Author: Joe D

For Whom The Beltran Tolls, There Is No Good Ollie, Good Luis/Bad Luis?

LAST NIGHT’S GAME: The Mets topped Washington, 5-2, in Port St. Lucie last night…Chris Young worked 5.1 innings, allowed four hits and one run…Ike Davis was 2-3 with three RBI while David Wright was 2-2 with two runs scored and a stolen base…Francisco Rodriguez closed out the game to earn the save with a scoreless ninth…Oliver Perez worked 0.2 innings, allowing only a...

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Foley’s Announces 2011 Irish-American Hall Of Fame Ballot

Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame Announces Nominations for 2011 Induction Foley’s NY Pub & Restaurant Recognizes Players, Executives, Journalists and Entertainers of Irish Descent New York, NY (March 15, 2011) –  Foley’s NY Pub & Restaurant (18 W. 33rd St.) today announced the nominations for 2011 induction into the Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame.  Voters include past inductees...

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True or False – Are The Mets Still Indecisive?

David Lennon of Newsday believes that not much has changed with the way the Mets are doing things even with a front office overhaul and new manager at the reins. “Been away for a few days, but it could have been a few years because nothing changes with the Mets. Even with an overhaul of the front office, and a new manager, the team already is displaying the same indecision and chain-of-command...

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Luis Hernandez To Be Named Starter At Second Base? Is Desperation Setting In?

According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, a source has told him that manager Terry Collins is getting set to name Luis Hernandez the starting second baseman. Disenchanted with what he has seen from Luis Castillo, Daniel Murphy, Brad Emaus and Justin Turner this spring, manager Terry Collins is preparing to name Luis Hernandez the starter at second base, a source with direct knowledge of...

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250 Show Up For Mets Anthem Audition

About 250 people showed up to audition for the Mets Anthem Search yesterday at Citi Field as the Mets have a little fun with the fans who hope to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” during a game this season. Of all the singers who auditioned, five will be chosen for the final round and return for another tryout. Here is a video courtesy of the Wall Street Journal that highlights some...

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