Author: Former Writer

Never Again…..

Tomorrow is the anniversary of the Attack on the World Trade Center, The Department of Defense and the bravery of those who took down the attack plane in a meadow in rural Pennsylvania. We can never forget what happened that day in September. This is what happened at Shea Stadium. Bobby Valentine commandeered people and vehicles to use the Stadium as a place for those on the Island and close by...

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9/10 Minor League Playoff Report! Savannah Eliminated, but…ADERLIN!

A South Atlantic League: Savannah 4/8/0, Greenville 5/4/0, Savannah is swept 0-2. Taylor Whitenton got crushed for 5 runs on 4 hits and 3 walks in 5+ innings to take the season ending loss for the Gnats, whose bullpen turned in a FANTASTIC effort with 4 hitless innings (3 by Josh Edgin), enabling the Gnats to bring the tying run to the plate in the bottom of the 9th. Aderlin Rodriguez, however,...

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Morning Grind: Loserville, No Hitter, 3 Amigos, 2011 Rotation

What’s up, Met Nation. Thanks for the awesome comments from you. I appreciate the insights, banters, and strong opinions. I don’t care what they say about you: You’re the best. To those that hate on the Mets continually and run back and forth to the Bronx or other teams whenever things are not ideal: Two pieces of advice: 1) Place the L sign on your forehead and 2) See #1....

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9/9 Minor League Report! Brooklyn Cyclones Advance!

A- New York Penn League: Brooklyn 6/9/1, Jamestown 4/11/0 Cyclones Win Best of Three Series and Advance to Next Round! The Brooklyn Cyclones beat Jamestown, 6-4, in a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday at Coney Island to advance to the New York-Penn League championship series. The Cyclones built up a 5-1 lead, only to watch Chris Hilliard give up 3 in the 5th, to make it a close game again....

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Conspiracy Theorists

This latest media hub bub regarding three Mets really has my blood boiling.  No, not about what you think – the fact that it’s a story to begin with, that’s what gets me.  I guess the Mets having another subpar season isn’t enough for local sports writers these days and adding fuel to the Mets fans fires with the three particular players in question will sell more papers, I...

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