When Sandy Alderson was hired as the General Manager of the New York Mets back in 2010, one of the mantras recited by beat writers and fans alike was that the Alderson era would be “Moneyball with money.” Fast forward three cash-strapped years, and some fans and media members (here’s to looking at you, Evan [...]
The Mets send newly acquired Daisuke Matsuzaka, a recent re-'Graduate' to the major leagues, to the mound against the Detroit Tigers' Doug Fister at 7:10 p.m. at Citi Field. Matsuzaka surely hopes his second-chance is more than a 'Semi-Charmed Life'. Did I mention Third Eye Blind is playing a post-game concert? 'Jumper.' [chat id="162" [...]
The Mets continue their West Coast swing by paying a visit to Yasiel Puig and the first place Los Angeles Dodgers. First pitch at Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. [chat id="152"]
In the pro wrestling world, Jeff Hardy is known as “The Ultimate Enigma.” In the baseball world, that title belongs to Mets first baseman Ike Davis. Just when it looks like we’ve figured out what exactly Davis is as a player, he morphs into a completely different player. Take my article from May. I proclaimed [...]
Jeremy Hefner looks to push the Mets' winning streak to 4 games as he takes on the Diamondbacks in Arizona at 9:40 p.m. Last time these two pitchers faced each other, Hefner and the Mets handed Corbin his first loss of the season. [chat id="149" font="" ]
After an exciting late-inning win last night, the Mets look to make it two in a row against the struggling Colorado Rockies as they send their ace matt Harvey to the hill. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. at Citi Field. [chat id="147" ]
From the Mets' official Twitter account: Happy (early) Birthday Wilmer Flores!! Flores, born on August 6, is on his way to New York!! — New York Mets (@Mets) August 6, 2013 Flores had been hitting .322/.358/.532/.890 with 15 home runs at AAA Las Vegas. According to Jorge Castillo of the Star Ledger, the corresponding 25-man [...]
Big news in Mets land was just announced on Twitter via Ken Rosenthal: Among players accepting 50-game suspensions: #Rangers’ Cruz, #Tigers’ Peralta, #Phlllies’ Bastardo, #Mets’ Valdespin, #Padres’ Cabrera. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 5, 2013 Up until right now, there had been no other indication that Jordany Valdespin was mentioned on the Biogenesis [...]
When the Mets traded Shawn Estes to the Cincinnati Reds for Pedro Feliciano, Elvin Andujar and two Players to be Named Later (Raul Gonzalez and Brady Clark) during the August of 2002, you’d have to have been crazy to think that that deal would impact Mets history (and their future) in the way that it [...]
After Harvey Day was 'Shattered' by the pesky Marlins yesterday afternoon, the Mets look to 'Lay Down' the Royals as they try to create some 'Love and Memories' back home at Citi Field. Did I mention O.A.R. is playing a post game concert? [chat id="143" ]
The Mets look to solve their season-long woes against the Miami Marlins as they start a 4-game set at the House that Loria the Miami Tax Payers Built. [chat id="140" ]
Coming off an NL Player of the Week Award, Juan Lagares was named the everyday centerfielder, further cemented by Kirk Nieuwenhuis’ demotion to AAA Las Vegas. He has posted numbers like a .352/.400/.537/.937 slash and a .393 wOBA, albeit helped by a .462 BABIP, in July and has played plus defense at a prime position. [...]