Author: Former Writer

The Ship Hasn’t Sunk, But It Is Leaking

I know it has been some time since my last contribution, so hopefully this one is good enough to make up for lost time… After another interesting, if not depressing week of Mets’ baseball, it is clear as day that this team needs to make some changes. While everyone is calling for Jerry Manuel’s head, I kind of feel that although it might be a start, its really not the answer....

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Where Is Nelson Figueroa When You Need Him

We could use Nelson Figueroa.  After Johan Santana and Mike Pelfrey, he would be our next best starting pitcher. I was never sold on John Maine after seeing him in spring training.  He’s recently had a few positive starts, though those were against weak hitting NL teams and at the friendly confines of Citifield when the Mets were hot.  It’s a mystery as to why John was striking so...

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One Mets Fans’ View…From the Cheapest Seat…

It’s finally happened Met Nation. I finally snapped and used my “TV Brick” to throw at my 37 inch flat panel. The sponge brick, a gift from my ex-wife about 16-18 years ago, heretofore has only been used when watching NFL football. The last time I recall I threw it in anger was a playoff game between my beloved Steelers and Patriots, when Troy Brown broke off a 2nd punt/kick return for a...

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5/16 Minor League Report! Zapata, WILMER, AR. RODRIGUEZ!

AAA International League: Buffalo 4/7/0, Norfolk 5/7/0 cf Jason Pridie 1 for 5, K, .271 rf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 3, BB, .356 1b Mike Jacobs 1 for 3, run, 2b, BB, .263 3b Mike Hessman 0 for 3, run, BB, 2 Ks, .306 dh Val Pascucci 1 for 4, run, HR, RBI, 2 Ks, .167 2b Russ Adams 2 for 3, run, 2 2b, 2 RBI, BB, .284 c Josh Thole 0 for 4, .193 lf Andy Green 1 for 4, 2b, RBI, K, .298 ss Ruben Tejada 0...

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5/15 Minor League Report! HAVENS, BEAULAC, RATLIFF!

AAA International League: Buffalo 4/5/0, Norfolk 0/4/1 cf Jason Pridie 0 for 4, RBI, .273 rf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 3, run, BB, .356 1b Mike Jacobs 0 for 3, BB, .247 3b Mike Hessman 2 for 3, run, HR, 2 RBI, BB, K, .313 dh Val Pascucci 0 for 4, K, .125 2b Russ Adams 0 for 3, BB, K, .271 lf Andy Green 1 for 3, 2 runs, HR, RBI, BB, K, .302 c JR House 0 for 3, BB, .143 ss Ruben Tejada 1 for 4, .295...

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