Author: Joe D

Last Chance To Win A Free Pair Of Tickets To See The Mets Next Week!

Hey Mets fans! What better way to kick off our eight season season of covering the New York Mets than by giving away a Free Pair of Tickets for the Tuesday, April 10th game against Davey Johnson, Ryan Zimmerman, Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals! Thanks to our 2012 Ticket Partners: Seatcrew.com is a brand new, online ticket marketplace. If you’ve ever used Stubhub, you’re familiar...

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Mets Opening Day Roster Is Set – Byrdak, Francisco, Torres To Avoid The DL

Adam Rubin tells us that Tim Byrdak, who underwent March 13 surgery to repair torn meniscus cartilage in his left knee, is scheduled to pitch in today’s Grapefruit League game and will break camp with the Mets. Additionally, Andres Torres (calf) and Frank Francisco (knee) will avoid the DL and be ready for Opening Day on Thursday when the Mets take on the Braves at Citi Field. Opening Day...

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Mets Host The Yankees Today At 2 PM, Torres Batting Leadoff

The New York Yankees come to Digital Domain Park in Port St. Lucie this afternoon for the first of two spring training games against the Mets. The second game is to be played at George Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. The Yankees have not played at the Mets’ spring training home since the spring of 1995. The teams last met for a spring game in Tampa on March 30, 1996 (the Mets won 5-2)....

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Collins: Parnell Will Not Be Used As A Starter

Well that didn’t last long. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, Terry Collins said Parnell would not be used to make spot starts this season, but instead would be used for multiple inning stints out of the bullpen. I have to point out a comment left earlier today on this thread by Original Mets Fan: I dont believe a lot of what Martino says. Nothing against the guy but he just...

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A Word Of Thanks, Josh Edgin Was Dealing, Rauch Wasn’t

Hi everyone… I’m not exactly 100% back yet, but I wanted to write a few words of thanks for all of your kind words, thoughts and prayers. I was so overwhelmed by the great outpouring I received via email, comments, texts, and even get well cards. You sure know how to make a guy feel good even when he’s feeling down in the dumps. Thank you so much! By the time Opening Day comes...

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