That’s right. No wild card for us. We want the division. While it normally wouldn’t matter how we got it in, this year we have something to prove. After the disappointing finish to the 2007 season, the Mets and their fans should not stand to hand it to the Phillies again. However, I do begin to worry when I think that even if we do make it to...
Read MoreIt all comes down to this. Going into today’s game, we have seven games remaining. That’s more than enough time to overtake the Phillies for first place and avoid playing the Cubs in the first round of the playoffs. However, here is some food for thought, if after the last regular season game is played and the Mets and Phils are in a dead draw, and both teams still hold a lead...
Read MoreA little less than two years ago, the Mets bullpen was heralded as the most elite in the National League. It was set up perfectly and had all of the elements that constructed an ideal committee to spell the tired starting pitching staff. My how times have changed! When a starter visibly didn’t have his stuff to get the job done on a given day, Darren Oliver was ready in a moments...
Read MoreJust another September in Flushing, and we’re in the midst of a struggle between the lines. Every night brings minor strokes and heart attacks to the life of every Mets fan. Last night, it was stated that Jose Reyes has not been feeling comfortable at the plate against the left-handed pitchers. That gives a huge explanation as to his September woes because in the fourteen...
Read MoreAs the final season at Shea Stadium draws to a close, I thought it would be a fun idea to share some of Mets Merized’s very own favorite moments at Shea. Thanks to everyone who was so eager to contribute their story to this compilation. Anyone who is a true Mets fan and/or who has been to Shea will certainly appreciate this. Maybe you, too, were a part of some of these...
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