This week has a few interesting names. It includes two pitchers in the same trade that threw a no-hitter, a twelve player deal that turns into a three player trade and a superstar hitter finding a home on the West Coast. Without further ado, here is this week's installment of Mets history. January 28, 2009- [...]
January 21, 2006- After a tumultuous relationship with the New York media and the Mets. Anna Benson, and husband Kris are traded to the Baltimore Orioles for Jorge Julio and John Maine. While Kris Benson posted a meager 4.13 ERA with a 10-8 record, his wife, Anna repeatedly captured the headlines of the back page [...]
As you may or may not have enjoyed your Tuesdays with Frank (sounds like a book I once read), I have decided to change things up a little. Here at Mets360 we love the New York Mets and their history. It is with that fact serving as a backdrop, that we are pleased to introduce [...]
Major League Baseball officially announced their choices for the Hall of Fame. Well, actually, they didn't announce anyone this year. The big controversy is that baseball writers did not elect a single player for baseball's highest honor. While I understand the dilemma they faced with names like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, there are others [...]
If the season were to begin today, the New York Mets would have a starting rotation that was questionable at best. Johan Santana was a disaster after his historic no hitter and his health is a major factor. The Mets even have been rumored to be shopping him. The question is who would be dumb [...]
With the holidays coming to a close, the annual tradition of evaluating our lives and resolving to make them better has begun. Of course, I am referring to New Year's resolutions. While on a personal level, this can be an important step, we never seem to make a resolution as sports fans. Why wouldn't we [...]
It's that time of year once again. Time to open presents and fake being exceptionally pleased by the gesture of a loved one, even if the gift is below expectations. It's supposedly the thought that counts. This time of year, I am reminded of the many acquisitions our beloved New York Mets have given to [...]