I’ve just re-read a column I wrote in the Spring when all was fresh and new and we were excited, but didn’t know what the season would bring. The column was titled “The Boys in the Booth” and I loved re-reading it. With talent like Gary, Keith and Ron – you’ve already hit an inside the park home run. Now I’m going to say goodbye and/or see you in the...
Read MoreTHE NL BATTING RACE The National League batting race wages on as last night, Jose Reyes had three hits for the Mets to retake the lead over the Brewers’ Ryan Braun. With only two games left to the season, Reyes leads Braun by just 3 ten-thousandths of a percentage point. Now that’s close! Hitter and Pitcher Match-ups Jose Reyes will face the Reds’ RHP Bronson Arroyo (9-12,...
Read MoreThe Mets and Reds play game two of this final series of the season as the Mets look to end their slide. To be honest though, the reason we are all watching at this point is mostly to see if Reyes can take the NL Batting title, as he just barely leads Braun. Capuano will get the start for the Mets tonight as he goes against Arroyo. Capuano is 11-12 with a 4.55 ERA going into his final start of...
Read MoreUpdated 9/26 I thought some of the comments that came out of yesterday’s loss were worth sharing. Mike Pelfrey seemed far from distraught from what I could see and matter of factly said, “I wanted to finish strong and obviously this is the farthest thing from it. The year didn’t go the way I wanted. It’s unfortunate, but I can’t change that. I have to get back to...
Read MoreWhen the Mets announced their 2011 entries in the Arizona Fall League recently, people said, “Who are these guys?” and “Aren’t the Mets supposed to send their best prospects to the AFL?” Well frankly, they did. At least in nearly every case they sent the best prospects that they could. The Mets apparent strategy in selecting this year’s participants, entails...
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