Today I host an extended podcast as I dive into the controversy that took place in the Mets locker room after Sunday’s game. Before we get to that, the original plan was to hear my good friend Jim “Mojo” Morrison discuss the Syracuse Mets trip to Charlotte and his observations on Mets prospect Anthony Kay. Mojo works Gameday Operations for the Charlotte Knights and knows the International...
J.D. Davis (4-5, 2B, HR, RBI, 3 R on Saturday), tallied a career-high four hits and scored a career-high-tying three runs in the team’s 8-7 victory over the Cardinals. The California native homered in the second inning to add to the Mets lead. Davis is hitting .352 (25-for-71) with four home runs at Citi Field this season. Our own Rich Coutinho had a chance to chat with Davis after the...
Rich Coutinho took a look back on The Subway Series in his book Press Box Revolution. He shares that look back with us today on Metsmerized Online. Growing up in New York I always heard my uncles talk about The Subway Series and how the 1950’s featured year after year of October World Series drama. Moments like Don Larsen’s perfect game, Jackie Robinson’s steal of home, the 1951 Shot Heard...
Mets’ infielder Jeff McNeil leads the team with 20 multi-hit games and five three-hit games this season. He had 20 multi-hit games in 63 games last season and had his 20th in his 49th game this season. The second-year player has 13 career three-hit games, the most by a Met through 113 career games, and his 40 multi-hit games is tied for second in team history through 113 career games (José...
The Mets got back to the .500 mark on Saturday with a 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers. A big play in this contest took place when third baseman Todd Frazier bunted through the right side of the infield to beat the shift. Frazier drove in the first run of the game with the play, and moved catcher Wilson Ramos from first to third. After this, infielder Adeiny Hechavarria slugged a three-run home...
I kick off the opening weekend podcast by getting live reaction by Rich Coutinho of 98.7 ESPN from Washington D.C. We discuss the deGrom extension, the positive vibes from the series, and whether the Mets should make a strong push for Dallas Keuchel or Craig Kimbrel. Former member of the 1969 Mets, Art Shamsky, rounds out the program as he discusses his book “After the Miracle: The Lasting...
I am joined by Rich Coutinho of 98.7 ESPN to discuss the early returns of Brodie Van Wagenen’s “culture change” around the team. Hear us talk about the impact of Van Wagenen spending more time in the clubhouse and what changes Mickey Callaway has implemented during his second spring training. We discuss the early returns of Pete Alonso and what players have opened eyes the first week of camp....
Jeff Wilpon talked to all of the Met beat reporters including our own Rich Coutinho today as the Mets announced their blockbuster seven player trade with the Seattle Mariners that bought Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz to New York. On Robinson Cano PED Suspension: “I don’t think he’s a drug cheat. I could be proven wrong, but I don’t think he’s a drug cheat.” On trading Noah...
Tonight I discuss the blockbuster trade bringing Robinson Cano/Edwin Diaz to New York and talk about the impact it has on the Mets in 2019 as well as what this trade means for the future of the organization. I am joined midway through the show by Rich Coutinho of 98.7 ESPN. [iframe]<iframe...
The upcoming week is a huge one for the Mets as they decide who will be their next General Manager. Hear my thoughts on why the media is off base on the old school vs. analytics storyline with this search. Rich Coutinho of 98.7 ESPN believes Doug Melvin will be the choice and tells us why. I also get an update from Arizona as former scout Bernie Pleskoff calls in to tell me why he believes Peter...
Good Morning Mets fans! Today, Jason Vargas (2-6, 8.36 ERA) will attempt to shut down the Braves lineup. The Braves will counter with Anibal Sanchez (5-3, 3.00 ERA). The game will be on SNY at 7:10 p.m. Is Jose Reyes the latest member of Pitchers Who Rake? A day after throwing 48 pitches, the infielder slammed two home runs in his best hitting performance of the season so far. Despite a quality...
Hear a replay of my podcast and appearance on WLIE 540 AM I discuss Mickey Callaway’s comments on the team’s lack of hustle, fundamentals and how this applies to Yoenis Cespedes. Will Matt Harvey earn a spot in the starting rotation? Hear my thoughts. Finally I end up with a “get off my lawn” rant about the exclusive Facebook broadcasting rights. In the back-half of the...
