Author: Joe D

DeGrom Still As Nasty As They Come

I came across a very interesting article by David Adler of MLB.com, that highlighted the ten most nastiest pitches of the 2021 season. Among them was the resulting strikeout of this epic matchup on June 11, between Jacob deGrom and Fernando Tatis Jr. — a filthy 94.9 mph slider. Adler points out that the average Major League fastball is 93.5 mph. DeGrom is out there throwing sliders a...

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FOCO RELEASES METS 1986 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS BOBBLEHEADS

Check it out…. Forever Collectibles (FOCO) has released Series 2 of their Mets 1986 World Series Champions Bobblehead Collection . This second launch includes six more of your favorite ’86 Mets including Keith Hernandez, Ron Darling, Ray Knight, Darryl Strawberry, Kevin Mitchell and Bob Ojeda! KEITH HERNANDEZ Each bobblehead is limited to only 386 pieces and will go fast so order...

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A Death in the Family

When someone you love dies, and you’re not expecting it, you feel cheated. You didn’t get to say goodbye. It’s not fair… You feel lost and hollow inside. At night you lie in bed clutching her pillow close to you because you could still faintly smell her. It comforts you until the morning sun reminds you that she’s really gone. Yesterday, when I first heard that...

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Mets Offseason Planner and Roster Snapshot

Good Morning, Everyone. I wanted to put together an offseason planner for your convenience. I also included important offseason dates to remember. Essentially what follows is a summary I compiled of the team’s 2022 Payroll Commitments, Arbitration Projections, Qualifying Offers, Key Departures and Notes & Observations. Guaranteed Contracts Francisco Lindor  – $34,100,000 Jacob...

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My Most Haunting Mets Moments

I’ll tell ya… It ain’t easy being a fan of the New York Mets. We’ve endured some pretty tough news and horrific moments in our history. In the spirit of Halloween, I take a look back at some of the most haunting moments in franchise history in no particular order. Some of these still haunt us today. WARNING: If you are a squeamish Mets fan do not read below this line....

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