Category Archives: News Notes Rumors

Schneider’s New Old Glove

During last night’s SNY broadcast, Kevin Burkhardt gave us explanations for Brian Schneider’s three passed balls thus far this season — straight from the horse’s mouth. Of course, you’ve already read my theories on the subject, and interestingly, Burkhardt’s tidbit … Continue reading

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Happy Tax Day

Yes, I will be one of the idiots rushing to see my accountant, wincing at the figures I owe, then rushing to get envelopes postmarked before the extended-hours post office closes. Hope most of you were smart enough to get … Continue reading

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Down On Willie

Before you read on, believe me when I tell you I sincerely LOVE Willie Randolph. I loved him as a player, love his old-school mentality, and wish him the greatest success. But, it’s a love/hate relationship (can a “relationship” be … Continue reading

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What I’ll Miss About Shea

In case you missed it, tune in to Mets Weekly on SNY on Sunday at 5:30 PM or Monday at 6:30 PM. On the show you’ll get to see Pedro Feliciano teach salsa dancing to Jocelyn Pierce, a profile on … Continue reading

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Tootsies Beat Casanova

It took two weeks, but Keith Hernandez finally broke out the Tootsie Roll pops last night during last night’s game. All odds were on the Tootsies to appear this season before Raul Casanova, but no one could have guessed neither … Continue reading

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Keith and Ron are Old

During the sixth inning of last night’s telecast — while John Maine was struggling — Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling suggested that the Mets pitchers have a tendency to lose focus at times, and Darling added that sometimes the pitchers … Continue reading

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Claudio Vargas and Dan Johnson

Yesterday when I saw the post headline on MetsBlog that said “Mets Close to Vargas, Johnson DFA’d” I thought for sure that Jason Vargas was having a splendid comeback from surgery and that Ben Johnson was being released. That Heath … Continue reading

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Schneider’s Passed Balls

Many of you are aware that I’m a catcher and therefore sending me emails about Brian Schneider’s two passed balls yesterday — how can he be such a great defensive catcher yet drop two balls when the supposedly lesser Paul … Continue reading

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