After the Mets got a little help from technology to complete a late rally and win a second consecutive game, the Mets look to take game three and sweep the Red Sox at Fenway. The Mets will have their newly acquired Tim Redding who is getting his second start with a 0-0 record and a 3.00 ERA. The Mets will go up against the knuckleballer Tim Wakefield who is 5-2 with a 3.59 ERA. Let [...]

Mets fans are still walking on air after last night’s thrilling comeback win against the powerhouse Red Sox. This one will sustain the often critical (but overly effusive) fan base until at least the next bad loss. But circle May 23rd as a defining moment in the 2009 season. After Omir Santos’ go-ahead two-run homer off of blowhard Jonathon Papelbon, a significant tremor registered on the Mets Fandom Scale. Not just Mets fans were amped [...]

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 troublesome [...]

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 game at Fenway. Only [...]

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 excruciating pain and how debilitating it was, believe it or not in [...]

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 [...]

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 that Fall Classic.  Those memories have inspired me to write a poem about [...]

The unusual absence of our star closer had me concerned during the game. They spanned the bullpen with the cameras during the 9th inning as JJ Putz was on the mound, and Frankie was no where to be found. After the win, we waited for Jerry Manuel’s press conference because we knew someone would ask him where K-Rod was and why he didn’t come out to pitch. Manuel informed us K-Rod had back spasms during batting [...]

The Mets play game two of this inter-league series against the Boston Red Sox. Mets took game one despite the lack of defense behind Santana. “He’s making his pitches, and he’s executing his pitches, but we’re not executing on our end defensively,” manager Jerry Manuel said. “And to some degree, that has to be frustrating. But he battled.” “I don’t know at this point,” Jerry said. “I don’t know if I have choices.” Concerning Ramon Martinez [...]

Buffalo 4, Columbus 3 Jon Switzer allowed a run in the top of the 8th, blowing the save, but Javier Valentin’s solo shot in the bottom of the inning gave the Bisons the win. Elmer Dessens picked it up with 1.2 perfect innings in relief, he now has an eye popping 0.79 era for Buffalo. Nelson Figueroa started and was very good, allowing just 2 runs on 7 hits in 6 innings, but got a [...]

Here is the lineup for tonight’s game: Dan Murphy 1B Angel Pagan RF Carlos Beltran DH Gary Sheffield LF David Wright 3B Jeremy Reed CF Omir Santos C Ramon Martinez SS Luis Castillo 2B Carlos Beltran, wha has been bothered by a bruised knee, will again be tonight’s DH. Jeremy Reed will replace Beltran in center field. Ryan Church will not be in today’s starting lineup, instead Angel Pagan will start in right field. Ramon [...]