A Moratorium On Booing – But For How Long?

When will the booing start?  I don’t think it should.  I am proposing a moratorium on booing the Mets at Citifield.  The question is how long can it last?  There will be plenty of opportunities for booing, but hopefully many more for cheering.  Regardless Mets fans, give it a break.  No booing on Opening Day! Scenario #1 – Luis Castillo’s first at bat in the first inning.  Cora...

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Glass Half Empty

I have been very disappointed in my fellow Mets fans this spring.  I read and hear a vast amount of criticism and negativity about this year – but not much hope or excitement.  Isn’t this attitude why we hate Yankees fans so much.  I understand being critical of the team – even I don’t expect the Mets to make the postseason.  That doesn’t mean that there is no...

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Abandon All Hope?

Must We Really “Abandon All Hope”? Easter greetings to Metsdom! It is Season’s Eve this glorious Easter Sunday, and none of us isn’t excited for our Mets despite what our baseball sense may be telling us. Here’s to 2010 being as unexpectedly wonderful as 2009 was crushingly unexpected! Well, imagine my good feelings being squelched this morning when I leafed through...

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Opening Day Lineup and Preview: Mets Vs. Marlins

Jerry Manuel has announced his Opening Day lineup for tomorrow: 1. Alex Cora SS 2. Luis Castillo 2B 3. David Wright 3B 4. Mike Jacobs 1B 5. Jason Bay, LF 6. Gary Matthews Jr. CF 7. Jeff Francoeur RF 8. Rod Barajas C 9. Johan Santana P Observations: Gary Matthews Jr. gets the starting nod over Angel Pagan, 20-year old Ruben Tejada will be riding the pine, Mike Jacobs is in fact your cleanup...

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How Did Sean Green Nail The Final Bullpen Spot?

When the Mets made their final cuts today, it opened the door for plenty of second guessing from diehard Mets fans and media alike. The Mets never make it easy on themselves… One of the more peculiar decisions the Mets made in finalizing their 25 man roster today, was deciding to keep reliever Sean Green over some other more worthy options. In his final tuneup of the season today against...

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(Almost) Half A Century In The Books: What Do You Think?

The cover of the 62 yearbook was fitting because we were the new team, the baby, of the National League. Along with the Houston Colt 45’s (later the Astros) this brought the total number of major league teams to 20. There were no divisions, no playoffs. You finished first. And you went to the World Series. However, the Mets are no longer the ‘babies’ of the NL. We have now been around for close...

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