It’s rare to write about Major League Baseball – the New York Mets specifically – and not fall into the usual daily depressing nitpicking, the armchair quarterbacking, that the organization seems to have provided it’s loyal fans the last few years. The New York Mets are certainly a sports writers dream considering that they are rarely boring – if anything else. Occasionally though ,...
Read MoreMet Nation, Welcome to this Thursday edition of the Grind. I got finals, dude! It’s been an interesting week to say the least and the fans have been taking sides on how the team should proceed going forward, who to start and who to sit, who to hire and who to fire. The Mets have turned into the ultimate fantasy team. In that same vein, it looks like fantasies are at a premium for...
Read MoreJenrry Mejia didnt make it out of the third due to injury, but the Mets offense came through big and won their third straight. Game Notes Jenrry Mejia was removed in the third inning and diagnosed with a pulled muscle behind his shoulder. After throwing the pitch, he appeared to clutch his back. Hopefully, this has nothing to do with the strain he sufferred when he returned to the minor leagues....
Read MoreGood Morning, Met Nation. With less than 18 games in the season, we are faced with the inevitable: Another unsatisfying end to the Mets season. We have spent countless hours talking about what might change, comings and goings, and what modicum of success our beloved Mets will have next year. The only thing that is certain is nothing is certain. Fresh Meat That term is not always meant in a...
Read MoreWith all the chatter here – and elsewhere – about who should be fired, or not have their contract renewed, I thought I would find out who all these people are. We’re talking about a multi-million dollar business operation here, not sandlot baseball, you know. For those who are intent on changing the various Mets Officials/Staff – here’s the list as found on the Mets...
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