Ok Mets fans, here we are in the middle of a pennant race, and I don’t know about you, but I am absolutely loving it! I know that sounds like a plug for Mickey D’s, but this really is great! In a way, part of me awaits the day when the Mets clinch (at home, of course) and the celebration begins. But there is that other part of me that loves the...
Read MoreAfter yesterday’s doubleheader split, the Mets have 19 games remaining to decide who wins the NL East. They are currently in first place and by two games. More importantly, the Mets have the advantage of winning the head to head matchup with the Phillies this year after finishing 11-7 in the season series. This statistic if extremely important given that if the two teams...
Read MoreThe calendar has turned to the point that proved to be the demise of the 2007 New York Mets. September has arrived once again, after an offseason filled with questions of a possible mental hangover, the Mets of this campaign appear poised to lay those demons to rest. Entering the Summer Olympic Games a few weeks ago, the United States men’s basketball team was dubbed as being “The...
Read MoreThree up on the Phillies in the NL East with 22 left to play. Not in as good shape (standings-wise) than the 2007 Mets at this time. At this time last year, the Mets had a stronger lead in the NL East. However, last year, at this point, the writing was on the wall. 2007 was not to be for the NY Mets. I recall a dread about the team’s prospect for post season hopes. At...
Read MoreWith every game that passes, a Met fan’s life expectancy drops three years during this divisional race. Why did the Little League World Series championship team from Hawaii look like nine Shane Victorino’s running around out there last week? Seriously, one is enough! Since when does, A.) a bunion sideline you for an entire season, and B.) surgery on said bunion...
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