Author: Joe D

Carlos Delgado: The Mets Have Been Down This Road Before

Everyone wants to know what the deal is with Carlos Delgado. It’s really plain to see if you ask me.Carlos Delgado has just turned 35. Much like sluggers Jeff Bagwell, Glenn Davis, and Jack Clark to name a few, Delgado has experienced a very sharp decline like they did. The players I mentioned played the same position and were similar type sluggers, and each of them became shells of their...

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Mike Pelfrey Gets The Call And Will Start Friday Against The Phillies

It’s now official… Mike Pelfrey will indeed start one of the games against the Philadelphia Phillies in Friday’s doubleheader. This move is borne more out of necessity rather than Pelfrey dominating hitters in the minors. He is currently 2-2 with a 3.38 ERA in New Orleans, and has given up 43 hits and 15 walks in 42 innings. Not exactly mind boggling. During his first go-around...

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Do You Really Bleed Orange And Blue? Then Prove It!

 Today is the final day for All Star voting! If you are a REAL Mets fan, than I implore you to vote today for Paul Lo Duca. He is the heart and soul of the New York Mets and we owe it to ourselves to show him how much we appreciate the impact he has made on our team.I’m sure there are those of you who think there are catchers more deserving for the All Star nod, but...

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From The Orange Seats – WE’RE BAAAAAAACK!

Man, what difference a week makes. From losing six straight series, to winning four games in a row, it appears to me that the Mets are back. When I think of the Mets, I think of winning series, clutch hits, and a good combo of pitching and hitting. Well, they got that right now. If you ask me, the Mets are evolving into the elite team everyone thought they would be. Jose Reyes is creating...

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Randolph Gave Me The Willies Last Night

I’m not looking to rag on Willie Randolph, but he really ticked me off for showing up David Wright and getting in his face when he got picked off first base Monday against the Cardinals. It was actually the first time this season that he got caught stealing, but when Wright went into the dugout, Randolph gave him and earfull and neither one was willing to let it go for an entire...

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