Author: Joe D

FOCO Releases Pete Alonso and Bobby Valentine Bobbleheads

The New York Mets are off to an Amazin’ start of the season, with memorable moments in almost every game. Now, FOCO has released a pair of bobbleheads, commemorating a walk off-winning celebration from this year’s campaign and a famous disguise from years past. On May 19, first baseman Pete Alonso launched a two-run shot into the Citi Field bleachers to send the Mets faithful home happy in a 7-6...

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So You Think You Know The Mets: All-Time OBP Leaders

As we move headlong toward the All-Star break, the New York Mets find themselves atop the NL East with a 45-26 record, and a slim four-game lead over the Atlanta Braves. Fueling their efforts to secure a division title and a postseason drive, has been an offensive explosion that has the team leading MLB in Hits, Runs Scored and RBIs. One other category of particular note is the Mets leading the...

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So You Think You Know The Mets: Gold Glove Winners

Hello Again Mets Fans! Here’s a quiz that most of you should be able to crack. We want you to name the 10 Mets players who each won a Gold Glove for their defensive prowess. I’m giving you a generous 2 1/2 minutes to complete this challenge. Name the 10 Mets Players who have won a Gold Glove.  Good Luck! GO!!! [iframe]<iframe frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”no”...

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Yes Virginia, the Mets Are As Good As Their Record

The calendar on my wall might say it’s June, but Sunday’s contest between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers felt just like a cool October night. Sure, there’s more than half a season left to play, but that showdown in Chavez Ravine this weekend felt like the first round of the National League playoffs. The excitement, the intensity, and all the rough and tumble were...

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Pete Alonso is Just Getting Started

It’s been a historic start to the season for the New York Mets, and after trouncing the Washington Nationals 10-0 on Tuesday night, they extended their NL East division lead to a league-high 11 games. The Mets finished the month of May with a record of 19-10 (.655), tied for the second most wins in franchise history, and they also scored 168 runs in May, tied for the second most runs...

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