I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Joe D for his support in promoting the CitiField Sit Out.  The sit out is an experiment, borne of some discussions on Twitter, via several ideas on Facebook and other social media, based on Mets fans’ general feelings towards the team. I have often said that to categorize me as “angry” would be incorrect.  Yes, I know, the Coop comes off as a chick with an attitude [...]

After last night’s 14 inning marathon, I was very proud of the outstanding job by both R.A. Dickey and our bullpen. The bullpen has shined since Hisanori Takahashi returned. Tak, Bobby Parnell, Elmer Dessens and Manny Acosta completely shutdown the Astros for  five and two-third innings of solid relief, enabling the Mets to eventually break the 2-2 tie and win the game. The one thing that continues to bug the hell out of me though, is [...]

After another great outing by R.A. Dickey spoiled by a home run in the ninth, the Mets would take the win in the 14th inning by a score of 3-2 Game Notes R.A. Dickey – today he was hittable, but he scattered those hits well. R.A. went eight and one-third innings, allowing two runs on nine hits with one walk and six strikeouts. R.A. was never really in trouble, putting runners on but not giving [...]

AAA International League: Buffalo 7/12/2, Rochester 6/10/2 lf Jesus Feliciano 2 for 5, run, .340 2b Justin Turner 3 for 4, 2 runs, HR (9), 2 RBI (39), BB, .311 dh Lucas Duda 1 for 5, .318 1b Nick Evans 1 for 4, BB, K, .309 cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 0 for 3, RBI (9), BB, K, .234 (0 for his last 15, 1/8 BB/K) rf Jorge Padilla 1 for 2, K, .313 >>3b Mike Cervanek [...]

The Mets and Astros play the last game of their four game set and if the Mets can get a win tonight, then they will actually win a National League Series on the road. Last night was a thrilling, but late night, game as the Mets beat the Astros in 14 innings by the score of 3-2 with a 4-5, BB, R, 2 SB (both third base!) performance from Jose Reyes. Tonight’s starters feature Misch [...]

The Major League Baseball Player’s Association filed a grievance against the Mets and the Commissioner’s Office on Tuesday to contest the Mets’ placement of Francisco Rodriguez on the Disqualified List. The Mets announced the decision to place Rodriguez on the list Monday after they determined that he injured his right pitching thumb during his encounter with the grandfather of his children. By placing him on the list, Rodriguez’s contact became a non-guaranteed one. Rodriguez underwent [...]

Leadership. The word of the week. The month. The year? Clearly, it’s that important. But who’s in charge here? Changing players, GM’s, coaches, scouts, bat boys, and even the clubhouse janitor is futile if they lack the drive and determination to win. The ideal guys will scratch and claw because they have to win, they need to win, nothing less is acceptable or palatable. The words “It’s only a game” means nothing here. They are competitive in the workplace, neighborhood pick up games, Madden [...]

Buster Olney of ESPN, writes about some of the changes general managers are mulling over for the future. Regarding the current Waiver System: Up until 4 p.m. on July 31, all teams can engage other clubs in trade talks. But from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31 — the deadline by which all players must be in place with an organization to be eligible for the postseason roster — all players must pass through waivers, and [...]

When it comes to Mets fans, you can basically break them down into three groups. You have the eternal optimists, your garden variety pessimists, and then there are those who just sit and watch and take it all in. You can always easily identify the latter by looking at their reactions and body language after each win or loss. To the right is an example of just one of those fans, one that I’m sure you will [...]

The last four years have been difficult if you’re a Mets fan. Mets fans have had to watch Carlos Beltran take a called third strike to end the Mets’  2006 season, the collapse of ’07, the mini-collapse of ’08, the injury filled fourth place finish of ’09, and now the mediocrity of 2010. Through all of this Omar Minaya has been at the helm. The Wilpons have supported Minaya through all of this and are [...]

Good morning, Met Nation. What’s on tap? There’s always something stirring in the Met nation. It’s not always good but there’s always something stirring. MLB’s WORST FRANCHISE Who is the league’s worst franchise? I’m sure many critics say the Mets are. Jeff Pearlman of SI.com certainly thinks so. “No, the 2010 Mets are simply worthless. They are a listless, heartless, wretched baseball team; an entertainment value sans entertainment, playing ugly within the confines of beautiful new Citi [...]