July 2009
Milledge Shipped to Pirates →
According to ESPN, former Met OF Lastings Milledge, along with RP Joel Hanrahan, have been shipped to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for speed demon Nyjer Morgan and LHP Sean…
June 2009
“Rest, not surgery, has been advised for Carlos Beltran.”
– @NYPost_Mets
Email Dated June 15, 2010
leitch:
Sir —
So I saw your Twitter post, the one that said “deadspin dudes new book sux balls he can blow me.” You make it sound in your Tweet that your review is somehow a sane and fair assessment; surely, you’re aware you’re a child molester, right? Only a child molester would write something like that. Or an Albino. I bet you’re an Albino. I bet you look like Powder.
In my eyes, and all...
Dear Jerry Manuel: Argenis Reyes Is Not Jose Reyes →
I have been critical of Jerry Manuel in the past, and rightfully so. His nonsensical decisions based on his own gut feeling disregard logic or reason. But as the injury-depleted Mets become harder…
A Letter to D-Wright →
Dear David Wright,
Greetings! Hey, broski!
You have by no means had a poor year. Going into last night you were batting .342. That’s pretty gosh darn good. Your .919 OPS isn’t too…
Here's to freedom of the press (& new media)
stephaniewei:
Recently, a judge approved the opening of a strip club across from Safeco Field, home of the Mariners (and the best stadium in baseball, if you will). The M’s management protested because of its proximity to an “area where children congregate.” But so do drunk fans and homeless people. I don’t have a strong opinion either way. Gotta pay the bills somehow (???).
Anyway, a few...
Is Tatis Done? →
There comes a time when being well liked and a good presence in the clubhouse isn’t enough for a guy to stay on an MLB roster. In my opinion, that time has come for Fernando Tatis. He cannot…
Series Preview: Mets at Brewers →
The Mets (37-37) travel to Milwaukee to visit the first place Milwaukee Brewers (40-35) for a three game set starting tonight at 7:05. Both teams are coming off losses on Sunday and are looking to…
Time To Try Sheffield At First Base →
I recently detailed why I don’t think Daniel Murphy should be playing first base for the Mets major league squad right now.
“But Rich, you can’t just point out a problem without suggesting a…
mikegermano:
I think it’s safe to say the sports world is changing. Scratch that, IT IS safe to say. Just take a look at what’s happened in the NBA the past couple of weeks:
Whether it was Kevin Love breaking news or Shaq hearing he’d been traded on Twitter (and then singing about it), the fact is social media is changing this landscape. More and more NBA players are signing up for Twitter...
Who’s On First? It Shouldn’t Be Murphy →
Daniel Murphy has a slugging percentage of .362.
For a defensive wiz at short stop or second base, a .362 slugging percentage is acceptable. But first basemen traditionally hit for a lot of…
Dog House Dweller of the Week, or “Bumpy Ride,... →
As a Met fan, I feel as if someone threw scalding hot coffee on my face, before kicking me in the knee and pushing me down a flight of stairs, into a pile of mouse traps.
Last week, I believe I…
Man-Crush of the Week: Fernando Nieve →
He’s only pitched one game last week, but I’m going to jump on the bandwagon anyway. SP Fernando Nieve is my Man-Crush of the Week.
Over 3 starts against the Yankees, Cardinals, and Rays, and 4…
Random Musings →
Just a few random thoughts…
Encouraging start for Oliver Perez last night for the Brooklyn Cyclones. In five innings, he struck out six, allowed only two hits and walked one batter. …
Put Redding in the Pen →
For some reason, Omar Minaya was sold on the idea that the Mets could grab the former 5th starter from the Nationals - a player the Nats didn’t want back – and turn him into the 5th starter…
DeRosa Dealt to Cards →
ESPN is reporting that IF Mark DeRosa has been dealt to the Cardinals in exchange for RP Chris Perez and a player to be named later.
Perez, regarded as the closer of the future for the Cardinals,…
Deep Breath, Mets Fans →
The Mets collected one run and four hits the last two nights against Yankee pitching. Led by AJ Burnett and CC Sabathia, the Yankee arms befuddled the lacking Mets lineup and made…
Must Knows for all Mets Fans →
From Giantsfootballbog.com to HotFoot, here I am, and if you are a die hard mets fan I feel you must know these 10 things before watching any more games this year:
1) When any member of the Mets…
First Baseball Game: Madison Square Park or...
