John Sickels of Minor League Ball, profiles Mets second baseman Brad Emaus in his Prospect of the Day series and writes, Taking over at second base for the New York Mets this year is Brad Emaus, a Rule 5 pick from the Toronto Blue Jays system. Drafted in the 11th round in 2007 from Tulane University, Emaus doesn’t have exceptional tools or eye-catching athleticism, but is a...
Read MoreLost in all the excitement of the season-opening weekend series against the Marlins, was some news regarding the ongoing clawback lawsuit against the Mets partners by trustee Irving Picard. The Daily News reports that there is mounting criticism over the revenue and fees Irving Picard has been paid for recovering the billions of dollars lost by the victims of the Madoff Ponzi scheme....
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Gilbert Raymond Hodges April 4, 1924 – April 2, 1972 The Mets reminded us today that Gil Hodges, the Manager of the ’69 Miracle Mets, was born on this date. Sadly, he died at age 47 after suffering a heart attack in 1972. Gil the Teacher and Mentor In addition to being a tremendous and intense athlete who will someday be recognized by the Hall of Fame for his remarkable achievements as a...
Read MoreOnly two games into the season, and I gotta tell you, I’m already liking what we’re seeing from Terry Collins a lot. After years of being besieged by watching badly managed games by the likes of Jerry Manuel, Willie Randolph and beyond, I suddenly find myself sitting back and enjoying a ballgame without yelling and shouting profanities at my TV. I’m watching baseball the way it...
Read MoreSome cool info from the Mets Notes they sent this morning. Multi-Home Runs, Game – Carlos Beltran, September 26, 2010 at Philadelphia Hit for the Cycle – Jose Reyes, June 21, 2006 vs. Cincinnati Inside-the-Park Home Run – Angel Pagan, May 19, 2010 at Washington (off Livan Hernandez) Leadoff Home Run – Jose Reyes, June 19, 2010 at New York (AL) (off Phil Hughes) Walk-off...
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