Mets Talk: My Interview With Mets Beat Writer Mark Hale – Part One

Yesterday afternoon, Mark Hale of the New York Post, shared some of his insights with me over the phone about the New York Mets. Mark is the beat writer for the Mets, and his articles are required reading for all Mets fans. He is certainly one of my favorite sports writers.  He also has a great Mets Blog.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Joe – What an amazing win...

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Mets Merized Is Giving Away Tickets To The Phillies Series! Who Started On Second Base Last Year On Opening Day?

 Mets Merized is doing it again! We are giving away another pair of FREE Mets Tickets! Win tickets to the Philadelphia Series on Thursday April 12th!Answer the following question:Who was the Mets Starting Second Baseman Last Season On Opening Day?Comment on this blog with your answer and we will choose one of the correct answers tomorrow morning. Make sure to include your email address...

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Who Says There Are No Big Games In April? A Win Tonight Will Be Huge For The Mets

Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined that the Mets would start the 2007 season with an opportunity to sweep the World Champion Cardinals, and to do it on the road.The final game of the three game series, falls on the shoulders or should I say arm, of John Maine. Maine had a terrific spring and had a few impressive outings last month, but alas those games didn’t count, and...

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Please Don’t Hate Me Mets Fans, But Yesterday I Rooted For The Braves

Orlando Hernandez will take the mound tonight against the Cardinals after a day off yesterday. El Duque had a very impressive performance in his final spring training tune-up and I would suspect that he is up for the task. I’m still all tingly from crashing the Card’s flag raising party on Sunday. ;-)When I looked at the box scores last night I couldn’t help smiling when I saw...

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Last Night Was More Than A Win, It Was The Start Of Something Big

I must say that yesterday was quite a great day to be a Mets fan. No, we didn’t win any pennants or a fifty pound gold trophy with a bunch of little flags that go around it. It was a great day because our beloved team took the field and absolutely shined last night in St. Louis.It was a pleasure to see the Cardinals and their fans get some dirt kicked in their faces, and be on the...

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Mets Merized Roundin’ The Bases: Opening Day Edition

 A weekly roundup of all the Mets transactions, Minor League news, and latest rumors.This Weeks Roster Moves Willie Randolph had a big decision to make Friday afternoon. Only two spots remained on the Opening Day roster and Lastings Milledge, Chan Ho Park, Jon Adkins, and Ambiorix Burgos were all fighting for these spots. The Mets kept Lastings Milledge and Ambiorix Burgos, resulting...

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