Month: April 2010

Checking In With Some Friends…

Our old friend David Ponte from NYsportSpace, is at it again and draws on his unique wit to compile his “10 Positive Prophecies for the 2010 Mets”.  I always enjoy reading his take take on the Mets and this one is definitely worth a look. My favorite one is number three: Johan Santana will throw a no hitter at CitiField. This pitching accomplishment has eluded every Mets pitcher...

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Bay Rings The Bell…

Put it in the books. It was a thing of beauty in game 1, from the weather to the pitching to the timely hitting. Who can complain about the best opening day franchise in baseball? No Met fan in Met Nation could have hoped for a better opener. (Unless we are talking about a no hitter from Johan) Something caught my eye more than David Wright’s opposite field HR, more than Johan’s performance....

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Just Not The Same Buzz For Opening Day

I attended my 7th opening day yesterday.  It was the perfect day for baseball, and the Mets looked great.  David Wright floated back into the heavens and made everyone breathe a deep cleansing breath of relief, and Johan Santana looked almost like the vintage ace of old.  So then why was I not completely ecstatic? Sorry if I come off as a pessimist, but there was a very heavy sense of anxiety...

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Gimme Something Good To Eat

Are you hungry? Then check out this sumptuous video featuring all the new gastronomical delights at Citi Field. The video is hosted by Ted Berg from SNY.tv and Lawrence Weibman the NYCFoodGuy, who give you the grand tour and their take on some of the new specialties being served up this season. Mmmm… Didn’t the Disco Frites and the fiery and crispy Korean fried chicken sound so good?...

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Time To Give Luis Castillo a Break!

Opening Day is a new beginning, whether you’re optimistic or pessimistic, it should be a day to celebrate the potential that your team could have a great season. It should be a day to enjoy the game you love, and say goodbye to the dreary winter months. Your team gets introduced for the first time, and if you’re lucky, you’re at the 1st home game of the year to show your support for your team! ...

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