Month: September 2018

An Unforgettable Night at the Ballpark

Last night’s sendoff for one of the most beloved players, and people, to ever don a New York Mets uniform, David Wright, was a first-class affair from start to finish. Coming from someone who will rail on this organization each and every chance I get, the Mets really pulled out all the stops and made Saturday, September 29, 2018, a night to remember in Flushing. From the minute I pulled...

Read More

Game Recap: Mets Defeat Marlins 1-0 Behind Syndergaard’s Dominance

The New York Mets (77-85) defeated the Miami Marlins (63-98) by a score of 1-0 to finish up their season at Citi Field. Pitching Noah Syndergaard got the ball for the Mets and was absolutely dominant in his last start of the season. In the first, Syndergaard gave up a hit to his first batter but got a double play on the next hitter to retire the side quietly. Syndergaard retired the side, 1-2-3,...

Read More

3 Up, 3 Down: David Wright’s Career Comes To An End

3 UP 1.  The Records If you are building the Mets Mount Rushmore, there are three guaranteed spots – Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza, and of course, David Wright.  Wright is the Mets all-time leader in WAR for position players (50.4).  He’s also the leader in runs (949), hits (1,777), RBI (970), walks (762), doubles (390), extra-base hits (658).  There are other categories beyond that which...

Read More

Talkin’ Mets: Live Call-In Show Sunday at 7:30 pm!

It’s hard to believe another Mets season is drawing to an end. Lets wrap up the 2018 Mets season together with another call-in show on Sunday. Join me as we discuss David Wright’s final game, the 2018 Mets season and the task the future front office has ahead of them. The show will start at 7:30 PM and run for 90-minutes until 9:00 PM. The call-in number is: 646-716-8187 As always I...

Read More

Callaway Expects Staff to Return, Wilpon Offers Vote of Confidence

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway told reporters (DiComo, MLB.com) that he “expects his entire coaching staff to return next season” adding that “I’m proud of everything they’ve all done. The first-year skipper’s coaching staff consists of pitching coach Dave Eiland, hitting coach Pat Roessler, assistant hitting coach Tom Slater, bench coach Gary...

Read More