With all the Willie bashing and contrasting love for Jerry Manuel, I feel it appropriate to post the following, a quote from Billy Wagner given to the Daily News: As for Manuel’s managerial style since replacing Willie Randolph in June, Wagner said, “I keep hearing about Willie getting bashed. But Willie, in all respect, had … Read more
Mets 6 Phillies 3 The Mets needed this one, and this game was the exact reason the Mets traded half their farm system for Johan Santana. As per his job requirement, Santana delivered. Johan pitched seven and a third, and gave up two runs on five hits and three walks. After running into some trouble … Read more
Phillies 6 Mets 2 Too little, too late. The Mets couldn’t get to Jamie Moyer before he turned in for his afternoon nap, and Pedro Martinez let the Phillies jump ahead to an early 6-0 lead in a disappointing game for Mets fans. With the loss, the Mets also lost the series to the Phillies, … Read more
The most important doubleheader of the season, for both the Mets and the Phillies, will be played today. Game one starts at 2:15 pm and has wily veterans Pedro Martinez vs. Jamie Moyer. That game will be shown on SNY and will have interactive elements in lieu of commercials for the first five innings — … Read more
In response to Mike Schmidt’s email to the Phillies, former Met Doug Flynn sent a note of his own to the home team clubhouse at Shea. It read: Right here, right now, there is no other place you want to be, watching the world wake up from history. Bat on the ball, take two and … Read more
Phillies 3 Mets 0 Wha’ happened? If it was going to be a 3-0 outcome, it should have been the Mets on the winning end, no? After all, the Phillies bats were ice cold, and hitting in pitcher-friendly Shea Stadium, and the Mets with their scrappy offense and Mike Pelfrey on the mound were poised … Read more
Listen to me tonight from 6-8pm on Live From Mickey Mantle’s and I’ll explain why the Mets should hold on to Aaron Heilman and Luis Castillo through the winter. Also you’ll hear the inspirational stories of former Yankee and 9/11 firefighter Frank Tepedino and teacher Billy Staples, who has done amazing work in turning around … Read more
This weekend’s series between the Mets and Phillies should be the last time in 2008 they meet each other on a baseball field (save for a one-game playoff). With the Mets in first by a full three games and 22 left to play, this series could prove to be the most important of the year … Read more
