Upon returning from Florida, the first news I heard was that Ruben Gotay injured his ankle sliding into home plate during Sunday’s game against the Dodgers in Vero Beach. I also heard that Brant Rustich has been shut down, but can’t confirm beyond what’s been posted on MetsProspectus. So, in addition to Gotay and Rustich, … Read more
Would you like to see what Pedro Martinez is driving around Florida these days? Nice ride, eh? Oh and I doubt it’s a rental, based on these custom wheels (see the middle):
You may have read on Hot Foot that Larry Bowa was prepared to spit on the new rule that all MLB base coaches were required to wear a helmet — a rule created after minor league coach Mike Coolbaugh died from a line drive to his head last season. Bowa refused to wear a helmet … Read more
There’s nothing on TV on Sunday morning, so head on over to Mike Silva’s Gotham Baseball Live and listen to my spring training experience at 9:30 AM. You can listen to the show here, and there is also a direct download link for saving and listening later (on your computer or iPod / MP3 player).
Matt Cerrone mentioned that when he arrived in Port St. Lucie, he spotted Ron Darling next to him while waiting at a traffic light. Matt didn’t gesture or say hello, possibly because Darling would have no idea who he was — particularly at a traffic light. Well I can say with full confidence that Ron … Read more
This warm moment occurred before the game on Satuday: “For the tenth time already, yes, Joe, it’s toasted!”
Oh, I also snuck into the “coaches conference room”. I was accosted by security but not before getting a few shots, including the whiteboard (don’t show the Phillies!). The whiteboard : Somewhere on there it says “see MetsToday.com for scouting reports”.
Some MetsToday readers suggested I steal credentials and scam my way into a press conference. Well, I did get into the official press room and had an exclusive interview with Damion Easley. (OK, two minutes of groveling isn’t exactly an “interview”). Damion wanted to know why I’m hating on him so much, and told me … Read more
