I guess this whole break up the core thing is picking up some steam lately, and I still don’t know why… Maybe I am just a thick-headed Sicilian, because no matter how hard people try to convince me, I still can’t for the life of me understand how trading your best players can be construed as improving the team. Recently, I finally came to grips with the reality that we should see what we can get for core [...]

Last night, Adam Rubin of ESPN NY reported that Mets second base prospect Reese Havens, may be facing back surgery. According to an organization source, Havens is in New York, where he received injections for season-long injury trouble that started with his oblique muscles. If the trouble is not relieved within a few weeks, surgery may proceed. Havens has been highly regarded since being drafted by the Mets in the first round of the 2008 MLB Draft. Originally a shortstop, the [...]

Ex-Met and Game 6 hero Kevin Mitchell is in trouble with the law once again. And this time he may be spending up to 4 years in jail. On Thursday, a judge in Chula Vista, CA ordered the 48 year old Mitchell to stand trial from an incident at the Bonita Golf Course. In July, Mitchell allegedly punched another golfer in the head repeatedly, nearly causing the man to suffer a concussion. The individual, whose [...]

Mets sweep the Pirates in four games with a 6-2 win. Mike Pelfrey pitched seven great innings of two run baseball. Bullpen pitched well. Offense was lead by Angel Pagan and Lucas Duda who each had two RBIs on the night. Game Summary Mike Pelfrey has sealed his spot as next season’s number two starter (maybe even the ace with Johan out). Another great start by him with seven strong innings of only allowing two [...]

Update 9/16 11:00 AM  The Mets have shut down right-hander Jenrry Mejia for the remainder the season. An MRI taken last night after he was forced to leave Wednesday’s game, revealed a “rhomboid strain of the right shoulder blade,” according to a Mets official. Mejia had been scheduled to play Winter Ball this offseason so that he could continue working on his secondary pitches. I’m thinking that it probably won’t happen and that the team will most likely [...]

It’s rare to write about Major League Baseball – the New York Mets specifically – and not fall into the usual daily depressing nitpicking, the armchair quarterbacking, that the organization seems to have provided it’s loyal fans the last few years. The New York Mets are certainly a sports writers dream considering that they are rarely boring – if anything else. Occasionally though , we find ourselves lucky to come across someone with an idea [...]

Met Nation, Welcome to this Thursday edition of the Grind. I got finals, dude!  It’s been an interesting week to say the least and the fans have been taking sides on how the team should proceed going forward, who to start and who to sit, who to hire and who to fire. The Mets have turned into the ultimate fantasy team. In that same vein, it looks like fantasies are at a premium for real….. Mind of [...]

Jenrry Mejia didnt make it out of the third due to injury, but the Mets offense came through big and won their third straight. Game Notes Jenrry Mejia was removed in the third inning and diagnosed with a pulled muscle behind his shoulder. After throwing the pitch, he appeared to clutch his back. Hopefully, this has nothing to do with the strain he sufferred when he returned to the minor leagues. Raul Valdes relieved him [...]

Good Morning, Met Nation. With less than 18 games in the season, we are faced with the inevitable: Another unsatisfying end to the Mets season. We have spent countless hours talking about what might change, comings and goings, and what modicum of success our beloved Mets will have next year. The only thing that is certain is nothing is certain. Fresh Meat That term is not always meant in a positive way. Almost like the [...]

With all the chatter here – and elsewhere – about who should be fired, or not have their contract renewed, I thought I would find out who all these people are. We’re talking about a multi-million dollar business operation here, not sandlot baseball, you know. For those who are intent on changing the various Mets Officials/Staff – here’s the list as found on the Mets Team Website. Office of the Chairman Chairman of the Board [...]

R.A. Dickey was spectacular tonight and the Mets offense went ballistic in the beginning of the game to secure at least a series tie in beating the Pirates 9-1 on Tuesday. Game Notes R.A. Dickey was great today, going for the complete game win, his only run allowed on an RBI groundout in the ninth inning. R.A. allowed five hits and struck out four and walked three in his complete game victory, and even threw [...]