I know this is a positive post and it’s only been one game but that was a big and important win for the Mets and the fans. After the disaster of last year the Mets needed this first win behind their ace and they got that win! Jason Bay had a good 1st day, going 2-4 with a triple and scored a run, Barajas went 2-4 hitting a double, driving in a run and scored a run, Francoeur had a hit, drove...
Read MoreGame Summary If everyday was Opening Day for the New York Mets, oh what a wonderful world it would be. The Mets continued their season opening mastery with a 7-1 victory over the Florida Marlins for their fifth straight Opening Day win and improved their overall record to 32-17, both Major League records. Game Highlights Johan Santana outdueled Marlins ace Josh Johnson and pitched a solid game...
Read MoreOur New York Mets have had their share of great memories on Opening Day despite losing their first eight in a row. Since then you could say that the Mets own Opening Day. Here are some memorable moments to set the right mood for todays opener against the Marlins at 1:00 PM. Enjoy… The Mets played their first game ever on April 11, 1962. The rain delayed affair was played before a crowd of...
Read MoreWith Opening Day finally come (nice win!) and gone, I think it’s high time we put away our collective pessimism, our unified grumpiness as jilted Mets fans, and just have a little fun. Opening Day happens only once a year, right? But as we pop open those adult beverages and boil the mystery meat wonders of pure hot dog goodness , I will allow each and every one of you wonderful Mets fans a...
Read MoreLoyal, stupid and in denial are the three words that most accurately describes me when talking about the 2010 Mets. Firstly, I’ve been a Met fan for over 35 years. In that time I’ve been treated to one World Championship. If that’s not loyalty, I don’t know what is. Even as we watched the stars get injured one by one last season, I still watched about 140 games last year....
Read MoreWhen 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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