Author: Former Writer

Grading the Mets: Outfield

The Mets outfield has some question marks going into the season – but it should have the depth to be solid all year.  Other then Jeremy Reed replacing Endy Chavez, it will look similar to the end of the last year.  Although it has some questions, the pieces fit together nicely to give it depth should anyone not live up to expectations.  In left field, Daniel Murphy and Fernando Tatis...

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An Open Letter To Major League Baseball

Dear Bud Selig, Jimmy Lee Solomon, and all other MLB Suits:   Modern technology has come a long way in recent years, and with it cable television offers us better entertainment options such as On Demand and premium sports packages.  Your MLB package is one such premium option.  I grew up on Long Island a diehard Mets fan, and still am a diehard Mets fan.  But I went through a...

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The Times They Are A-Changin’

It’s almost that time of year again.  Baseball season is upon us and you can feel it in the air.  Last Spring all anyone can talk about was the collapse of 2007.  Johan Santana came over but that only dimmed the talk of the collapse.  The bullpen had question marks coming into the 2008 season and unfortunately toward the end of 2008 we got the answers we didn’t...

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Vacant Announcers, Hanley’s Hair, and a 600 LB. J-Lo

Some stories you just can’t make up. But they are entertaining on a slow news day. During the Mets-Orioles rain delayed game yesterday, the Oriole announcers left after the 1st rain delay. So for the 8 innings afterward, there was no commentary. I guess we’re not the only ones growing tired waiting for Spring Training to finish. The official story is that the radio station told the...

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Grading The Mets: Infield

The Mets infield is the strongest component of the team, and one of the best in baseball.  The infield looks pretty much the same as last year, with the exception of the addition of Alex Cora and the departure of Damion Easley.  It should be noted that Marlon Anderson and Fernando Tatis can play some infield in a pinch, but at this point in their careers they will mainly be used in the...

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