Bobby Parnell is an enigma… He’s got the one thing you crave in closer a rocket for an arm. Consistently checking in at 99 mph and frequently topping 100, you would think the Mets had themselves someone they could rely on to step into the eighth or ninth innings to finish off the opposition and secure a win for the Mets. But Parnell has been anything but a sure thing and the source...
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The MMO Player of the Week for this week had himself a huge week and looks like he’s heating up and getting ready to deliver some big numbers for the Mets. Congratulations to… This week includes the final game of the Cardinals series, the 3-game series against the Nationals and the 3-game series against the Yankees. Check out how well Duda did this week! G AB H R 2B 3B HR RBI BB K...
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Not too long ago, the answer to that question would be easy. A resounding “NO!”. Too much money, too old, bad attitude, lousy fielder and he is a strikeout waiting to happen. Physical prowess be damned, he just has too much baggage. Then again, not too long ago, I would have scoffed at the idea of signing Derrek Lee<you could probably link to your post about Lee here> to the team. My, how...
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Norfolk 5, Buffalo 4 By Joe D. The Bisons fell to the Norfolk Tides 5-4 in a rain-shortened affair last night in Buffalo, in a game that was telelcast live on SNY. Jeurys Famila started for the Herd and for four innings he was cruising along as the Bisons built a 4-0 lead and the Tides couldn’t do much against Familia who looked solid. But then came the fifth inning and the rain really...
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Congratulations to Mets outfield prospect Matt den Dekker who has been promoted to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons today! In a press release this morning from the Eastern League, Den Dekker was named Player of the Week for the June 4th – June 10th time period. Per the press release: Binghamton Mets centerfielder Matt Den Dekker has been selected as the Eastern League Player of the Week for...
Read MoreAs I watched the Subway Series this weekend, I couldn’t help but feel disgust for the Mets bullpen. I know I’m not alone here. In terms of Rauch, Francisco and Ramirez, I felt that the “back of their baseball card,” was enough to make me feel okay about their acquisitions. I still think they are better than they are pitching, but it simply isn’t looking good right now. I wonder if the Mets...
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