Author: Mitch Petanick

Jason Bay: The Player That Lost His Way

What ever happened to Jason Bay?  We have seen flashes of his old self over the past three years, but this is looking more and more like one of the worst signings in New York Mets history.  The Mets are basically starting every game with 24 outs when he’s in the lineup, and when you factor in the pitcher, it’s more like 21. I know a lot of Mets fans questions why they keep marching...

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R.A. Dickey: No Respect…No Respect At All

That phrase was made famous by comedian Rodney Dangerfield.  These days, it could be used in reference to R.A. Dickey, and knuckleballers in general.  It couldn’t have been more evident in what we saw take place during this week’s All-Star game. Dickey was one of the few feel good stories we’ve seen in baseball this year.  Major League Baseball had the chance to do the right thing and start...

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The All-Time, All Mets, All-Star Team

What better time to have a discussion about an All-Star team full of former and current Mets players than during the All-Star break.  There is something nostalgic about the All-Star game that brings the kid out in all of us.  Through the years we’ve accumulated some great All-Star memories from Pete Rose running through Ray Fosse at home plate, to Randy Johnson throwing over John Kruk’s head...

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