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Did You Catch David Wright On Jon Stewart?
Posted By Joe D Comments (3)
Last Updated: Wednesday, October 31, 2007

On Wednesday night I watched David Wright on Jon Stewart and I gotta tell you, it was so cool to see anything Mets related on TV again. David Wright was pretty funny and he looked very comfortable on TV. When asked about how the season ended, he said he still has nightmares

Finding A Solid Reliever Could Be Riske-y Business For The Mets
Posted By Joe D Comments (10)
Last Updated: Wednesday, October 31, 2007

It’s obvious the Mets need to make some changes in the bullpen, but how to go about doing it may pose some interesting dilemmas for Omar Minaya. It’s clear that the fans demand the immediate departure of Guillermo Mota, but I don’t really see the Mets eating the

If The Mets Want To Make A Big Splash… Go Get Santana, Not A-Rod
Posted By Joe D Comments (16)
Last Updated: Tuesday, October 30, 2007

It seems like the Mets are considering making a big run at free agent third baseman, Alex Rodriguez. Bob Klapisch of the Record reports that the Mets plan to ask David Wright about switching positions. Wright had volunteered early this year to do just that, if

The Red Sox Win and the A- Rod Circus Begins
Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2009

What an interesting past 24 hours it has been in the world of Major League Baseball! One minute the Red Sox are popping corks all over Coors Field and the next Alex Rodriguez makes “news” by opting out of his Rangers/Yankees deal. In hindsight, looking back it’s

I Have To Weigh In On A-Rod…
Posted By Joe D Comments (24)
Last Updated: Monday, October 29, 2007

I think Alex Rodriguez is probably the best player I have ever seen play in the last 10-15 years. That being said, I implore Mets fans not to get blinded by A-Rod’s amazing stats… A-Rod is a ‘me first" type player who would not add anything to the Mets

MLB News: Alex Rodriguez Opts Out And Ends His Career With Yankees
Posted By Joe D Comments (7)
Last Updated: Sunday, October 28, 2007

Associated Press is reporting that Alex Rodriguez has opted out of his 10 year $252 million dollar contract with the Yankees. His career with the Yankees has come to an end… Alex Rodriguez opted out of his $252 million, 10-year contract with the Yankees on Sunday in what appears

Warm Winter For The Jacket
Posted By former Comments (0)
Last Updated: Monday, September 21, 2009

Think of Psychology, science, research, as well as data analysis. Fear not Mets faithful, you haven’t mistakenly entered a web-site designed for fans of Bill Nye the Science Guy. Rather, the terms listed above are all key words that can be directly related to New York Mets pitching

A Japanese Free For All
Posted By Joe D Comments (0)
Last Updated: Friday, October 26, 2007

According to MLB.com, over 50 Japanese players have officially filed for free agency and are eligible to negotiate contracts with and MLB teams. Several of these Japanese baseball players have already made it clear they intend to land a contract to play major league baseball here

Howard Johnson To Remain As Hitting Coach
Posted By Joe D Comments (0)
Last Updated: Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Adam Rubin of the Daily News is reporting that the Mets will no longer pursue Rudy Jaramillo as hitting coach and that Howard Johnson will remain in that position. Three years ago, Minaya had interviewed Jaramillo for the manager’s job that went to Willie Randolph. He felt it

The Sounds of Shea
Last Updated: Sunday, April 25, 2010

We all know that our days at Shea Stadium are now numbered.  I remember this past season, being asked to take a survey on the music played throughout the stadium.  I received a light-up Mets pin for participating.  So speaking of music, I decided to reflect

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