Category Archives: Player Notes

Biggest Surprises of the first Quarter

Posted on May 23, 2016 by David Berg

Now that the Mets are one quarter of the way through their 2016 schedule, what have we learned? Who has been better than expected? Who has disappointed? Here are my top 15 surprises so far. Chime in to the comments … Continue reading →

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Projecting the Mets’ 2013 Opening Day 25-Man Roster

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Josh Burton

It has come to that point of the New York Mets season again when the team is completely unbearable to watch, loses most games it plays, shows little to no effort nor desire to win, and acts like the Same … Continue reading →

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Why Murphy Sat

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Joe Janish

There was a lot of grumbling on Twitter, the blogosphere, and other media outlets about Terry Collins’ decision last night to pinch-hit Chin-Ling Hu instead of Willie Harris or Dan Murphy during a key moment in the game. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Curb Your Enthusiasm

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Joe Janish

When asked about Dan Murphy’s attempted steal of third base in Saturday night’s game against the Braves, Mets manager Terry Collins explained, “It was an error of enthusiasm. He was trying to create something that wasn’t there.” Note to Murph … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: K-Rod Ain’t So Tough

Posted on August 16, 2010 by loge mezzanine

Image via Hot Foot Admit it… you thought K-Rod was cool. His take-no-prisoners approach to baseball and life really spoke to your sensibilities as a Mets fan. The guy had it all – a shaky delivery, a big contract, a … Continue reading →

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Dr. David Wright Hopes the Mets Have a Plan for Reyes

Posted on July 13, 2010 by loge mezzanine

Dr. David Wright was asked about Jose Reyes’ decision to take swings from the left side the day after being pulled from a game because he re-aggravated an oblique injury. This was the same oblique injury that prevented Reyes from … Continue reading →

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Mets Demote Igarashi, Promote Nick Evans

Posted on July 9, 2010 by loge mezzanine
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Feel Good Friday: David Wright is a Leader

Posted on July 9, 2010 by loge mezzanine

David Lennon has an article today about how David Wright is becoming the team’s leader, both on and off-the-field. According to Lennon, Wright demanded a team meeting before the first Mets-Yankees subway series and the meeting was a huge success: … Continue reading →

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