This is a bittersweet moment for me, as this is my last column on MetsMerized, at least as it stands now. I’m moving on to pursue another opportunity that includes covering the Mets, so I’ll still be involved in the scene. But I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Joe, the other staff writers and all of you readers who made the last 15 months or so an absolute pleasure for me....
Read MoreThe Mets are “deathly concerned” about their 2011 ticket sales according to one official writes Joel Sherman of the New York Post. “They are deathly concerned about where their ticket sales base will go for 2011,” said an AL official who talks regularly to the Mets. “They already took a huge hit from last year to this year. If the place is vacant in September...
Read MoreAnd now for something, completely different. My first experience at Citi Field was in May of 2009, when the Mets beat the Pirates thanks for an 8th inning HR from Carlos Delgado. This was my bachelor party so needless to say, I had to check the box score to remember who hit the HR. I’ve been there now 5 times, I live out of state so it’s not as easy for me to get there as it may be for some. I...
Read MoreAAA International League: Buffalo 4/10/0, Columbus 6/13/1 cf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 5, run, .346 (13 for 59 since returning to Buffalo, .220 average) 2b Luis Hernandez 3 for 5, run, 2b, .351 lf Lucas Duda 1 for 5, run, HR (13, lol), 2 RBI (37), K, .309 1b Mike Jacobs 1 for 3, run, 2b, RBI, .263 rf Fernando Martinez 1 for 3, BB, K, .238 3b Justin Turner 1 for 3, BB, K, .291 dh Russ Adams 2 for 3,...
Read MoreAs you know by reading this site, starting pitcher Brett Myers has been linked to several rumors surrounding the Mets. Jon Heyman of SI.com believes the the Mets prefer Astros RHP Brett Myers to Cubs LHP Ted Lilly. The Mets, Tigers, Twins and Dodgers all had scouts in attendance last week when the Astros’ Brett Myers went up against the Cubs’ Ted Lilly. Last night, Myers delivered...
Read MoreThe Philadelphia Phillies have called up Domonic Brown, one of the best prospects in the minors, to replace Shane Victorino who was placed on the DL today. Brown is one of the premier prospects in all of baseball and was recently ranked #15 by Baseball America and #12 by MLB. To put that in perspective, Ike Davis was ranked #62 on those same lists. The 22 year old phenom, was tearing it up in AA...
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