For the first time in who knows how long, the Mets finally have all their regulars in the lineup at the same time. With the return of Paul LoDuca and Luis Castillo to the lineup tonight, we get to enjoy the team that Omar Minaya so intelligently put together to win us a World Championship.But don’t get too used to seeing these guys all together out there. In fact, by the time...
Read MoreMy, how quickly the tide can turn. Two short weeks ago, I myself stated in my weekly piece here at Metsmerized that I was a fan filled with worry and concern. Nothing specifically brought me to feel in the manner I did. The Mets were dreadful; they were winning marginally if at all, and failed to impress by doing so. They resembled not much more than a tired, old, oft-injured, uninspired ball...
Read MoreAs pessimistic as a Mets fan can be at times (especially at the end of a close game), I am beginning to feel a small sense of hope. The tune of many bogs including one of mine has been whether or not Omar Minaya was going to do something to provide a spark in the Mets clubhouse. I think we all were in agreement that the Mets play prior to the Nats series was more stagnant than a pond in mid...
Read MoreOK, so I am a wee bit premature with this, not to mention a tad anxious. But my mission tonight is to educate those of you who do not already have an understanding of the magic number. The magic number is used to determine when and how the first place team would "clinch" their position in the playoffs. It is any combination of first place wins and/or second place...
Read MoreBilly Wagner is probably one of the best closers the Mets have ever had. Aside from the constant bickering with the Yankees over who really owns "Enter Sandman" (Wagner or Rivera?), Wagner has been a delight – consitant and reliable in almost every opportunity. Granted, he has gotten into trouble, but what pitcher hasn’t? So far in 2007, Wagner has saved...
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