According to ESPN, Major League Baseball has issued an “edict” to the Mets and across baseball not to wear hats in-game honoring first responders, such as the FDNY and NYPD, Terry Collins said. The Mets issued the following statement: “MLB set a league-wide policy as it related to caps and uniforms for September 11 and we followed the guidelines.” When MLB pulled the same crap in...
Read MoreGet your minds out of the gutter Metsmerizers, the BS is for “blown save”… I don’t usually get asked to do these game recaps so this will be anything but typical. Despite a somewhat solid effort from starting pitcher Chris Capuano, and an almost valiant comeback attempt led by the resurgent Jason Bay, the Mets still found a way to hand the Chicago Cubs a 5-4 victory this...
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With the 2001 Mets back in the spotlight as we get set to honor the 10th anniversary of the attacks on September 11, I thought I’d hit Wiki to see what most of the players from that team are doing these days. GM Steve Phillips – Co-host of “Jason and the GM” on Sirius Radio, with occasional guest spots on MLB Network and WFAN. MGR Bobby Valentine – Co-hosts ESPN...
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Some current and former New York Mets baseball players visited firehouses in New York City on Friday to pay tribute to first responders who perished in the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Former closer John Franco, former catcher Mike Piazza, and third baseman David Wright were among those who stopped by Ladder 3 in Manhattan. They spoke to firefighters, posed for photos and signed...
Read MoreMETS TO OFFER COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS TO NEW YORK CITY FIRST RESPONDERS FOR SEPTEMBER 11 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY AT 7:30 P.M. Mets to Donate Half the Proceeds from Special $10 Ticket Offer to Tuesday’s Children FLUSHING, N.Y., September 9, 2011 – The New York Mets today announced they will offer complimentary tickets to New York City First Responders and their families for the September 11...
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