In yesterday’s extra-innings loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Mets’ pitching staff, which combined to allow seven home runs, rightfully took the lion’s share of the blame. As the story has been across the past two seasons, the lack of organizational depth, best characterized by Jerry Blevins getting the start because literally nobody was available to spell an injured Jason...
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3 UP 1. Plawecki Still Fighting Since April, it is becoming increasingly difficult to ascertain which players are still fighting. That’s the case with a bad team, you can’t tell if they’ve given up or if they are just over-matched. That’s not the case with Kevin Plawecki. Plawecki still has some fire in him. Sure, he may be delusional when he said he thinks both he and...
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I am joined by Rich Mancuso of NY Sports Day. Rich talks about why the Mets need to remove Sandy Alderson immediately, how Omar Minaya can help, and which players are “keepers” on the roster. Rich “brings the heat” on this show. He has some strong opinions on the organization and you won’t want to miss his take. [iframe]<iframe...
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An MMO Fan Shot by Marc Epstein (Mystere2417) I was born and raised a New York Mets fan. I came into this world one week before the birth of the franchise. My father was a New York Giants fan, and like many New Yorkers, he embraced the Amazin’s when they came to town as lovable losers and passed the orange and blue fan legacy on to his only son. Lindsey Nelson, Ralph Kiner and Bob Murphy...
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The Home Run Derby came early for the Mets on Sunday, as the team allowed seven home runs which they had never previously done at The Polo Grounds, Shea Stadium or Citi Field. The Dodgers were relentless and the offensive barrage wouldn’t stop as Los Angeles teed off against a Mets bullpen that has struggled so mightily all year. Jason Vargas, the Mets lone offseason starter acquisition,...
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Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard has been sidelined for a month now, but is inching toward a return. According to Matt Ehalt of The Record, Syndergaard threw 15 pitches off a mound on Sunday and will throw off a mound again on Tuesday. After that, he is slated to throw a live batting practice session on Friday. Syndergaard has been suffering with a strained ligament in his right index finger. He...
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