sports Xtra as well as on radio on WFAN.

A.J. Carter is an award-winning newspaperman, who spent 34 years at Newsday as a reporter, editor, and columnist, including seven years as the Deputy Sports Editor. He directed coverage of such events as the New York Rangers 1994 Stanley Cup run and the New York Yankees late 90's Championship teams. 

Russ Cohen has extensive radio experience, including NHL Network Radio, TSN 1050 and Sportstalkny. His articles have been syndicated in newspapers across the country. He is the author of 10 books, including Strike Three, Baseball's Best Rookie, and Numbers Don't Lie: Mets and Pioneers of Baseball. Cohen will co-host "Down on the Korner" as well as contribute articles on the Mets and Mets Collectibles.

John Coppinger has loved baseball since he went to nine Mets games in 1979. They lost all nine. But after the Mets swept the Cardinals on the last weekend of the '79 season to avoid 100 losses, his optimism was off the charts. It led him to an internship with "This Week in Baseball" and a 32-year career in sports television. But he is best known in the online world as "Metstradamus," his nom de plume since 2005. It was then that he started "The Musings and Prophecies of Metstradamus," which was recognized as Metsblog's "best new blog" in 2006. That made Coppinger an award winner along with being really full of himself. He thinks Yoenis Cespedes is under appreciated and is still upset that Darren O'Day was lost on waivers to the Texas Rangers in 2009.

David Gabbay is a Junior pursuing a degree in Integrative Business, leveraging his academic foundation to bring a sophisticated analysis and unique perspective to discussions about the New York Mets. With a lifelong dedication to the team, David is a fervent New York sports enthusiast who is particularly invested in the Mets. His professional engagement extends to collaborating with sports team fan pages on Instagram, where he has actively contributed to the creation of customized merchandise tailored to enhance their online presence and engage their fan base. David's commitment to excellence in both academia and sports-related endeavors underscores his passion for contributing meaningfully to the intersection of business and sports.

 Noah Glickman is a freshman at the University of Massachusetts, studying Sports Journalism and Political Science. He plans to bring his youthful perspective when writing about the Mets for Kinerskorner.com. Glickman currently is part of the on-air sports team at WMUA and is a passionate Mets fan.

Shai Kushner, is a seasoned sports journalist and versatile professional deeply embedded in the world of baseball. Since 2014, Shai has been a trusted voice covering the New York Mets for BaseballDigest.com and GothamBaseball.com. Before his journalism career, he served as a video engineer for the Mets Baseball Operations department.Beyond the ballpark, Shai is a skilled screenwriter and advertising producer, showcasing his creative talents in diverse fields. A committed family man, he is raising two daughters as passionate Mets fans. Shai Kushner's journey is a blend of sports expertise, creative storytelling, and a heartfelt commitment to both his professional and personal life.

Mike has been a dedicated Mets’ aficionado since 1999, fueling his passion for sports from a young age. Armed with a Master’s Degree in Sports Communications and Media from Iona University, Mike possesses a wealth of knowledge in sports production and journalism. With over a decade of experience in Mets-centric blogging, he brings a seasoned perspective to the Kinerskorner.com team.

Beyond the written word, Mike also hosts his podcast, "Just End The Suffering," where he delves into the trials and triumphs of being a loyal follower of the Mets, Jets, and Knicks. His dedication to the Mets extends beyond the majors, as he diligently follows and analyzes the team's minor league system, providing insightful stories and updates for Mets fans eager to track the future stars of the franchise.

Join Mike Phillips here on Kinerskorner.com for in-depth coverage of the Mets' minor league system and a unique perspective born from years of unwavering fandom.

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Matthew Silverman is the author of more than a dozen books. He is author of Shea
Stadium Remembered, One-Year Dynasty, Swinging ’73, Mets Essential, New York Mets:
The Complete Illustrated History, Best Mets, and multiple editions of 100 Things Mets
Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die. He co-wrote Shea Goodbye with Mets icon
Keith Hernandez, Mets by the Numbers with Jon Springer, and The Miracle Has Landed
with Ken Samelson and several others. At Total Sports Publishing he oversaw the
reference division and worked closely with the National Football League and Major
League Baseball to produce the official encyclopedias for both sports. He served as
managing editor at newspapers and magazines, as well as for the reference books
Baseball: The Biographical Encyclopedia, Total Baseball, Total Football, and The ESPN
Pro Football Encyclopedia. At present he is writing a book with 1969 Met Art Shamsky.

Scott Stimell has been collecting sports memorabilia for over 35 years. For the past 30 years Scott has successfully owned and operated Cardboard Memories which is one of Long Island’s most reputable sports memorabilia retail stores. Scott is known for his knowledge and savvy of authentic autographs and his desire to teach others about them. He is also a former consultant for JSA (James Spence Authentication).

Howard Johnson played 14 MLB seasons, including with the Mets from 1985-92. Hojo produced three 30-30 seasons with New York; and the 1986 World Series champion will be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame this summer. The popular former third baseman, who also won a World Series title with the Tigers in 1984, will be a guest contributor on "Down on the Korner."

Barry Lyons played five of his six MLB seasons with the Mets, including six games as a rookie during the memorable 1986 season. He's currently manager of the Lexington Legends in the Atlantic League and will be a contributor on "Down on the Korner."