loge mezzanine Normally we don’t link to Yankee blogs. But in this case, we must. Read Ryan Tandy’s latest conspiracy theory post on Bronx Brass Tax. It will explain why the Mets are playing in a stadium that looks like Ebbetts Field. And even if you don’t believe in conspiracy theories, this one has all the pieces … Read more
Well, it’s come to this… Omar Minaya was spotted on a JetBlue flight to Chicago. And, of course, he was heckled (via DeadSpin): So I’m settling into my seat on a VERY inexpensive Jetblue flight to Chicago to see the Mets in Wrigley when I notice the flight attendant having a hard time closing the … Read more
The Brooklyn Paper is reporting that Jeff Wilpon met with Wally Backman last night at MCU Park. Meanwhile, SNY’s Ted Berg recently sat down to interview Backman on his success in Brooklyn – the Cyclones just clinched the division for the first time since 2007 – and his managing style:
MetsReport – Gabe Aguilar looks at the lack of accountability in the Mets organization. MetsGazette – Matthe Blaszka wants to give Jerry another year as Mets manager. That’s a joke, right? The Daily Stache – Taking a cue from Joe’s post on the topic, Ed Vazquez looks at what went wrong and who to blame … Read more
ESPN NY – Jeff Wilpon is openly hostile to Omar Minaya in team meetings. This is a pretty big deal, since the team holds conference calls with 2-3 dozen “chefs” in the “kitchen.” That’s gotta be embarrassing. The Daily Stache – Kevin Kearns asks whether Mets fans should root for the team to lose in … Read more
ESPN New York – Adam Rubin has a fantastic summary of the circus that has been the 2010 Mets season. Let’s go Mess! MetsBlog – A boycott of the Mets on August 25… Sounds like a plan! Mets Gazette – To the Wilpons, “accountability” is a dirty word. And “nepotism” is a management strategy! And … Read more
MLB.com – Marty Noble thinks Wally Backman should be the Mets next manager. SI.com – Jeff Pearlman thinks the Mets are baseball’s worst franchise and Bobby Valentine should be the next manager. No more links for today. This is the most important discussion in the Mets-o-sphere for the next 3 months. Both Noble and Pearlman … Read more
Mets Report – Clayton Caldwell wonders why Jerry Manuel seems to be platooning Josh Thole and Ike Davis. Mets Gazette – Matthew Blaszka counts down the Top 5 Moments that killed the Mets. The birth of Jeff Wilpon is not listed, so I assume this list is for 2011. MetsMerized Online – Another Mets fan … Read more
