Monthly Archives: June 2010

June 17, 2010: Thursday Night Mets Links and Open Thread

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Joe Janish

New York Times – David Waldstein has a GREAT story about Chris Carter’s legally blind grandfather who just saw Carter play at Progressive Field. This is an early frontrunner for tomorrow’s Feel Good Friday link. ESPN New York – Adam … Continue reading →

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Will the Mets Deal for a Starter?

Posted on June 17, 2010 by John Delcos

NOTE: This is a guest post by longtime Mets beat writer John Delcos. Please direct your comments to John. Enjoy! The Mets’ June cruise has not only made them relevant in the National League pennant races, but subsequently also at … Continue reading →

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Thursday Morning Mets Links

Posted on June 17, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

MetsToday – If you haven’t seen Joe Janish’s post on the Mets’ roster, check it out. OnTheBlack – Are the Mets setting fans up for disappointment? Take the poll and see what other fans think. The Daily Stache – Randy … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 65: Win Over Indians

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 8 Indians 4 Tin soldiers and Niese was pitching, we’re finally scoring runs This summer I hear the drummin’, four runs in O-HI-O. OK, that was lame. No offense to anyone who found that offensive. But that CSNY song … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Night Links & Open Thread

Posted on June 16, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

Links on the way… Stay tuned. Long Live Shea Stadium – LLSS has a scouting report on Indians’ starter Mitch Talbot. Mets Kool Aid – Did you realize the Mets have won 9 out of 10 games since they 86’d … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Cyclones Announce Preliminary Roster

Posted on June 16, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

The Brooklyn Cyclones begin their season on Friday night against the Staten Island Yankees. The Cyclones have announced their preliminary roster. Presumably, Cyclones manager Wally Backman will make a few roster moves before the season begins. BROOKLYN CYCLONES PRELIMINARY ROSTER … Continue reading →

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Akinori Iwamura? Why not?

Posted on June 16, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

CBS Sports is reporting the Pirates have designated struggling second baseman Akinori Iwamura for assignment. The move clears room for top prospect Pedro Alvarez at the big league level. Iwamura, who is making $4.8 million, has been one of the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Morning Mets Links

Posted on June 16, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

OnTheBlack – Kerel Cooper tackles the age-old question, “Should the Mets trade for Cliff Lee or sign Pedro?” BeGoneWithWilpon – BGWW says the Mets are winning despite the Wilpons’ penny pinching. Well there’s that and also there’s the whole, “a … Continue reading →

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