Funny? Do I Amuse You?
Gary Cohen: "He could break the game wide open with a two run single."Me upon seeing the bug that told me the bases were loaded: "Well how about a grand slam?"Me upon seeing that Gary Cohen was referring to Mike Nickeas: "Never mind, I'll just hope for the single."Me upon Mike Nickeas hitting a grand slam: (Uncontrollable laughter).
I don'...
Via Metstradamus
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4 days ago
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4 days ago
Mike Nickeas On His Journey Thus Far
With Josh Thole going on the new 7-day DL with a concussion, Mike Nickeas will get a chance to show what he’s got as an everyday backstop over the next week. This is a wide open opportunity for Nickeas, who has never been known for much more than an above-average arm and a good clubhouse guy.
After being drafted by the Rangers in the fifth round of the 2004 draft, Nickeas...
Via Mets Merized Online
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22 days ago
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22 days ago
Pass the Salt!! Mets 5, Phillies 2
In what could be called a rather dumb move, I boldly told Twitter that if Mike Nickeas saved/won this game I would “eat his glove…with salt”. Welp…pass the salt, folks. While Nickeas may not have driven in the winning runs (I’ll get to that in a bit), he was a vital part of the Mets’ 8th inning rally that broke the tie-that-wouldn’t-die...
Via The Daily Stache
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23 days ago
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23 days ago
FEELING FESTIVE
Mets dress for Cinco de Mayo
The New York Mets shared a picture via their Facebook account of a few of the players dressed up to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
Via MetsOnline
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26 days ago
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26 days ago
Nickeas and Duda unavailable with flu
Photo by Michael Baron Mike Nickeas is unavailable for tonight's game due to flu like symptoms, if the Mets need an emergency catcher Mike Baxter would fill-in. Baxter has never played the position in the majors or the minors, but played the position in the 2008 Fall instructional league. The Mets may fly in a catcher for the taxi squad in case Nickeas can't return.Lucas...
Via Mets Fever
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29 days ago
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29 days ago
Murph Sits, Duda Flu, Niese Takes On Stros: Mets Lineup Vs. Astros - May 1, 2012
Lucas Duda is still under the weather and Mike Nickeas is battling the flu also. The Mets are considering bringing up back-up catcher if Nickeas doesn't start to feel better. Mike Baxter is the back-up catcher tonight.
Daniel Murphy gets his first breather of the year, and Justin Turner gets the start at 2B.
Tonight's Mets Lineup:
1. Nieuwenhuis - LF
2. Tejada - SS...
Via Long Island Met Fan
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May 01, 2012
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May 01, 2012
Things Are Coming Together; Baxter, Nickeas and Herrera Are Solid Bets
Adam Rubin of ESPN says Mike Baxter, Mike Nickeas and Daniel Herrera ”remain solid” for the Opening Day roster, with the only potential disruption a late, late pickup by the organization or Tim Byrdak being ready for next Thursday’s season opener against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field.
He also adds that “unofficially”, catchers Rob Johnson and Lucas...
Via Mets Merized Online
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March 29, 2012
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March 29, 2012
Baxter, Nickeas, and Herrera are clear cut front-runners for roster spots
Herrera Smells Roster Spot
According to Adam Rubin of ESPN NY, Lefty-hitting backup outfielder Mike Baxter, catcher Mike Nickeas and left-hander Daniel Herrera are clear-cut front-runners for Opening Day roster spots.
Terry Collins offered insight into prospect Josh Edgin not being selected to serve as Tim Byrdak's
replacement when the manager indicated Tuesday it would...
Via Mets Chronicle
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March 27, 2012
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March 27, 2012
Get To Know Mets Catcher Mike Nickeas
I had a chance to do a Q&A with NY Mets catcher Mike Nickeas the other day. Mike was nice enough to take the time to field a whole slew of questions I threw at him, regarding his defense, his hitting, working with Josh Thole, and lot’s of other stuff. Mike is working hard this off-season getting ready for what should prove a very big year for him, and his answers are very...
Via Mets Merized Online
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February 21, 2012
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February 21, 2012
MMO Exclusive Interview: Mets Catcher Mike Nickeas
I had a chance to do a Q&A with NY Mets catcher Mike Nickeas the other day. Mike was nice enough to take the time to answer a whole slew of questions I threw at him, regarding his defense, his hitting, working with Josh Thole, and lot’s of other stuff. Mike is working hard this off-season getting ready for what should prove a very big year for him, and his answers are very...
Via Mets Merized Online
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January 12, 2012
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January 12, 2012
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