Monthly Archives: August 2008

Murphy’s Law T-Shirts

Finally, a T-shirt to show your support of Mets phenom Daniel Murphy! These shirts come in several styles, in all sizes, and made from comfortable, breathable, 100% cotton. A portion of the proceeds goes toward the MetsToday server costs, the … Continue reading

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Mets Game 117: Loss to Marlins

Marlins 8 Mets 2 The Marlins avoided a sweep at Shea by blasting Mike Pelfrey for six runs in 4 and 2/3 innings, and riding behind the arm of Josh Johnson. Big Pelf had a rough day, allowing 7 hits … Continue reading

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Mets Game 116: Win Over Marlins

Mets 8 Marlins 6 Before the game began, we knew that a win would most likely require plenty of runs. After all, Brian Stokes — he of the 7.07 ERA last year — could not be counted on to shut … Continue reading

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Background Noise

If you have a life and therefore missed hearing me on “Live From Mickey Mantle’s” on Friday night, then be sure to download the show and listen to it at your leisure. For example, offload it to your iPod and … Continue reading

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Mets Game 115: Win Over Marlins

Mets 3 Marlins 0 Once again, the Mets needed a big-time effort from Oliver Perez. And once again, Ollie delivered. Perez pitched seven strong innings, allowing no runs, only two hits, and three walks, striking out 8 in a heroic … Continue reading

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NL East Discussion

Tonight I’ll be co-hosting “Live From Mickey Mantle’s” with fantasy guru Lenny Melnick from 6 pm to 8 pm. We’ll be discussing the NL East from 6 – 6:45 pm and then breaking down the AL East pennant race from … Continue reading

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Again, Why Not Niese

Mets fans are up in arms with the idea that Brian Stokes, rather than Jonathan Niese, will be spot starting this Saturday against the Florida Marlins. After all, isn’t Niese the best pitching prospect in the organization? Isn’t he so … Continue reading

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Mets Game 114: Win Over Padres

Mets 5 Padres 3 The bullpen blew another one for Johan … but David Wright saved the win with a ninth-inning, two-out, two-run homer. Wright gets the save, and Aaron Heilman, of all people, gets the win. Good for Aaron, … Continue reading

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