I was in my office when I heard the news about Tom Seaver. Stricken with dementia, he was retiring from public life and I could feel the pain throughout my entire body. As many of you now, I have been battling tough times with my dad suffering from that disease. Growing up in The Bronx as a Met fan, Tom Seaver was a big part of my childhood teaching me that dreaming is not only acceptable but it...
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Good Morning Mets Fans! Thursday was a somber day for fans of the Metropolitans as we learned that the greatest pitcher in the history of the franchise, Tom Seaver, has been diagnosed with dementia. The team fell to the Washington Nationals by a score of 6-4 on Thursday as the bullpen faltered. Jacob deGrom was on the mound for the Mets and pitched three innings as he allowed two runs on two...
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Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that there appears to be an increasing likelihood that there will be a change to All-Star game voting. In replace of the current system, an Election Day will be instituted where fans will have the opportunity to pick the starter for the game. This is one of the possible changes to the collective bargaining agreement made by Major League Baseball as well as the Major...
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I am joined by Scott Lauber of Philly.com to discuss the impact of Bryce Harper signing with the Phillies and what it means for the rest of the NL East. I also discuss why Dominic Smith is destined for Triple-A regardless of his performance this spring, why the Mets should consider keeping three catchers, and how the recently-signed Carlos Gomez fits into the equation. [iframe]<iframe...
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Good Morning Mets Fans! The New York Mets pulled out on top of an offensive match-up with the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday by a score of 10-8. The team was led offensively by Dominic Smith, who continues to show flashes of why he may just end up the starting first baseman for the Metropolitans on Opening Day. Smith went 3-for-4 with a three-run bomb and four RBI. Zack Wheeler struggled in his...
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