Month: March 2011

Isringhausen Throwing Again, Could Pitch In Friday’s Game

Updated 3/22 11:30 AM According to some of the beat writers, Jason Isringhausen played catch this morning including throwing about 8-9 curveballs without any problems. He is expected to pitch another bullpen tomorrow, get a day off, and then pitch in real games again. Original Post 3/12 11:00 AM Yesterday, the Daily News reported that reliever Jason Isringhausen felt a pop in his shoulder, but...

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Maple Street Press 2011 Mets Annual and Amazin’ Tuesday Met-Together!

One of the things I look forward to each spring in recent years, is getting my hands on a copy of the Maple Street Press Mets Annual. I’ve been a big fan since receiving my first review copy in 2008 and have been hooked ever since. The brand new 2011 edition is by far the most comprehensive edition ever and I encourage all of you to get your copy today. Each issue is loaded with great...

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Wow, You Can’t Make This Stuff Up!

You may get a chuckle out of this, or you may just shake your head at the sheer lunacy of some in the sports media these days and how far they will go with something, or in this case nothing. Not more than 24 hours after the Mets heeded the calls of baseball writers everywhere and cut ties with Oliver Perez and Luis Castillo who were owed $18 million dollars, comes this charming bit of wit from...

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Take Me Out To The Ballgame

Looks like the Mets had an upheaval in recent days. Finally, after years of prodding from the fans, Luis Castillo and Oliver Perez are finally gone, along with a hunk of cash. Castillo left with 6 million dollars, while Oliver Perez, not wanting to be outdone took 12 million of those dwindling Wilpon dollars with him. Doesn’t leave much for the Mets to play with under their current...

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Oh, Ollie

Oh, Ollie (Sing to the tune of Oh, Mandy) I remember falling rain. Duaner Sanchez, hunger pains. Looking for a cab, and craving tamales. We never reailized, it’ll all lead to Ollie. Oh Ollie, well you came and destroyed our rotation. But we signed you anyway. Oh Ollie, never could find your speed and location. But you got your payday, oh Ollie… Had a moment, maybe two, Mostly sucked...

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