Mets losses always get me to start thinking and yes even overreacting. I was wondering about a few things while I watched the game, and I wanted to discuss one of them with you. Last season we had to switch the 3-4-5 spots in the batting order because of Delgado’s slump. Now that he is hitting the heck out of the ball again, should we revert back to a 3-4-5 of Beltran, Delgado, and Wright?...
Read MoreThe usually mild mannered Willie Randolph, was anything but that during his post game press conference this afternoon. A visibly distraught Randolph was as critical of his team’s performance than at any time since he took control of the team. “That put a damper on a nice off-day, huh? Jeez,” Randolph said after the Mets fell below .500 (5-6) with an overall ugly display at Shea. “Hitting...
Read MoreWhen listening to the opening introductions on the last Opening Day at Shea I intently heard the loud disdain for some members of the Phillies. When Jimmy Rollins’ name was announced I think the boos were so loud it put another crack in the Liberty Bell. OK I get it, I’ve been paying attention, I know why the Met Fan characteristically boos him and others, such at Pat...
Read MoreBen Sheets rained all over Johan Santana’s Shea Stadium debut, and masterfully out-pitched our new ace as the Milwaukee Brewers topped the Mets 5-3 on Saturday. Three home runs by Bill Hall, Rickie Weeks and Gabe Kapler helped end Santana’s day and a three-game losing streak. He lasted 6 2-3 innings and allowed five runs and six hits with two walks, striking out seven and throwing...
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As last season came to a sad close, many of us pushed back our tears and wondered out loud, “How could this have happened to us”. We searched for answers, but there were none that can console us. We were broken and we needed someone or something to restore our faith. January 5th seemed just like an ordinary day. Most of us were still feeling down, and so far the off season had...
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