Author: Clayton Collier

Mets Rumor Mill: Hairston Drawing Big Interest, Byrdak Not So Much; Soto, Street & More

Well ladies and trolls, it’s that time again! It’s July 30th and that means all those last minute wheelings and dealings will get done, maybe with the exception of our New York Mets. Anyway, here’s the latest on your Amazin’s as the deadline approaches: Quite A Bit Of Last-Minute Interest In Scott Hairston: Team such as the Tigers, Giants, Braves and Rangers have been...

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Dickey Wins Number 14 As Amazin’s Rout Arizona 5-1

Dickey came back strong as the Mets were able to split the four game set with Arizona by a final score of 5-1. Recap: Closing out this four-game set, the Mets looked to their ace, R.A. Dickey, to even up the four game set and get this tanking Mets team turned around. The offense got Dickey an early cushion as they did for Matt Harvey in his debut Thursday, scoring a pair on back to back doubles...

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Matt Harvey Makes Amazin’ Debut, Leads Mets To Memorable 3-1 Victory

What a way for Matt Harvey to break into the big leagues! Rarely do you see a guy exceed the expectations and hype surrounding him prior to his debut. 5 1/3 shutout frames, 11 punchouts and one big first win to end the Mets six-game skid. Recap: The Mets rolled into Arizona ice cold, coming off an 0-6  homestand and a 1-11 post-All-Star Game stretch. The morale was at an all-time low. Then this...

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Reeling Mets Fall Under .500 After Sweep By Dodgers

“It’s very disappointing. We’re not happy with the way things have gone the last 10 days and we got to buckle down, get after it and get back over. We got a tough three games coming up, we got to pick ourselves up and get ready for them.”  ~  Terry Collins Despite another great outing by Niese, and a valiant rally in the ninth, Ramon Ramirez let up five runs in the 12th...

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Mets Pummel Nats Early, Survive Late To Avoid Sweep 9-5

Backed by an enormous offensive effort highlighted by a two homerun game by David Wright, R.A. Dickey held the first place Washington Nationals at bay to grab his 13th victory on the season and more importantly end the Mets six-game skid. Recap: In one of the more prominent matchups of the season, knuckleballer R.A. Dickey took the mound going head-to-head with the Nats’ all-star southpaw...

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