Author: Former Writer

Exclusive Interview with MetsBlog’s Michael Baron

I’m pleased to present a Q&A I recently conducted with Michael Baron of MetsBlog. Like a lot of us, Michael is a very passionate Mets fan who eats, drinks, and sleeps Mets.  As we all know, he does an amazing job covering the Mets on a variety of levels, whether its through his contributions on MetsBlog, his spectacular photography, or through his in-game tweets on Twitter. Michael...

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Mets Minor League Update: Harvey Continues Success Into May, Other Notables

As spring training officially was under way, Matt Harvey came into Port St Lucie as the Mets newest pitching prospect.  No one really knew who this guy was when he was drafted.  The only thing anyone really knew about Harvey, was that he was chosen by the Mets as the 7th overall pick in the 2010 MLB Draft.  Coming into his first professional season, expectations for him have been set very high. ...

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Mets Seek Rocky Mountain Redemption

Two weeks ago the Rockies left the Mets beaten and bewildered. They came into Citi Field, and swept the Mets in four straight games. The four game sweep capped off a dreadful home stand, one that saw the Mets go 1-6 as they opened their season in Citi Field. At the time, the Mets had come home having given their fans some hope with a few quality wins early on. But as Troy Tulowitzki stepped to...

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Jeurys Familia Promoted To Binghamton

After Saturday’s game and during the post game show on SNY, the Mets announced that RHP Jeurys Familia has been promoted from High-A St. Lucie up to Double-A Binghamton. Familia was off to a great start at St. Lucie and had a 1-1 record with a 1.49 ERA in six starts. He racked up 36 strikeouts against eight walks in 36 innings pitched. The 21-year old right-hander was a surprising choice,...

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Justin Turner Comes Through Late, Mets Beat Dodgers 4-2

The Mets were keeping pace with the Dodgers during the entire game.  They would score a run here, and the Mets would score a run there.  Dillon Gee allowed for the Mets to keep pace, but it took a late game hit by Justin Turner, to decide the game.  The Mets went on the win, 4-2.  Game Notes Chris Young was originally the starter for the Mets tonight, but was scratched due to the fact that he...

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