METS: Evans optioned to Buffalo
Nick Evans in all fairness made the club in spring training, but in a numbers oriented move the OF/1B was moved down to make room for the signing of Gary Sheffield. The question that remains is what...
View ArticleMETS: Does Citi Field shortchange the Mets history?
Mike Vaccaro believes so. Its worthy to pay tribute to Jackie Robinson, the great man who broke down the racial barrier in baseball. But from all reports it seems that the Robinson rotunda is afocal...
View ArticleMETS: That “edge” thing Omar was talking about
During the 1986 season, I was in the clubhouse at the beginning of the game doing something in San Francisco. The only way to the field was an entrance right next to the Giants’ bullpen down the right...
View ArticleMETS: Live Blogging Gary and Ron
For the five or six folks whom still read my drivel: 2:33: Mets win 7-0. Tim Redding finished up. Nice DP started again by Daniel Murphy. Like Gary said at the end, this can be the best day of the...
View ArticleMETS: Is Jose Reyes gun shy?
Matt Cerrone offers a fair speculative update on where Jose Reyes is with his hamstring. My own thoughts are as follows: Like Cerrone I understand Reyes hesitancy. Tom Mckenna once said to always give...
View ArticleMETS: Does Metsblog poll show fans historical identity with starting pitching?
I’ve always been a fans of Matt Cerrone’s use of polling data of Met fans. One today gives me a reason to believe I’ve been right about something. I wrote the following in a post last week: The Mets’...
View ArticleMETS: About those Reds rumors
If it’s about salary on the Reds’ part, there’s a match. Matt Cerrone’s take is right on: …by the way, arroyo, phillips and cordero will earn around $30 million next season… arroyo can be cut loose for...
View ArticleMETS: Doing the right thing on their own Hall Of Fame
Finally. Frank Cashen, Davey Johnson, Doc Gooden and Darryl Strawberry to the Mets Hall of Fame. Matt Cerrone’s informative post indicated the Mets quietly named four people – Marty Noble, Howie Rose,...
View ArticleMETS: M’s GM Zduriencik started with Mets
I’m glad that Matt Cerrone reminded folks that Jack Zduriencik started his career with the Mets. A small fact about Zduriencik is that he was part of the group of advance scouts who followed the Astros...
View ArticleMETS: Toby Hyde’s Excellent Adventure
I’ve been following Toby Hyde’s career since he joined Matt Cerrone’s network. He’s been like a baseball prospect, advancing every year based on past performances. Toby has talent to be sure, but he’s...
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