Monthly Archives: September 2009

Mets Game 150: Win Over Nationals

Mets 6 Nationals 2 NO ONE sweeps the Mets in THEIR HOUSE! Those bad-boy gangstas from Flushing weren’t about to let some chumps from DC put them on blast … John Maine won his first game since Custer’s Last Stand … Continue reading

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Mets Game 149: Nationals

Mets 3 Nationals 2 Some days you have it, some days you don’t. On this particular afternoon, Tim Redding had it — he brought his “A” game. Spotting his sinker at the knees, on both corners of the plate, and … Continue reading

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Mets Game 148: Loss to Nationals

Nationals 6 Mets 5 Nationals closer Mike MacDougal did everything in his power to give the Mets an exciting, come-from-behind victory in the ninth inning, but eventually stumbled into his 16th save in Inspector Clouseau style. Mike Pelfrey pitched seven … Continue reading

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Manuel Perpetuates Blame Game

Ah, now it’s all clear. Perhaps I was too harsh on Frankie Rodriguez, Johan Santana, and Carlos Beltran. By blaming others, finger-pointing, and driving the bus over their teammates, they were merely carrying out the ethos set in place by … Continue reading

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This Time Last Year

On September 18th, 2008 — exactly one year ago — the Mets had a record of 85-67, and were a half-game behind the league-leading Phillies (86-67). What a difference a year makes. The Mets were also at the top of … Continue reading

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Mets Game 147: Loss to Braves

Braves 7 Mets 3 You can’t pin this one on Danny Boy. Daniel Murphy went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored, and his 10th homerun of the season, but it wasn’t enough to carry the team to victory. Since … Continue reading

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Winners Take the Blame, Losers Point Fingers

Daniel Murphy is far from an excellent defender at first base, and he may never hit enough to make up for that deficiency as a full-time cornerman. But he does have at least one trait that is commonly seen in … Continue reading

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Mets Game 146: Loss To Braves

Braves 6 Mets 5 Shades of ’62 re-emerge. Once again, the Mets find a creative way to lose. The Mets jumped ahead 3-0 in the second inning, but that lead was quickly squandered by Bobby Parnell, who allowed 4 runs … Continue reading

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