2011 Spring Training

X Factor: Mets Cash Flow

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As much as the Mets owners and upper management consistently deny it, the team’s financial struggles have affected the organization’s overall performance, and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future.

Because the team could not secure a line of credit via traditional means (i.e., banks), they required a secret, private loan from MLB just to cover operating expenses. When they burn through that dough, they will be broke again and out of options — they can’t dip into Bud Selig’s coffers again. The Wilpons’ only recourse is to

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Another Positive Post

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Following with the theme of positive posts (and videos) today, I give you what may be the best Mets commercial since … well … ever … Nice that there isn’t any nonsensical, unrealistic marketing message attached (i.e., “the magic is back”). This brilliant piece was produced by Brett Hauze of SNY. You can see more … Read more

Something To Feel Good About

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Lately, there has been a lot of negativity on this blog. Maybe it’s me. Or maybe it’s because the Mets stink, the Wilpons are broke, and the Mets stink. So, today I have something positive to report, though it has nothing to do with the Mets (though, it is a New York story). Carlos Flores, … Read more

Capuano Sharp, Ollie Not

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In the Mets’ spring training contest against the Nationals on Saturday afternoon, Chris Capuano threw 5 2/3 innings of shutout ball. His outing included 6 ground ball outs, 3 flyouts, and 5 strikeouts; he allowed only 3 hits and walked none. We don’t put too much emphasis on the numbers in the spring, but the bottom line is that he had good command of his pitches, changed speeds well, and overall looked like he could pitch in a regular MLB game and do well.

On the other hand, there was

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