These annual Fernando Martinez posts are sort of like the Mets version of Groundhog Day the movie. They don’t always go up on the same exact day, but they usually occur shortly after the the first few “Lets call-up F-Mart” and “F-Mart is on fire” chants start popping up in the Mets blogosphere. Adam Rubin is reporting that the Mets oft-injured prospect left...
Read MoreLast night we finally got back to .500 and now sport 34-34 record, so what’s next? The Mets have an opportunity to do something very special this season if they can continue to scratch, fight and claw for wins they have. They are on a nice run and have won nine of their last 13 games and are 11-6 over their last 17 games. They are also winning on the road – something they...
Read MoreThe New York Mets today announce that they have signed 12 draft picks from the 2011 First-Year Player Draft, including the club’s second round selection righthanded pitcher Cory Mazzoni from North Carolina State University. The Mets have also signed: eighth round pick infielder Daniel Muno, 17th round pick outfielder Jonathan Clark, 19th round pick outfielder Dustin Lawley, 26th round pick...
Read MorePerhaps no other day in Mets history shook the franchise to its core like this date in 1977 when the organization traded The Franchise. Three days earlier, Seaver beat the Astros in Houston, 3-1, and after the game said: “This may very well be my last game as a Met.’’ Seaver went the distance that day, giving up five hits while walking two and striking out six to raise his record to 7-3 with a...
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With Tuesday night’s 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves, the New York Mets moved past the Florida Marlins and into third place in the NL East. It’s the first time the Mets have been better than fourth place since April 10. Credit the Mets rotation for turning around the Mets fortunes in the past month and a half. Last night, Jon Niese was stellar once again. Over his last five starts...
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