A year and a half ago, I posted an article on my at the time blog, DannyBaseball in which I extolled on the virtues of patience. Unfortunately, it is a characteristic that so many Mets fans lack. At that time back in November 2009, Omar Minaya was trying to retool the Mets roster in preparation for the 2010 season. They had just completed their third disastrous season in a row, two of which...
Read MoreThis article I found on ESPN New York sort of shocked me a bit, considering that Dr. K was saying that he is going great. Adam Rubin is reporting that Dwight Gooden will be one of the newest stars on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, which is a reality show on VH1. This show is basically a video diary that shows celebrities going through rehabilitation for addictions to alcohol, drugs, and other...
Read MoreIn Doug’s Dugout today we discuss…, Carlos Beltran’s Moving Van, Luis or Ollie, and other icy thoughts: What a tremendous leader Carlos Beltran is by acquiescing to the new environs of right field in favor of the more mobile Angel Pagan. And so early in spring training, too. Who needs a “quarterback controversy” anyway? The Mets need more warriors like him willing...
Read MoreThe New York Post has broken the news that the Mets are looking for even more loan. They want tens of millions of dollars and all of this money is just to cover the team’s basic operating expenses. The Wilpons should be focusing on selling a large chunk of the team at this point. It is beyond obvious that the Madoff scandal is greatly impacting the team’s finances. The article also mentions that...
Read MoreWhen the Mets hired Terry Collins to be their manager, there was no warm reception for him from the fan base. In fact most of us questioned the decision and would have wanted anyone, but him. He was the guy that quit in the middle of his contract during his last managing stint, soon after he alienated his players and presided over a divisive clubhouse. That was then and this is now. Terry...
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