Author: Former Writer

Talkin’ Mets: Press Box Revolution

With the off day and a chance to take the first breather of the 2017 season I elected to catch up with Rich Coutinho of ESPN 98.7. Rich talks about his new book “Press Box Revolution: How Sports Reporting Has Changed Over the Past 30 Years.” I didn’t forget about the Mets as I tell you in the open about an early troubling sign that could sink the 2017 season. [iframe]<iframe...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Set To Open Second Homestand Of 2017

Good Morning Mets Fans. The Metropolitans (7-6) will begin their second homestand of the season today as they welcome in the Philadelphia Phillies (4-8). Zack Wheeler will look to build on his last start as he takes the ball for the Mets and will be opposed by Zach Eflin of the Phillies. Tonight’s game is scheduled to begin at 7:10 PM ET and can be seen on SNY or heard on 710 WOR. LATEST...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Get A Needed Day Of Rest

Good Morning Mets Fans. Our New York Metropolitans have a day off today after completing a seven game road trip that saw them play to a 4-3 record. It was a disappointing weekend though for the “Kings of Queens,” as they suffered back-to-back-to-back losses, all in heartbreaking fashion. The Mets open up a nine-game homestead on Tuesday as they welcome in the Philadelphia Phillies....

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Morning Briefing: Harvey Looks To Help Mets Earn Series Split

Good Morning Mets Fans. The New York Mets (7-5) wrap up their four-game set against the Miami Marlins (6-5) today as they look to split the series. Matt Harvey will toe the rubber for the Mets and be opposed by Dan Straily of the Marlins. Today’s game has a scheduled first pitch of 1:10 PM ET and can be seen on SNY and heard on 710 WOR. LATEST METS NEWS Yesterday, Jacob deGrom was on his...

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Sandy Alderson is One of Baseball’s Best General Managers

Sandy Alderson may be one of the best general managers in baseball. While an argument could be made for Theo Epstein – yes he did put together rosters that ended the two most famous curses in baseball, but a case can be made for Alderson. When Alderson took over the Mets in 2010, he wasn’t just fighting against curses, he was fighting a fan base who didn’t believe in the team,...

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