Throughout our history, we’ve had our fair share of great pitchers. The names Seaver, Gooden and Santana quickly come to mind. However, if there was one game that your life depended on, if you needed a big win, Jerry Koosman should be listed first. The best lefty in team history, Koosman was always capable of shining in the national spotlight. By comparison, Seaver compiled a 1-2 record with a...
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In case you missed it on Friday, enjoy this exclusive interview with Brandon Nimmo… Our Minor League Editor Pete Shapiro, hooked up with Kevin Kernan of the New York Post and together they had a great interview with Mets 2011 first rounder Brandon Nimmo on Wednesday at the Hudson Valley before the Cyclones game. If you really want to know the caliber of person and player Brandon is, you...
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New York Mets vs Miami Marlins Sunday, September 2 – 1:10 PM at Marlins Park RHP Chris Young vs LHP Mark Buehrle Today’s Quote “We’ve got 29 games left. That’s basically ten three-game series. You go 2-1 and 2-1 and 2-1 and at the end of it you would be satisfied.” ~ Terry Collins Starting Lineup Ronny Cedeno – SS Justin Turner – 2B David Wright – 3B Scott Hairtson...
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Saturday was one of those days for me when very little if anything went right, you know what I mean? Things were looking a little better when I discovered a new trendy restaurant and ordered this amazing dinner of Korean braised short ribs topped with caramelized onions and served with chipotle mashed potatoes and honey glazed baby carrots. Then it was a mad dash home to watch the Mets game....
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We are at arguably the worst part of the season. The dreams of March and April, followed by the anticipation of a strong start have faded into mediocrity. The second half collapse after the break robbed us of meaningful baseball in September. Sure, the Mets could play a spoiler role, but really, what fun is that? If the Mets wanted to spoil things for the Nationals they had numerous...
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Last night, in his final start of 2012, Zack Wheeler was solid, closing out a fantastic minor league season, leading the Bisons to a 6-3 win against the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. Wheeler rolled, especially early on. Lehigh Valley couldn’t touch him. Although he did struggle with control, he only surrendered two hits. The only “big” hit he gave up was a solo home run in the...
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