Okay. I realize the Shea remembrances and tributes have been done to death recently. It had finally come to a head this week with the last remnants of the old girl finally coming down. That being said, I’m going to beat the dead horse a little more. For 44 years our beloved Mets called Shea Stadium home. It doesn’t really seem like a long time when you think about it. I know to...
Read MoreAside from Manny Ramirez, there doesn’t seem to be a whole lot left on the free agent market. However, if you’re looking for some good low risk, high reward type players, you have quite a few bargains still out there. CatchersGary Bennett (37)Johnny Estrada (33)Paul Lo Duca (37) – Type B, not offered arbIvan Rodriguez (37) – Type B, not offered arb There’s...
Read MoreThe Mets signed Freddy Garcia, Livan Hernandez and Tim Redding to compete for the fifth starter’s job in spring training, however only one of them got a major league contract, Tim Redding. Ironically, it’s Redding who has suffered an early setback due to a previously undisclosed injury. Steve Popper of the Record has more, In the race for the fifth spot in the starting...
Read MoreFormer Mets outfielder Ron Swoboda, who helped the Mets win their first world championship in 1969, leveled some sharp criticism at Alex Rodriguez. Kevin Kernan of the NY Post recently interviewed the beloved Met. Swoboda’s love for baseball remains pure. But the steroid scandal and the escapades of Alex Rodriguez disgust him. “He is a tremendous athlete, but for what he...
Read MoreHere are some stunning pictures from CitiField taken this week. You can click on each image to view a larger picture. Thanks to Stadium Page for the new photos, and make sure you visit them to see even more shots of our new park. With Shea Stadium gone, the focus now shifts to our new baseball cathedral. The view from the left field foul pole shows you all the little angles and the...
Read MoreOne of the things that makes me proudest to be a Mets fan is the way our team has always honored our past. While we keep one eye on the future, we never forget where we came from. The Mets have built a history of paying homage to our National League heritage. Our team colors are blue and orange: Dodger blue and Giant orange. The ‘NY’ logo on our cap is reminiscent of the cap worn by...
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