The Mets climbed back into first place after a 9-5 victory over the much maligned Braves. Oh, and that one team in Philadelphia got walloped by the Marlins (Yay Marlins!) Welcome to another installment of Hot or Not. I’m hoping the Mets can carry this column into the post season.Daniel Murphy and Nick Evans got key hits in last night’s victory. Earlier in the week, they had to go...
Read MoreAs reported in the Buffalo News, the Buffalo Bisons have called a press conference for Monday morning in Dunn Tire Park to officially announce the New York Mets will be their new parent club next season. “This is great news for Buffalo sports fans. The Mets and Bisons are a natural marriage, and one that I believe will last a very long time. I encouraged the Mets to affiliate in New York...
Read MoreThe Mets overcame some shoddy defense to come back and beat the Braves by a score of 9-5 thanks to a huge pinch hit two-run double by rookie sensation Dan Murphy. The game started out with Jose Reyes hitting a leadoff first inning homerun to put the Mets up early, but it soon became clear this game was going to be a wild one. Oliver Perez actually pitched a great game going six innings and...
Read MoreA little less than two years ago, the Mets bullpen was heralded as the most elite in the National League. It was set up perfectly and had all of the elements that constructed an ideal committee to spell the tired starting pitching staff. My how times have changed! When a starter visibly didn’t have his stuff to get the job done on a given day, Darren Oliver was ready in a moments...
Read MoreAs I wrote in a post earlier this week, the Mets are making the playoffs. Whether it’s by winning the division or winning the Wild Card, I have absolutely no doubt the Mets are in. That being said, I was wondering about a few decisions the Mets may soon have to face in constructing their Playoff Roster. 1. How many catchers do the Mets carry? Thanks to the ever so fragile body of Ramon...
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