Author: Former Writer

Death, Taxes, and Reed in the Eighth Inning

Some things are guaranteed in life, and some should be.  Some are unwritten rules that are ingrained in you from a young age that almost become instinctual.  Hold open a door for the person behind you, give up your seat for an elderly person on public transit, tip your delivery guy, call your mother on her birthday; you know, the normal ones.  Can we just add one to the list right now? Give...

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The Amazin’ Metscast: The Jay Bay Chronicles

The Amazin’ Metscast – Episode 11 – The Jay Bay Chronicles On this week’s dumpster fire of an episode we are joined by Michael Baron as we discuss the Mets’ struggles with teams they should beat while in the midst of a Wild Card race. We also delve into the hot topic that is Jay Bruce as we witness the possible reincarnation of Jason Bay in front of our very eyes....

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Cespedes was Robbed of Game Winning Homer

Yoenis Cespedes and the Mets were robbed of a walk-off victory Wednesday night, thanks to the glove of Atlanta Braves center fielder, Ender Inciarte. Cespedes hit what looked like a game winning three-jun jack that would have saved the Mets from the embarrassment of being swept by the Atlanta Braves in a pennant race. It though was not meant to be. “I knew I hit the ball well. I knew there was a...

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Terry Collins Put Jay Bruce on Notice Tuesday Night

Jay Bruce has been nothing short of a disappointment since joining this New York Mets club. Tuesday night, Terry Collins put the “star’ outfielder on notice. In the eighth inning with runners on base and two outs, the Braves brought in lefty reliever, Ian Krol to pitch to Bruce. In an unlikely scenario, Collins pulled Bruce and inserted Eric Campbell of all people. Soup though would...

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Gsellman Denied Win as Braves Continue to Mash

Robert Gsellman had another decent game on the mound Tuesday night as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Mets by a score of 5-4. The third time around the order has been an albatross for Gsellman thus far. Since he became a starter, opponents are batting .250 against him their first two times through the lineup. The third time around though? They are batting .455. against him. Gsellman escaped all...

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