loge mezzanine MetsGazette – Despite yesterday’s drubbing at the hands of Arizona, Tom Greenhalgh is optimistic. MetsMerizedOnline – Ten reasons why the Mets were right to do nothing at the trade deadline. The Daily Stache – Aaron Yorke says the Mets HOF induction ceremony was not ruined by the team’s embarrassing loss. ESPN NY – A preview … Read more
The Daily Stache – The Mets seem to be shying away from making any moves as the trade deadline approaches. OnTheBlack – Kerel Cooper shares his favorite Strawberry/Gooden memories. Mack’s Mets – The Brooklyn Cyclones won again last night, thanks in part to a 9th inning suicide squeeze. The Cyclones now have a five-game lead … Read more
MetsBlog – Apparently, Jerry Manuel opted to pitch to Pujols last night because Pujols had no hits in the game. Yeah, except for the two hits he had earlier in the game… but those don’t count, right? Way to go Jerry! NY Post – The Mets faked interest in Cliff Lee, Roy Oswalt and Dan … Read more
MetsGazette – Tom Greenhalgh says the Mets will have to go 42-20 to win the division. MetsLifer – Dave at MetsLifer thinks the Mets need another starting pitcher, but he’s convinced they won’t acquire one. MetsMerizedOnline – Joe D wishes the Mets were motivated by winning and not by ticket sales. Has anyone else noticed … Read more
According to the formula we used yesterday, the Mets Meaningful Number still stands at 19. The number is closer to 18 than 19, but we are going to round that number up, since it’s not possible to win .05 games. In short, progress was made last night, but more will have to be made to … Read more
“I saw my picture in the paper (on Tuesday) and I was just glad it wasn’t a police photo.” -Wally Backman (NorthJersey.com)
Wall Street Journal – The WSJ analyzes the perpetual disconnect between Mets fans and team management, including a quote from MetsToday’s Joe Janish. Mets Gazette – Would you rather the Mets make a playoff run or go on a losing streak that results in a major housecleaning? NorthJersey.com – Bob Klapisch thinks Wally Backman could … Read more
With the Mets in a tailspin and the postseason slipping out of reach, let’s take a look at what it will take for the team to play “meaningful games in September.” By no means is this the definitive way to figure out the “meaningful” number. Consider it a jumping off point for the more statistically-inclined … Read more
