Monthly Archives: April 2007

Game 12: Win – Mets Sweep!

Mets 8 Phillies 1 The New York Mets brought the broom to Citizen’s Bank Ballpark in Philadelphia and swept their series against the Phillies. OK, so it was only a one-game series, but it’s still a sweep ! Once again, … Continue reading

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Hank Aaron: Home Run King Forever

The ejection of Orlando Hernandez from Saturday’s game was a reminder of one more reason that Hank Aaron should always be remembered as the true all-time homerun king of North America, rather than the future convict currently strutting around San … Continue reading

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Mets Game 11: Loss

Nationals 6 Mets 2 The Mets’ recipe for winning: one part starting pitching, one part defense, one part timely hitting, and a dash of relief, was missing the two most important ingredients. Orlando Hernandez had his monthly bad outing, and … Continue reading

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Game 10: Win

Mets 3 Nationals 2 Mike Pelfrey did not have his best stuff, pitched inefficiently, but was nonetheless impressive. What made the outing impressive was the fact that he battled, despite lack of command, and worked his way through four walks … Continue reading

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Game 9: Win

Mets 5 Phillies 3 Number 292 for Tom Glavine. Tommy didn’t have his great stuff, but was sharp enough to get by. If Jimmy Rollins had sat out, it would have been a much better game for Glavine. Carlos Delgado … Continue reading

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Pelfrey Up, Milledge Down, Padilla Gone

As expected, Lastings Milledge was sent down to AAA New Orleans to make room on the roster for fifth starter Mike Pelfrey, who is making his first start of the year against the Nationals on Friday night. Not expected was … Continue reading

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Game 8: Loss

Phillies 5 Mets 2 What a frustrating, disgusting loss. First, Oliver Perez crapped his pants. Then, the Mets offense can only muster four hits in eight innings against journeyman slop thrower Adam Eaton and Antonio Alfonseca, whose only remarkable attribute … Continue reading

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Bullpen Help: Brad Lidge?

Funny how things work out … A month ago, we were most concerned with the Mets’ starting rotation, Shawn Green’s existence in orange and blue, and the aging Jose Valentin’s glove at second base. The least of our concerns was … Continue reading

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