The first team to play baseball under modern rules were the New York Knickerbockers. The club was founded on September 23, 1845, as a social club for the upper middle classes of New York City, and was strictly amateur until its disbandment. The club members, led by Alexander Cartwright, formulated the “Knickerbocker Rules”, which in large part dealt with organizational matters but...
WatchNew York sports icon Len Berman, who was let go from WNBC after 27 years, talks to Samantha Ettus on Obsessed TV.
Hey, Soup: SNY ad buy during the Yankees...
(via inothernews)
They should have just said “Michael Kay doesn’t broadcast here.” thats reason enough to switch over.
Maine Out Until All Star Break? →
Adam Rubin at his blog for the Daily News is reporting that John Maine felt pain in his throwing shoulder during his bullpen session yesterday. He received a cortisone shot and hopes to be…
Watchbrooklynmutt:
Here’s a portion of Bernard Goldberg’s follow-up with Lenny Dykstra from “Real Sports”. Goldberg points out how there’s “no furniture” when he peeks inside the mansion. Dykstra denies having any financial problems and tries to prove it by showing us his “knot” that he takes from his pocket.
video ripped from deadspin
(nsfw)
Lenny was one of my heroes when I was a kid. Sad to...
We’re In For a Bumpy Ride, Folks →
Just about every team in the majors has to deal with injuries to at least one of its more contributive players, and we all know this. The baseball gods, however, love to torture us Mets fans in a…
Flores, Mejia To Play In Futures Game →
According to Baseball America, Mets minor leaguers Wilmer Flores and Jenrry Mejia will represent the “World” team in the Futures Games, which will be played on July 12 in St. Louis. The Futures…
Watchbrooklynmutt:
Mets rookie Fernando Martinez flashed some leather this afternoon in centerfield. The second of these two catches is superb.
This is for "Maura"
maura:
hotfoot:
maura:
ninety9:
MLB.TV enters the future present. If you are a Yankee fan.
ahh… but it only seems to be for cablevision subscribers? so not much of the city proper — a slice of brooklyn and not much else — but a good chunk of the suburbs.
odds on the second team to participate in this? i’d think the red sox, since they have their own network too. (the cubs would be a...
“He recently returned from surgery after being struck with a grounder in the...”
– Argenis Reyes Returns to the Mets Tonight
Whaaaatttt???? I’m aching to hear more about this. (via adamiss)
The 2009 Mets season resembles that episode of The Brady Bunch when they went to Hawaii.
This is for "Maura"
maura:
ninety9:
MLB.TV enters the future present. If you are a Yankee fan.
ahh… but it only seems to be for cablevision subscribers? so not much of the city proper — a slice of brooklyn and not much else — but a good chunk of the suburbs.
odds on the second team to participate in this? i’d think the red sox, since they have their own network too. (the cubs would be a no-brainer for this as...
“pelf wearing unc-charlotte t-shirt in honor of maine, a proud 49er. “gotta...”
– Ben Shpigel’s twitter. omg, the otp! (via octoberspazbaby) (via brooklynmutt)
“I spoke to some doctors. They came to the conclusion I was dealing with...”
– Joey Votto, first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds, who missed nearly a month because of anxiety issues. Upon his return to the game, Votto gave a detailed, lengthy, and moving explanation for his absence. Most people who suffer like this aren’t called upon by reporters to answer questions about...
Hallelujah for Injuries? →
“That which does not kill makes us stronger” — Friedrich Nietzche
It’s no secret that the Mets have a better roster on their DL than they do in Flushing, with a plethora of injuries leaving a…
My Dissatisfaction with Jerry Manuel →
When Jerry Manuel took over for Willie Randolph last June, I was excited. I wasn’t a complete hater of Willie, but the team needed a change and Jerry looked like he’d bring some extra fire to the…
The Replace-Mets →
The Replace-Mets
It’s been a strange year for the team that calls Flushing home and looking back on last night’s win, the game was a clear reflection of the series of quirks and chance…
Brad Holt: Bullpen’s Secret Weapon? →
It is expected that Jonathan Niese will eventually get another shot in the big leagues this season. But has Brad Holt jumped him as the Mets best pitching prospect?
Toby Hyde of SNY’s Mets…
The Top 25 Steroid Users (Link) →
I recently came across a humorous blog post that ranked the top 25 steroid users in MLB history. It gave me a good laugh. There are a few former Mets on the list. Thankfully, a personal (fallen)…