Updated Post 8/30 Terry Collins said it is a mistake to suggest the Mets’ goal for the remainder of the season is to finish in third place, ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins. “You know, it’s not a goal. I don’t know where that’s coming from,” Collins said. The Mets manager says his goal is to reach .500. “The goal is to play as good as we can for as long as we can. For me, our [...]

Good Afternoon Mets Fans! Tonight at 6:00 PM will be the debut of our Mets Merized Radio Show on Blog Talk Radio. We have a great one-hour show planned, and we are happy to announce that our first guest will be notable and featured columnist Craig Wolff of the Newark Star-Ledger. Craig started his career with co-host Stephen Hanks at SPORT Magazine in the late 1970s, when the Mets were in the doghouse. He went [...]

Done deal… The Binghamton Mets, have been affiliated with the Mets since they were incepted in 1992, and New York Mets have announced a four-year extension of their player development contract, securing the B-Mets as the Mets’ Double-A affiliate through the 2016 season. Original Post 7/12 An article that appeared in Thursday’s Press & Sun-Bulletin reported that a new deal between the Binghamton Mets and their parent club the New York Mets is near.   In the [...]

Last night, rookie pitcher Matt Harvey was very effective if not dominant and he picked up his fourth win of the season for his effort. what has made Harvey really stand out for me since being promoted, is how serious and all business he is on the mound. It helps him keep an even keel even on nights where he may not have his best stuff. He doesn’t give into the batters and adapts his game as [...]

Jupiter 2, St. Lucie 1 Logan Verrett was strong, but Jupiter came through in late innings in the 2-1 loss. Key Players Cory Vaughn – 1 for 3, 1 RBI, 1 strikeout, 1 caught stealing (4th of the season) Darrell Ceciliani – 1 for 4, 1 run scored, 1 strikeout Aderlin Rodriguez – 0 for 3, 2 strikeouts Logan Verrett – 7 IP, 4 hits, 1 run allowed, 0 walks, 4 strikeouts Taylor Whitenton – [...]

Matt Harvey, without having his best stuff still had a quality start against the Phillies, thanks to some key offensive contributions from Lucas Duda — Matt Harvey came out of the gate throwing his fastball often, and about as hard as Mets fans have seen in during this 2012 season. Harvey hit 99 MPH at least 5 times, and utilize that fastball for two strikeouts looking. Harvey’s final line would be six and one-third innings [...]

  He answers to the name “Rook” as in rookie. He has a smile that lights up the world. He has talent to match. He has an easy way about him that belies the competitive edge that lurks beneath the surface. He is a baseball player, a prodigy, and a Met. His name is Gavin Cecchini, and he has just arrived in Brooklyn to help out down the stretch as the Cyclones battle for a [...]

According to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, the Mets have selected the following seven players to represent the team in the Arizona Fall League: RHP Ryan Fraser: 5-4, 2.77 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 61.2 IP, 20 BB, 42 K LHP Chase Huchingson: 7-7, 4.17 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 114.1 IP, 54 BB, 91 K LHP Adam Kolarek: 3-3, 2.79 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 61.1 IP, 24 BB, 75 K, 18 Saves RHP Greg Peavey: 7-8, 5.06 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 137 [...]

Wally Backman talked to reporters after last night’s final home game for the Buffalo Bisons at Coca Cola Field. The Herd fell to the Rochester Red Wings 10-4 after the bullpen allowed eight runs once Collin McHugh was pulled from the game after hitting his limit of 75 pitches. In the interview Backman talks about the loss of key players that led to their fall from first place in early June to last place where [...]