Last night after the game, Jerry Manuel was as un-optimistic as I’ve ever seen him. Even after a loss, he can usually be counted on to look for the positives and even crack a smile, but not last night. He looked like a battle wearied soldier. The fatigue of a long and frustrating season was clearly evident in his demeanor and body language and it was almost pitiful to see. Talking about...
Read MoreMets top pitching prospect Jenrry Mejia had the best start of the season last night after some struggles and a stint on the disabled list. The young righthander hurled seven one-hit innings for Double-A Binghamton, striking out eight and walking two in the Mets’ 5-0 victory over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. “I pitched pretty well,” Mejia said. “My fastball, cutter,...
Read More“Just when I wanted out…they pull me BACK IN!” Michael Corleone said it best in the Godfather III as the Don of the family who finally wanted to go legit and leave behind his life of crime, murder and corruption. I felt the same way this past MLB draft when the Mets once again – as they have the past few years- proved that the best place to save a buck is telling a young, promising,...
Read MoreWAVE THE WHITE FLAG The Mets have clearly given up on the season. The Braves’ getting Derrek Lee just strengthens their position. It’s a rental for a 34-year-old, Type B free agent with back issues but it shows that our rivals want to win more than we do. Amazingly, they keep lying to us every post game. Say the words, Flushing. NO MAS! Tap out! At least, then we can start the...
Read MoreAAA International League: Buffalo 4/8/1, Rochester 3/13/0 rf Jesus Feliciano 0 for 4, 2 Ks, .336 2b Justin Turner 1 for 4, 2b (27), K, .311 lf Lucas Duda 1 for 3, BB, K, .318 1b Nick Evans 1 for 3, run, BB, .310 cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 1 for 4, run, 2b (3), K, .235 3b Mike Cervanek 2 for 3, 2 runs, 2b, RBI, K, .244 dh Russ Adams 1 for 4, 2b, RBI, K, .262 ss Luis Hernandez 0 for 2, RBI, BB, .275 c JR...
Read MoreIt’s hard to be a Mets fan. The Wilpons are broke, players avoid Flushing because of the turmoil, Jerry can’t manage well in game, Omar has lost “it”, and the Mets at the plate have looked atrocious when it counts. All common and valid arguments. The Mets are not making the playoffs. No team with a sub .500 record are getting in. Too deep. Too much ground. Too late. If...
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