Author: Former Writer

Oh, The Pain…

Ugh, a walk-off balk and the Mets fall back under .500 after one game. What a punch in the gut. Another one of those days where the Mets snatched defeat from the jaws of victory, but hey you can’t say it wasn’t a hard fought game on both sides. It was actually an exciting contest from start to finish even though we lost. But it’s games like this that build character, and like...

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Scott Kazmir: No Thanks

It has been suggested that the New York Mets go after Scott Kazmir now that he has been released by the Los Angeles Angels. But why? So the Mets can correct one of the worst deals they have made in recent history? Because he is now available for cheap? Neither of these reasons makes sense. The Kazmir deal was a dark day in Mets history. Trading a top prospect for two players who contribute...

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Moving On Up

Mets are at .500, and just 3½ out of Wild Card Despite, or perhaps because of the inclement weather causing two rain delays, the New York Mets have crossed the barrier and are now at 500. “Well, we’re here, but you’ve got to stay here now,” Terry Collins said. “The accomplishment is now continuing to push forward and move above .500. We got back here. It’s been a long road and a long, uphill...

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Mets Farm Report: June 15th, 2011

Buffalo Bisons (OFF) Binghamton Mets | 3 Richmond Flying Squirrels 5 Brandon Moore had issues with his control today and suffered as a result. Most of the walks he allowed came in the 1st inning, but he wasn’t commanding the ball particularly well even after that. After letting two runs score in the 1st inning on just one hit, due to three walks and a wild pitch, Moore pitched well in the...

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Mets Two-Hit Braves In 4-0 Win And Get Back To .500

GEE FORCE Game Summary Despite two rain delays, Mets pitching combined for a two-hit shutout against the Braves. Gee gets robbed of his eighth win because of the rain, bullpen was perfect, and Pagan hits a homerun to lead the offense. But the best news is that the Mets are finally back at .500 for the first time since May 20th. Mets win 4-0 over Braves. Game Notes Dillon Gee pitched a good start...

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