As my colleague Mike Lloyd informed us last night, Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt has demanded a trade and will waive his no-trade clause to get something expedited. From the sound of it, this might be something that gets done very soon and will not linger on until the July trade deadline. I just wanted to weigh in and voice my own support for such a move by the Mets and I do hope that they make...
Read MoreLast night’s 2-1 loss at the hands of the Yankees left such a sour taste in my mouth. Not so much for the loss, but more for what that game could have been and could have meant to the team and to the fans. With the team still mired in the cellar of the standings, what the Mets needed most was a feel good win… an inspirational victory that could kick start their collective confidence...
Read MoreAs you all are well aware the All-Star ballots are a joke. We all know it is a popularity contest and more times then not, a more popular player will be chosen over a more deserving player. In addition to being a mockery of the League’s best talent, it also reflects 1900 technology resorting to a preset roster established at the beginning of the season, typically resulting in players who...
Read MoreHow would we feel if we were told this by the Mets front office? It’s become very evident over the last several seasons our loyalty has been tested. This team and management has displayed a total lack of direction and focus. We fans have sat on the sidelines and continually pointed fingers and placed blame at everyone and everything. We have no swagger. We don’t play with confidence. We have no...
Read MoreHisanori Takahashi, making his first MLB start, delivered a solid outing but the Mets offense couldn’t buy a hit off of Yankees starter Javier Vazquez and took the loss 2-1. Game Notes Hisanori Takahashi couldn’t have done anything more impressive even if he tried today, stretching himself 6 innings, throwing 101 pitches with an absurd level of control. Takahashi struck out 5, gave...
Read MoreAAA International League: Buffalo 7/14/0, Charlotte 1/3/1 Ruben Tejada and Josh Thole continued their recent hot streak, with a combined 5 for 8 and 4 RBI. Thole had his first AAA homer amongst his 3 hits, and Tejada had 2 hits and 2 RBI, climbing back over .300. rf Jesus Feliciano 2 for 4, run, BB, .371 2b Russ Adams 2 for 5, 2 2b, RBI, K, .306 1b Mike Jacobs 1 for 5, 2 Ks, .269 3b Mike Hessman...
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