Category Archives: Shea What?

Neat article this week in New York Magazine comparing the evolution of NYC items through the years … for example, taxi cabs, subway tokens, and Mets uniforms:

For most of Monday afternoon, Mike Francesa had well-placed criticism for the New York Mets. However, he was way off the mark in his analysis of David Wright vs. Carlos Beltran. Francesa had this to say about Wright, who he … Continue reading →

A loyal Mets fan emailed me with the question, I’m wondering if the Wilpons are part Aztec–we’ve had our collective hearts ripped out of our chests two years running . . . Not sure how to answer — I’m not … Continue reading →

My good friend and MetsToday reader Dennis — who has been watching the Mets at Shea since the 1960s — made a fitting comment back in June about today’s Mets fan (and the media coverage), in contrast to the “old … Continue reading →

The best things in life are free … especially in this economic climate. Whether you’re a reader or a viewer, I have two great links for you: Video: Playing for Peanuts, Episode 1.4 is now available for viewing online at … Continue reading →

So the Mets have fallen to second place, after a lackluster two games in DC. They’re not flat, though, so no worries — they’re just not hitting, according to Jerry Manuel. Whatever that means. To add injury to insult, the … Continue reading →

Something seems awfully familiar … The Mets in first place, with a slim lead over the Phillies in the final weeks of the season. A bullpen which had been pushed pedal to the metal since Opening Day, suddenly faltering — … Continue reading →

Now I’ve seen everything. Just in case the heated NL East pennant race is not enough to get you to go out to Shea, may I be the one to tell you that tonight is Pet Sponge Night. That’s right … Continue reading →