Category: Mets History
11 Years Ago Today…

11 Years Ago Today…

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Eleven years ago today, this happened: http://youtu.be/cBMC1tA4CdM

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Now You’re Talking Turkey: Mets Transactions During Thanksgiving Week

Now You’re Talking Turkey: Mets Transactions During Thanksgiving Week

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In my household, the week before Thanksgiving has traditionally been one of preparation. Since we host the annual family gathering, there is food to be bought, a turkey to stuff, ...

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More What Ifs in Mets Hot Tub History

More What Ifs in Mets Hot Tub History

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This week there's been far too much buzz about the fact that postseason superstar Nelson Cruz was once property of the Mets -- only to be sent away for a "spare part" when he was ...

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The Nolan Ryan Express Still Doesn’t Stop In Flushing

The Nolan Ryan Express Still Doesn’t Stop In Flushing

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Over the last couple of weeks, ESPN has been running the film “Catching Hell” from their exquisite 30 for 30 series. Directed by Oscar winner, Alex Gibney, the made-for-television ...

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Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Shea Stadium

Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Shea Stadium

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Mets Today has always been a fan of tales of Mets nostalgia. It’s been nearly three years since the last game was played at Shea Stadium, thus ending a thirty-four year era of ...

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Happy Birthday Mike Bordick!

Happy Birthday Mike Bordick!

Today is the 46th birthday of 2000 trade deadline acquisition Mike Bordick. Believe it or not, it took four players to rent the services of the gritty leader from Baltimore: Mike ...

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Happy Birthday Roy Lee Jackson

Happy Birthday Roy Lee Jackson

Happy birthday today to Roy Lee Jackson. One of my earliest memories of visiting Shea Stadium was in 1980, with Roy Lee Jackson starting the game for the Mets. I think it ...

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Happy Birthday Tony Phillips

Happy Birthday Tony Phillips

Today, April 25th, is the birthday of former super utilityman Tony Phillips, who played in 52 games for the Mets in 1998. Phillips was picked up at the trade deadline from the ...

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