Monthly Archives: August 2009

Mets Game 128: Win Over Marlins

Mets 10 Marlins 3 Wow … where did that come from? Just when you thought the dilapidated Mets couldn’t buy a win, the offense erupts for ten runs and Tim Redding holds the Fish to three runs in six and … Continue reading

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On Matt Murton

You know your team’s organization is in big trouble when the DFA of a 27-year-old career minor leaguer sparks a flurry of posts throughout the blogosphere. In case you hadn’t heard, the Colorado Rockies have DFA’d Matt Murton to make … Continue reading

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Lost Pinky, Chat Josh Thole, and the Wilpon Downfall

Dave Singer at New York Sports Dog points out that, like their favorite team, Mets bloggers have also been struggling with injuries all season — with several on the DL. However, reports of my pinky’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. … Continue reading

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Mets Injuries: Not Bad Luck

After having his knee examined, Oliver Perez has been shut down and scheduled for season-ending surgery because of patella tendon tendinosis. No word on whether he will have his head examined. Johan Santana will have elbow surgery. J.J. Putz has … Continue reading

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Mets Game 127: Loss to Marlins

Marlins 5 Mets 3 Late summer depression has set in: the days getting shorter, Mets games growing longer. Somehow, this 2-hour and 40-minute contest felt more like 4-5 hours of Chinese water torture … don’t ask me why. Mike Pelfrey … Continue reading

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Oliver Perez Update

Yup … Ollie is done for the season. He’ll be undergoing season-ending surgery on his knee. Suddenly the release of Livan Hernandez isn’t looking so smart. Can Nelson Figueroa start twice in a five-day period?

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Mets May Acquire Dan Murphy Clone

If the Mets had access to stem cell technology, they’d likely have a team of scientists working feverishly in the lab on a Daniel Murphy clone. After all, the businesslike young man has been a fan favorite, is home-grown, and … Continue reading

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Mets Game 126: Loss to Marlins

Marlins 2 Mess 1 After a whirlwind of news, moves, and another appearance by Mushmouth, the Mets game against the Marlins was something of a denouement. What the Mets needed was a deus ex machina. (Why all the literary references? … Continue reading

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