In the past week or so, I’ve written about Roger Clemens’ fall from grace three times, and seen the roof over my front porch fall as well. I’ve had four or five carpenters doing their best for several days and they seem to be making progress, slowly. I feel as though I am living in an alternate universe as Hurricane Earl is beating up on the easternmost part of New England...
Read MoreAAA International League: Buffalo 7/8/2, Lehigh Valley 4/8/4 rf Jesus Feliciano 2 for 5, 2 RBI, .341 ss Justin Turner 0 for 5, .310 2b Russ Adams 1 for 4, run, BB, .261 1b Nick Evans 1 for 4, run, BB, 2 Ks, .309 cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 0 for 4, BB, 3 Ks, .208 lf Mike Cervanek 1 for 5, run, .253 3b Zach Lutz 1 for 3, 2 runs, HR (1), 3 RBI (4), BB, .333 c JR House 2 for 3, run, 2b, RBI, BB, .253...
Read MoreSome mind-blowing stuff from the guys at Deadspin. A reader submitted the following to them detailing an incident that took place on a flight to Chicago for today’s game against the Cubs. Apparently, Omar was flying coach, but that’s the least of this tale. So I’m settling into my seat on a VERY inexpensive Jetblue flight to Chicago to see the Mets in Wrigley when I notice the...
Read MoreAtlanta Braves: (78-56; Leader) Alright, you already know what the Bravos have been up to, but did you know that they’re going to play the Florida Marlins next? Riveting stuff. Also, Tim Hudson won NL Pitcher of the Month on the back of his 1.71 ERA in August. Philadelphia Phillies: (76-58; -2) Last week, when I wrote about the team from Philly, they were on a four-game losing streak. Now,...
Read MoreYesterday I posted a widely controversial blog about my disdain over much of the internet reaction to the Jeff Francoeur trade on Wednesday night. The post was intended to characterize the stark differences between internet savvy Mets fans and those who follow the team in more traditional ways. It was also my own personal reaction to the hate-fest that took place that evening on Facebook and...
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