What seemed improbable only 24 hours ago has become a reality for the New York Mets. Not only do they win in impressive style on the strength of a masterful pitching performance by John Maine, but with both the Phillies and the Padres both losing this evening, the Mets are back in the game!They once again are in control of their own destiny, and with a win tomorrow it ensures at the very least a...
Read MoreMany years ago, former Mets manager Yogi Berra coined the phrase that would become synonymous with late season heroics.Yogi Berra believed in 1973, just like the late, great Tug McGraw.With two games left in the season the Mets still have life. With a win today followed by a Phillies loss tonight, the Mets can get right back into the drivers seat.We’ve seen how good the Phillies can...
Read MoreWillie Randolph could have started Pedro Martinez instead of Philip Humber on Wednesday. He chose not to so he could give Pedro an extra days rest. Pedro said that he was ready to go, but his words fell on deaf ears. Willie had already made up his mind and he was going with Humber. Just like he made up his mind last week when he went with Brian Lawrence.As a result of this...
Read MoreLast night I had the most wonderful dream. I was back in New York and at Shea Stadium for the last game of the 2007 World Series. The Mets and Indians had played themselves into a 3- 3 series tie thanks to some late inning heroics by Guillermo Mota, who struck out the side in back to back innings in game 6. This game was no contest though, as the Mets cruised to a 12 run lead in the first 4...
Read MoreLeaves are falling all around, It’s time I was on my way. Thanks to you, I’m much obliged for such a pleasant stay. But now it’s time for me to go. The autumn moon lights my way. For now I smell the rain, and with it pain, and it’s headed my way. Ah, some songs can really sum up the way I feel this morning. Deep down inside I have a feeling of impending doom in my gut.The...
Read MoreI’m really trying my best to stay positive over the past month even though I have had plenty of good reasons to vent. Every time I see Rick Peterson make a call to the bullpen I can’t help being overcome with fear and anxiety.The bullpen has become so unreliable that even a 3 or 4 run lead has Mets fans wondering if the bullpen can close it out.Everyday it seems like they all take...
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