Author: Former Writer

A Few Bad Pitches, A Few Bad Swings…

Cue in the morning after the storm… The morning after the final chapter in the 2010 subway series has concluded and after all is said and done, the Mets and Yankees have drawn even after six games played.  Looking back on the 2010 Subway Series as a Mets fan, one can only think about what transpired, what may have been, and what effect the recent three game series will have on the Mets...

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Barajas And Blanco…The Perfect Catch

In a recent Metszilla post (20/20 hindsight ) Jay looked into this past off-season and some of the free agents that general manager Omar Minaya decided to pass on.  He went on to make the following statement about the non-signing of  Bengie Molina, who was seeking a 3-yr deal worth roughly $20 million: As quick as we are to look at guys like Perez and loathe Minaya for making that deal is as...

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Is Mets Offense Only Ones To Blame For Santana’s Record?

I’ve given this careful consideration and have come to a conclusion.  I love Johan Santana, but I’m not so sure that the lack of run support is the only reason for his disappointing record this year. Granted, the Mets didn’t score a single run in yesterday’s game.  So no matter how good or bad Johan would have pitched, the Mets still can’t win if they don’t...

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Jose Reyes Is The Leader Of The Pack

Look in the dugout during a Mets game.  If you see Jose Reyes smiling, laughing and dancing, you know the Mets are winning and contending.  If you see him anyway else, they are probably losing.  We saw it happen in 2006.  Reyes led the Mets with 194 hits, batting .300.  He hit 37 doubles, 19 triples and 16 home runs.  Oh, and least I forget he stole 64 bases.  The end result was 97 wins and a...

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6/20 Minor League Report! LAGARES, MARTE, Cuan!

AAA International League: Buffalo 3/13/2, Indianapolis 7/12/2 cf Juan Padilla 2 for 6, .286 ss Justin Turner 2 for 5, 2 RBI, K, .273 1b Mike Jacobs 1 for 4, 2b, BB, K, .255 3b Mike Cervanek 1 for 5, .230 rf Fernando Martinez 0 for 5, 2 Ks, .254 lf Lucas Duda 1 for 5, 2b (3), .208 c JR House 4 for 4, run, 2b, .305 >>rf Val Pascucci 0 for 1, .220 2b Russ Adams 1 for 5, run, 2b, RBI, .232...

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