Month: May 2009

If Church Goes On DL, It Screams For An F-Mart Callup

I wrote extensively on promoting F-Mart last week, but now with news that Ryan Church could go on the DL, it’s worth revisiting. Adam Rubin of the Daily News writes, Ryan Church will be examined by team doctors in New York on Monday, and hopes to get a definitive idea of what’s ailing him and whether he will need to go to the disabled list. Church has yet to receive an MRI of his...

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Wow, K-Rod Feels Great and Wants To Close Today!

This morning I voiced my concerns about assuming that K-Rod could be done for weeks and even months. I said to leave the diagnosing to the professionals and cited my my own experiences with people who suffered back spasms like K-Rod and were back at work in a few days. I urged everyone to just be hopeful and see what unfolds today. Guess what? K-Rod feels great and wants to close today’s...

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How Long Will K-Rod Be Out?

The short answer is, nobody knows. I’ve read a half dozen articles today regarding Frankie Rodriguez, and while a couple of them are painting a gloom and doom scenario, I say leave the diagnosing to the professionals and keep hope alive. I know many a person who had severe back spasms that prevented them from walking or even getting out of bed without some assistance. Despite the...

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101 Reasons Why Bobby Parnell Is A Keeper

I thought the Mets made a mistake when they decided they would put Bobby Parnell in the bullpen to start the season. Boy was I ever wrong! The more I see of this kid, the more there is to like. I’ve heard his name in trade rumors all off season long and even this season as bait to get another bat or starter. Let’s end that kind of talk right now. Pitchers like this you buld around,...

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Spirit of ’86

Whenever the Mets and Red Sox square off in their rare interleague meetings, even a casual Mets fan can’t help but think of the 1986 World Series.  Their seven-game showdown was one for the ages, culminating in the World Championship trophy being brought to Shea.  During this weekend’s interleague series between the Mets and Sox, I’ve been reliving many cherished memories of...

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