WFAN radio morning men Boomer Esiason and Craig Carton have bolted the Garden for Barclays Center.
The tandem had simulcasted their “Boomer & Carton Show” on MSG Network, but the contract expired in September — word is they are shopping the show around, including to the YES Network, but MSG Network remains interested.
But instead of opening a deluxe food stand at James Dolan’s transformed MSG, the radio hosts have set up digs at the Nets’ home arena in Brooklyn.
The food stand at Barclays is called Boomer & Carton Kitchen, and don’t expect to find much health food.
Though their ownership is very limited, they helped design the menu items. One of the top-sellers is the Boom Doggy Dog — a Nathan’s hot dog smothered with onions, spicy cheese sauce and crisp bacon.
Then there’s the Batchagaloop Burger, which includes a Brooklyn Burger, chicken tenders, Nathan’s fries, cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato on a brioche bun.
The Lobster Monster is another staple — a Red Hook Lobster Pound sandwich with authentic Brooklyn hot cherry peppers and mustard. And also Carton’s Kickin’ Chicken, which includes a chicken cutlet, eggplant spread, broccoli rabe, and provolone on ciabatta bread.
It’s enough to give you indigestion — which is not dissimilar to the feeling you get after listening to the naughty pair brutalize New York’s sports teams.
Beloved baseball writer headed back to Japan
The New York baseball scene takes a big personality hit this week when baseball writer Gaku “Head’’ Tashiro leaves for his native Tokyo to become an editor with Sankei Sports.
In 13 years covering major league baseball, Tashiro certainly left a mark.
Keizo Konishi and Tashiro were the first writers from Asian publications to get BBWAA cards and Hall of Fame votes. This past World Series, Tashiro became the first official scorer from Japan. He also served on the BBWAA’s board of directors.
Beyond that, his outgoing personality made him a favorite in press boxes and clubhouses throughout the major leagues.
When a going-away party Tuesday night at Mr. Dennehy’s in the West Village was winding down, the common thread running through Tashiro’s friends was unanimous: He will be missed.
Mets will salute military on Mondays
Mr. and Mrs. Met, who will be marching in the Veteran’s Day Parade up Fifth Avenue on Monday, couldn’t be more proud of what their organization is doing for the military in 2014.
Because the couple doesn’t like to talk, they have emailed the following special to The Post.
- The team will salute U.S. servicemen and women during the upcoming season with five Military Mondays, with complimentary tickets, retail discounts and community outreach events. The Mets will wear a new camouflage jersey for every Monday night game beginning April 21 vs. the Cardinals.
- Military personnel with active or retired military identification will receive complimentary tickets to Monday night games for themselves and up to three guests. For the remaining games, outside of Military Mondays, the Mets will continue to provide active military personnel with complimentary admission.
- Before each Monday night game, Mets front office staff, players and coaches, will visit a VA Hospital to meet the recovering veterans and the dedicated doctors who care for them.
“We can’t do enough for our military,” Mets manager Terry Collins said. “They make it possible for us to play a kid’s game. I am proud to be a part of what we do as a team.”
Locals top college tennis title field
Serena Williams can’t play tennis forever, and when she retires, someone will have to try and fill her shoes of being the next great American female tennis player. And three local girls, playing in the USTA/ITA National Indoor Intercollegiate Championship are looking to do just that.
Three of the 32 female entrants — including the top two seeds — are from the area. Jamie Loeb, the No. 1 seed is from Ossining, N.Y., and is a freshman at North Carolina. The 18-year old recently won the ITA American Championships. The No. 2 seed, Robin Anderson, 20, is from Matawan, N.J., and is the defending champion of the tournament. Also ranked in the top 10 is Julia Elbaba, 19, who is from Oyster Bay, N.Y.
Loeb and Anderson both have yet to drop a set and will meet in the finals Sunday at 11:30 a.m.
Charlie Hustle not sold on Papi in Hall
Pete Rose was a guest on Chris Russo’s show on “MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM” this week and was asked whether he considered David Ortiz to be bound for the Hall of Fame. Ortiz, the MVP of the World Series, has a.287 batting average, 2,023 hits, 431 HRs and 1,429 RBIs.
“I think he’s probably on his way, but I don’t know how many guys are going to put players in the Hall of Fame with just a little over 2,000 hits,” said the Hit King (4,256). “I know they never give Edgar Martinez much consideration and he was a tremendous hitter and he was the DH for Seattle, as we know. So I think Papi’s got to get a little more than 2,000 hits to really think about going to the Hall of Fame. … Usually you have to have over 2,5 26 hundred hits to go to the Hall of Fame.”
Rangers stars take to street for Dreams
Beginning on Monday, the Rangers and the Garden of Dreams Foundation will kick off their third annual Power Players Street Hockey Program. Rangers players including defensemen Anton Stralman, forwards J.T. Miller and Taylor Pyatt, along with Rangers great Adam Graves will be on hand at the launch events to provide children from the Garden of Dreams Foundation with tips and feedback about the game of hockey.