Baseball is a funny and complex game. Strategy and instinct are two aspects of the sport that seem to come into play more than any other sport. As I watched Game 5 of the National League Division Series, I saw two plays that reminded me of an integral judgment made in the 1986 World Series [...]
Previously, I have written about how I had sold part of my collection and have been working to rebuilding it. When I first spoke with the dealer who bought the collection, the first question he asked me was, “Do you have the bible?”. I was really didn’t know what he meant. What he meant was [...]
With the retirement of arguably the greatest closer in baseball history, it might be fun to go through 50 years of Met history and determine candidates for the greatest closer in team history. Now, determining some of the early years is difficult, especially since the role didn’t really start to take the official form that [...]
With eight games remaining in the 2013 season, Wilmer Flores has 96 PA here in his MLB debut. His production has been nothing to write home about; however, the fact that he’s in the majors at such a young age is certainly enough for us to sit up and take notice. Let’s take a look [...]
As a follow up companion piece to a recent one on the radio flagship homes of Mets baseball, this one will discuss the TV homes, though a much quicker look than the radio one. Although several different changes to the same station, both over-the-air and cable wise are interesting for those who like to follow [...]
Some may consider this article pointless due to the lack of value that Josh Thole has brought to the team with the exception of perhaps indirectly a Cy Young Award. However, in some ways, he did have a few great moments that will always hold a special place in many Mets fans’ hearts. My father, [...]
With the end of the Mets’ partnership with WFAN this week, it might be fun to crank up the old history machine, and take a stroll through radio flagship stations of the past. We begin with a place that could very well be the next radio home, 77 WABC of all places. In the very [...]
The Mets come into Cleveland tonight for a three game series against the Indians beginning with an interesting pitching matchup to kick things off. 23-year-old Zach Wheeler of the Mets faces 29-year-old Scott Kazmir in a duel of present and former top pitching prospects. Wheeler -- called up in June -- is showing fans the [...]
Almost 25 years ago to the day, on August 28th, the New York Mets, in the midst of another pennant winning season, called up prized prospect Gregg Jefferies. The 21 year old, drafted number 20 overall by the Mets in 1985, was placed in starting lineup by Davey Johnson playing third base. Batting second in [...]
The greatest bunter of all-time shows off his form on this Score Select card.
Felix Millan was a great Met. Millan came to the Mets as part of the exchange with the Atlanta Braves before the 1973 season. The deal sent pitchers Gary Gentry and Danny Frisella to the Braves in exchange for Millan and pitcher George Stone. Generally considered one of the best deals ever made by the [...]
Yes, it seems as though “Happy Days are Here Again” for us New York Mets fans. Because the sun has again begun peeking through our dark clouds of misery, its time to relax a bit and take a look back, with nostalgic fondness, at some of our most unhappiest players. Without further ado: 1. Vince [...]