Author: Former Writer

Doug’s Dugout: Throw Some Coal In That Stove Already

In Doug’s Dugout today we talk about the Cold Stove, $$$, and other frozen feeble thoughts: If newly minted General Manager Sandy Alderson was really interested in saving the organization money he would have worked from home instead of attending the Winter Meetings in Orlando. Or purchased a prepaid phone card and used it. Saving the Mets a grand or two on airfare, hotels, and eats....

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Choking In Pressure Situations Has Nothing To Do With Guts

When I read that Dave Hudgens had a blog called Swing Away, you just know I had to drop by a take a look. I was thrilled beyond belief when I came across this one post entitled, “Becoming A Crunch Time Player”. In it Hudgens goes into the age old debate about how some players are clutch (O-Dog, Epstein), while others simply choke (Wright and countless others) under pressure. I love...

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Amazin’ Happenings! Toys For Tots, Holiday Savings, Strawberry Sunday, Mets Holiday Party

Here’s the latest installment of MMO’s newest feature entitled, Amazin’ Happenings! Wild Strawberry Weekend! Looking for some fun this weekend? Then head on over to Strawberry’s Sports Grill and have good food, refreshing drinks and a great atmosphere! Darryl Strawberry will be in the house Tonight, Tomorrow, & Sunday Morning for Breakfast with Santa. Come Join your...

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Sandy Alderson Doing Webcast on Monday

I thought I would share this with our readers. I think that Sandy Alderson has now got to be the most public GM (as far as speaking directly to the fans) the Mets have ever had.  It’s great that he wants to hear from the fans.  Its makes us feel that he listens, and that the Mets do indeed care about their fans. Anyway, on Monday December 13th, Sandy Alderson will be doing a webcast LIVE...

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Tim Teufel Expected To Be Promoted To Buffalo Bisons Manager

According to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, Tim Teufel is expected to be promoted to manager of the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. With Ken Oberkfell expected to be named the bench coach for Terry Collins on the major league staff, Oberkfell’s former position as Triple-A Buffalo manager is expected to go to ’86 Met Tim Teufel. Teufel managed Double-A Binghamton last season who finished with...

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