Month: October 2009

Around The Majors: Award Edition

No NL East Report today, as the division is clinced, everybody is eliminated, and nothing has really changed. Monday will feature a year-in-review edition of the NL East Report, though. Today we will take a look at the award races across Major League Baseball and my picks. National League MVP: Albert Pujols has had this award sealed since June, and there is no other player as all-around...

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It’s Been All Down Hill For Frankie Rodriguez

So much for revamping the bullpen last off season… J.J. Putz – 2 thumbs down… Sean Green – 1 1/2 thumbs down (I sliced half my thumb off on a slicing machine when I worked at the deli. Not!) Frankie Rodriguez – You tell me? According to Newsday, Francisco Rodriguez became the first pitcher since Lee Smith in 1995 to allow two game-ending grand slams in the same...

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So Much For The Little People

By now, we’ve all heard and read about the slash in season ticket prices at Citi Field next year. Well that’s just dandy, isn’t it? Season ticket holders – those who are fortunate enough to be in a position to afford them – get the break. Reminds me of my many years in the banking industry, where those who had high enough balances were able to avoid a monthly fee on...

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A Fitting Gesture With A Sprinkle Of Hope?

As we reported yesterday, the Mets have announced that no tickets will go up in price next season for Citi Field, and that they will reduce season-ticket prices by 10 to 20 percent. They will also be reducing the number of gold level ticket games which put a premium on desirable matchups. That’s a fitting gesture and a good first step toward healing the rift between the Mets and their fan...

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Priority Number One: Clean The House

It’s finally here: The end of the infamous 2009 Mets campaign, one that will certainly go down as one of the bleakest and disappointing seasons in Mets history. One that was projected to be glory filled (SI predicted we would be World Champs this year…) Whether you blame it on injuries, ineptitude, or the lack of depth we have, one thing was clear across the board- the Mets lacked fundamental...

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