Brandon Tierney

Co-Host, The Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata Show at WFAN-FM (New York, NY)

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Path is forming for Yankees season to go 'sideways' in a hurry

1 month ago | audacy.com | Ryan Chichester |Brandon Tierney |Sal Licata

As the injuries continue to pile up for the Yankees this spring, Sal Licata says there should be at least some growing concern that things could go south quickly for the Bombers in 2025. "Maybe they have a chance to be a bad team if things go wrong," Sal said.
'They're screwed'

1 month ago | audacy.com | Ryan Chichester |Brandon Tierney |Sal Licata

As the Giants pivot from their Matthew Stafford pursuit, Sal Licata says Big Blue is in a situation where past mistakes and the current outlook of available quarterbacks are setting themselves up for another massive failure. "It's a recipe for disaster, especially after missing out on Matthew Stafford," Sal said. "It is clear their primary goal is to win games now.
BT wants Jets Aaron Glenn to ease up on 'win now' declarations

1 month ago | audacy.com | Ryan Chichester |Brandon Tierney |Sal Licata

Since taking the job and speaking with reporters for the first time, Aaron Glenn has not been shy about his expectation for the Jets to have a quick turnaround and win starting next season. The new head coach didn't back down from that mindset when speaking with the media again at the combine earlier this week. "We're here to win now," Glenn declared in just his second time behind a microphone as the Jets head coach.
Yankees have issues, but he wouldn't address any of them just yet

1 month ago | audacy.com | Ryan Chichester |Brandon Tierney |Sal Licata

The Yankees don't seem to be in any rush to address the questions on their roster with Opening Day a month away, and Brandon Tierney has no problem with that. In fact, BT is ready to strap in and prepare for a potentially bumpy ride through summer as the Bombers pinpoint which areas need to be prioritized to improve, and address those at the deadline. "The Yankee fan needs to get comfortable being uncomfortable for a while," BT said. "Right now, the Yankees are a flawed team, and they know it.
Knicks are a 'mess,' and it's hard to see path to true contention moving forward

2 months ago | audacy.com | Ryan Chichester |Brandon Tierney |Sal Licata

BT feels vindicated after a disastrous weekend for the Knicks, not that he feels good at all about being right. But the Knicks were dismantled by the Cavaliers and Celtics in a span of 48 hours, and BT says it's a confirmation of his belief from the beginning of the season that this team just doesn't have what it takes to win a title. "The Knicks are a mess. Not only are the Knicks a mess, I don't know what happened to the New York Knicks' heart," BT said.
'Should have been done 10-20 years ago'

2 months ago | audacy.com | Ryan Chichester |Brandon Tierney |Sal Licata

The Yankees announced Friday morning that they have made changes to their longstanding facial hair policy, which had been in place since 1976. BT and Sal took the air shortly after, and both celebrated the rule change as the Yankees getting with the times and allowing players to express themselves to keep up with the times. "I've always been a traditionalist, to the point where I do resist a lot of change," BT said. "But there's gotta be individuality. "I think it's about time.
Mets roster better built for modern MLB than Yankees heavy reliance on starting pitching

2 months ago | audacy.com | Ryan Chichester |Brandon Tierney |Sal Licata

As the Yankees and Mets get set to start spring training action, Sal Licata believes that the team in Queens is building its roster in a more conducive way to succeeding in modern Major League Baseball. The Yanks have built one of the best rotations in baseball with three high-priced free agent signings, while the Mets have elected to go with short-term deals and take fliers on starters with upside potential, and prioritizing their funds in the lineup.
BT wants no part of Jets trading up in draft to take top quarterback

2 months ago | audacy.com | Ryan Chichester |Brandon Tierney |Sal Licata

As rumors simmer about the Jets being an option to trade up to a top spot in the draft and take a quarterback, BT made it clear to start Wednesday's show that he would want no part of the new regime making such a move. "I'm not throwing a 70-yard Hail Mary as my first move as an executive and head coach of the New York Jets," BT said. "If anything, I'm going the conservative route and trading out...or stay at seven and get the best available player.
Mets path to a 'brighter future' with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. becoming clearer

2 months ago | audacy.com | Ryan Chichester |Brandon Tierney |Sal Licata

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. confirmed to reporters that he did not reach a contract extension with the Blue Jays before his self-imposed deadline, meaning he will become a free agent at the end of the upcoming season. Immediately, ears perked up across Queens, as the 25-year-old superstar has been linked to the Mets given Steve Cohen's wealth and the potential opening at first base after this season, even after New York brought back Pete Alonso.
BT wonders if Stanton news will incentivize Yankees to add...and Sal still just wants to move on

2 months ago | audacy.com | Lou DiPietro |Brandon Tierney |Sal Licata

Giancarlo Stanton is dealing with tennis elbow, and to Sal Licata, this is just another in a long line of wonders how Stanton went from MVP and Gold Glover in Miami to immobile and injury-prone as a Yankee. "I just don't understand how a guy who was in as great a physical condition as him - like, he may be the greatest physical specimen that has ever set foot on the baseball field - is always hurt," Sal said.