Bob Dylan on Baseball

It begins with a few brief notes from an organ you might hear at a ball park. Then we hear a crowd apparently getting stirred up just as a game is about to get underway. And then we hear Bob welcoming us, and introducing this show’s theme: Tonight we’re going to head out to the [...]

Mets Continue Omar Minaya’s ‘Legacy’ With Dominican Graduation Ceremony

This was a real nice article on what the Mets do to help the IFAs they add to the system. Every year, the Mets’ Dominican Baseball Academy graduates players and staff that come through the program. In the last 18 years, more than 500 players have come through its ranks. And on Saturday, 164 players [...]

Dancing with Mr. D

This isn't baseball-related but I can't imagine any reader here not being interested in seeing our own Mr. David Groveman in action. Please hit the "like" button to let him know you watched it. https://www.facebook.com/reel/848949270351012

Baty, Mauricio stinging ball in time with Syracuse

After ripping three doubles and a homer in the Mets’ most recent game, New York’s No. 6 prospect is slashing .380/.436/.880 with 12 extra-base hits, including a team-leading six dingers. It's the second straight game that Baty and Mauricio have both gone deep. The exit velocities on all three of Mauricio's doubles Friday night? 105.5 [...]

Mets signing Justin Verlander was a better decision than retaining Jacob deGrom

During the offseason, the New York Mets lost their ace Jacob deGrom to the Texas Rangers back on December. Luckily, it didn’t take long for them to find his replacement, and maybe the best one in Justin Verlander. The Mets signed Verlander to a 2 year $86 million with an option for a third year. [...]

After 60 years it seems the Mets are on the right track

As we count the days until the start of spring training, we Met fans employ an age-old defense mechanism whereby we approach the upcoming season with high hopes and low expectations.  Throughout the years our ownership shied away from spending on first rate free agents, instead opting to pursue the cheaper, second tier players hoping [...]

The Importance of Tylor Megill and David Peterson 

Tylor Megill and David Peterson will be key components in the 2023 season, as they bring pitching depth, experience, and youth to an aging rotation.  Both players stepped up in the 2022 season, as Megill went from Triple-A depth to Opening Day starter, and in dominating fashion over the Nationals. He started nine games going 4-2 [...]