So what does everyone think about our new park? For the weeks leading up to last night we’ve seen hundreds of pictures, heard hundreds of stories, and even got a preview of all the culinary delights and prices. But in that one exhibition game last night, we learned more than all of that other stuff put together. Almost immediately, we found out how much less foul territory their was down...
Read MoreJerry Manuel has set the starting rotation for the first week of the season. April 6 at Reds: Johan Santana vs. RHP Aaron Harang April 8 at Reds: Mike Pelfrey vs. RHP Edison Volquez April 9 at Reds: Oliver Perez vs. RHP Bronson Arroyo The Pelfrey/Volquez game should be an interesting matchup and will be a good test for Big Pelf. April 10 at Marlins: John Maine vs. RHP Chris Volstad April 11 at...
Read MoreWell it’s no surprise that all the baseball world is a buzz with opinions and reaction to the Gary Sheffield signing. Lets try and clear through some of the smoke… First and foremost, while a guest of Mike Francesa on WFAN, Omar Minaya refuted the rumors that Sheffield was guaranteed significant playing time. Francesa had reported that a few times during the hours leading up to the...
Read MoreJoe and Evan of the morning show on WFAN, are reporting that Gary Sheffield could be signing with the Mets by tonight. They believe that one of the reasons the Mets are interested in Sheffield is because he would be able to hit his historic 500th homerun with Mets. UPDATE 3:30 PM – As part of the $400,000 deal, the Mets have promised Sheffield “significant playing time” as...
Read MoreIt must have looked like a scene straight out of Bull Durham, but last night at around 11:00 PM the Mets arrived at their new home and took to the field. Ben Shpigel of the NY Times gives us a fascinating glimpse into what it must have felt like as the players wandered about their new digs with such wonder and amazement. “I’m overwhelmed,” Bobby Parnell said. “The other...
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