LATEST STORIES FROM THE METROPOLITANS
Let's Rock!
April 06, 2009 by
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Today is the big day we’ve all been waiting for. Its been a long cold winter after not seeing any October baseball and then having the Phillies take the crown. None of that matters though as we’re about to see the Mets win the season’s last baseball game!***I’m not thrilled...
Adios Spring Training
April 02, 2009 by
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The Sports Illustrated Baseball Preview is out and they have selected the Mets as the favorites to win the 2009 World Series. This is a promising thought considering that the last two years have been abysmal for the organization and its fans. I think the Mets have an awesome chance...
the season is almost here
February 20, 2009 by
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It is time to be excited. Baseball is in the air. Pitchers and catchers reported and for at least a few weeks, hope and excitement are abundant. Everyone is hoping for the continued development of the kid they saw last fall and for just another good year from their aging stars.Things...
A-Lightning-Rod
February 09, 2009 by
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Alex Rodriguez is a guy who has two amazing abilities. He pounces on fastballs in a snake like fashion. He also does incredibly stupid things.Everyone knows by now that he has been implicated as testing positive in MLB’s 2003 steroid sampling.I can understand why the guy would do...
our second place team
February 04, 2009 by
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"We like our team," Minaya said. "I'm ready to go with this team. We addressed our priorities, and our team today is better than it was at the end of last year."-Omar Minaya at the Oliver Perez press conferenceI don’t know if I’m being a tad extreme but...
happy new year
January 05, 2009 by
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With the New Year here it can only mean one thing:We’re only a few weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting!I’m excited about the work done by Omar Minaya in reshaping the bullpen but I’m still very nervous about the status of our rotation and downright feel like crap...
Prospect Analysis
December 16, 2008 by
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Baseball Prospectus has released its review of the Mets Top 11 Prospects. Some people will find it disheartening that the team has no 5 star can’t miss prospects in the system. Others will say that the Mets have drafted poorly or are running a depleted system.I pay no mind to negative...
Good bye Greg Maddux
December 13, 2008 by
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Greg Maddux called it a career this week. It was a rather low publicity send off when you think of the treatment Roger Clemens got as he retired (all three/four times). He deserves a lot more attention if you ask me considering he was the best pitcher since the expansion era. Yea I...
Is the game over when they stop selling beer?
December 11, 2008 by
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Omar Minaya has gone out and rebuilt the Mets bullpen. He has done in an excellent fashion nonetheless. Getting the two best closers available at an incredibly reasonable price was a masterstroke. The Mets now have what may be the best back end of any team in the majors.K-Rod is among...
Let's turn on that stove!
October 30, 2008 by
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Now that the Phillies have found a way to throw salt on the wound, it's time to focus on next year. We all know the names and the needs. Minaya has some options and I think that the Wilpons are going to want alot of fans in the shiny new seats. That adds up to many "potential...
Picking Up the Pieces
October 12, 2008 by
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The empty feeling hasn’t subsided for many Mets fans. It’s hard watching the Phillies and their scumbag fans enjoying playoff baseball.It’s even harder to watch when you hear about potential trades that make little to no sense at all. The proposed trade of Beltran for Cano, Versa...
Placing the blame
September 29, 2008 by
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As the dust settles and I begin negotiations with the devil to acquire opening day tickets for next year, I think its time to look at the top three reasons at why this team failed. 1. Willie Randolph: Willie was a burden on this team. He represented the collapse in my eyes and was...
"Being a Mets fan really sucks"
September 25, 2008 by
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Those words did not come from my mouth, but came to me from my friend's fingers via a text message during the 9th inning of last night's game. For three consecutive innings, the Mets had a prime scoring opportunity only to come away with one run during those three innings....
Things Are Getting Kind of 'Ticklish'
September 24, 2008 by
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So the Mets have 29 blown saves this season. That is a very troubling number as they move towards a potential playoff birth, but I need to take a step back for a moment and think a bit more positively about this situation. For one, Jerry Manuel is not Willie Randolph. He believes in...
Prove It
September 22, 2008 by
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The Phillies close out the season with 6 games against the Braves and Nationals at home. They have a combined record of 22-8 in games against those teams this year. Atlanta has particularly sucked against them by winning only 2 of 15.The Brewers close out the season at home with 6...
'the collapse' vs september 2008
September 19, 2008 by
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Bunches of you haven’t gotten over what happened last year. It’s understandable. Coming off a year in which we were a game away from the World Series, our hopes were high and everyone was ready for the ticker tape parade.Those hopes and dreams were dashed when Tom Glavine officially...
Delgado > Howard
July 29, 2008 by
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Yes, many thought I was a bit overzealous when I said that Delgado has been better than Howard this year, but I stand by that claim and that is likely to remain true over the course of the season. Delgado's OPS+ of 120 is actually really respectable this year and Ryan Howard has...
Ho-hum....another day and more baseless claims.
July 22, 2008 by
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Mets vs. Phillies vs. MarlinsLen from Manhattan: And Delgado vs. Howard is closer than you think, no?SportsNation Jayson Stark: (1:18 PM ET ) How is Delgado/Howard closer than I think? We're talking a 30-RBI difference (and 11 homers). And nearly an 80 point difference in hitting...
Philly Making Power Moves?
July 17, 2008 by
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There have been many, many acts of futilty throughout history born out of desperation. It is inevitable. You can either go down quietly or you can try and do something....anything. To me, it is sort of admirable the way the Phillies decided to 'go after it'.I know this all...
2nd Half Swelliciousness
July 17, 2008 by
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The Mets have now won nine straight games, which is their longest such streak since 2000 and I think ever. It is ALL Jerry Manuel and no one else.Obviously I am kidding, but this team is in much better shape than they were with Willie.One thing I love is the fact that Manuel is a man...
Tony B...Champion of the People
June 23, 2008 by
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As the Mets Turn: Chapter 12Who gives a crap and move on. "There's nothing to that, honestly," Manuel told The Post. "I've always gotten along real well with guys like [Mets assistant GM] John Ricco, guys like Tony Bernazard, Omar [Minaya]. The conversations...
Random Notes 8-20-08
June 20, 2008 by
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Huh? Was this REALLY necessary? And if Randolph did not see it coming, he needs to sharpen up his self awareness. A lot.Oh Joe Blanton... There were people who actually wanted you for Lastings Milledge. His ERA+ of 80 can stay where it is while the Mets have found Figuerora who posted...
Randolph Redux
June 17, 2008 by
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So um....I don't know if you have heard, but he Mets fired their manager. Is that still even being talked about?I did not have time yesterday to fully dive into the depths of my brain to say everything I wanted to say about the issue. Luckily, I do not have to today as Rob Neyer...
Keep Moving...There Is Nothing To See Here....
June 17, 2008 by
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Ding ****! The Witch is dead. Which old Witch? The Wicked Witch!I somehow feel vindicated and applaud my own steel resolve. I was berated at times and called many unspeakable things for keeping my cause alive, but it is finally over. However, I think the Mets sort of handled this badly...
Progress, But No Results
June 16, 2008 by
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I prefer results oriented activities, but some people are looking at the silver lining in this 3-7 skid the Mets are mired in. "We have to dig down deeper, and I think we have," Randolph said. "It might not show in our record, but we are starting to play better. We have...
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