Some weird happenings are taking place in Metsville in the last few days. First, Jeff Wilpon and John Ricco make an unexpected stop in Atlanta on Monday to watch the Mets lose to the Bravos. It prompts Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, to suggest a potential shakeup was in the works. “With just over a month remaining in the season, the Mets remain far from playoff contention, spawning the notion that a personnel shakeup is on the horizon.” While [...]

In the past week or so, I’ve written about Roger Clemens’ fall from grace three times, and seen the roof over my front porch fall as well. I’ve had four or five carpenters doing their best for several days and they seem to be making progress, slowly. I feel as though I am living in an alternate universe as Hurricane Earl is beating up on the easternmost part of New England – thankfully not here [...]

AAA International League: Buffalo 7/8/2, Lehigh Valley 4/8/4 rf Jesus Feliciano 2 for 5, 2 RBI, .341 ss Justin Turner 0 for 5, .310 2b Russ Adams 1 for 4, run, BB, .261 1b Nick Evans 1 for 4, run, BB, 2 Ks, .309 cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 0 for 4, BB, 3 Ks, .208 lf Mike Cervanek 1 for 5, run, .253 3b Zach Lutz 1 for 3, 2 runs, HR (1), 3 RBI (4), [...]

Some mind-blowing stuff from the guys at Deadspin. A reader submitted the following to them detailing an incident that took place on a flight to Chicago for today’s game against the Cubs. Apparently, Omar was flying coach, but that’s the least of this tale. So I’m settling into my seat on a VERY inexpensive Jetblue flight to Chicago to see the Mets in Wrigley when I notice the flight attendant having a hard time closing [...]

Atlanta Braves: (78-56; Leader) Alright, you already know what the Bravos have been up to, but did you know that they’re going to play the Florida Marlins next? Riveting stuff. Also, Tim Hudson won NL Pitcher of the Month on the back of his 1.71 ERA in August. Philadelphia Phillies: (76-58; -2) Last week, when I wrote about the team from Philly, they were on a four-game losing streak. Now, they’ve won six of seven, [...]

Yesterday I posted a widely controversial blog about my disdain over much of the internet reaction to the Jeff Francoeur trade on Wednesday night. The post was intended to characterize the stark differences between internet savvy Mets fans and those who follow the team in more traditional ways. It was also my own personal reaction to the hate-fest that took place that evening on Facebook and mostly Twitter. Surely, no Mets player who gives 110% deserves the barrage of [...]

Good Morning, Mets Faithful. I’ll attempt to take you into your weekend with a few thoughts. Gee, Mejia or Both? Well, I got my wish. Dillon Gee’s primed for a Sept. call-up. Yet another effort to see our AAA guys get a shot to get a chance, Omar’s “going young” mandate not withstanding. The 24-year-old is 13-7, 4.69 ERA in 27 starts for the Bisons, striking out 157 batters in 161 opps. Since Mejia is slated to start, where does that leave Gee? I like Mejia [...]

Mets avoid the sweep in Atlanta as they get a 4-2 win over the Braves. Santana pitched well until he had to be pulled with an injury. Bullpen held it together with Takahashi getting the save. Wright led the offense with two hits and a homerun. Game Summary Johan Santana was finally able to stop his first inning woes that have been plaguing him lately but would give up a homerun to McCann in the [...]

AAA International League: Buffalo 2/7/0, Scranton 9/12/1 Dillon Gee got crushed in his final AAA outing of the season, giving up 7 earned runs on 7 hits in 4 innings, but he’s still in line for a promotion to the major leagues, since he’s got to be protected on the 40 man roster this November, or be exposed in the Rule V (and he WOULD absolutely be taken). Zach Lutz DNP for a second straight [...]