AAA International League: Buffalo 7/11/0, Lehigh Valley 6/9/2 Fernando Martinez hit a walkoff grand slam in the 9th today, helping the Bisons erase a 6-3 ninth inning deficit. Josh Thole had 3 hits and reached base all 4 times up. rf Russ Adams 0 for 3, run, RBI, 2 BBs, .238 2b Justin Turner 1 for 5, .283 1b Mike Jacobs 2 for 5, run, .268 3b Mike Cervanek 2 for 5, run, 3 Ks, .235 cf Fernando...
Read MoreAtlanta Braves: (37-27; Leader) The Braves took two of three from the AL Central leading Minnesota Twins to keep their lead over the Mets at 1.5 games. The Braves will face the Tampa Bay Rays, with David Price, Wade Davis, and James Shields in line to face Kawakami, Hanson, and Hudson. Philadelphia Phillies: (32-29; -3.5) The Phillies lost two of three to the Boston Red Sox, getting outscored...
Read MoreSo many times this season, the Mets have been in fitful starts and stops. The streakiness of this team would make a nudist blush. The many ‘in house’ adjustments to their roster has resulted in positive reviews from around the blogosphere and the print media, and had positive effects on the team and it’s production. The numbers don’t lie, this team is much better without OP and Maine in the...
Read MoreThe date June 14th, as a sports fan, holds significance for me personally. Sixteen years ago today, the New York Rangers beat the Vancouver Canucks in a seven game series on home ice to end their then-54 year Stanley Cup drought. I always remember dancing in the streets (literally) by Madison Square Garden with fellow Rangers fans, high-fiving cops and chanting on the train ride back to the...
Read MoreJust because Roy Oswalt told a friend he would accept a trade to the Mets doesn’t mean he’s in Manhattan on the off-day looking at apartments. Depending on what “friend” you talk to, Oswalt would also accept trades to Philadelphia, St. Louis, the Yankees and Washington Nationals. However, if it means getting out of Houston, a chance at the playoffs and perhaps an extension, the list...
Read MoreThat’s right Mets fans, stop by the nearest Mets dugout and see the Mets Chemistry Set in action. The “All New” New York Mets Chemistry Set is perfect for any Die Hard NY Mets, and it makes an excellent birthday or Christmas present for your children. Now let me tell you a little about this amazing new product we have for you today. It is called the “NY Mets Chemistry...
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