Monthly Archives: April 2011

Davey Lopes On Head-First Sliding

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Roland Agni

With all the ballyhoo about Jose Reyes’ headfirst slide into third last night and the ensuing discussion about whether it’s safer / smarter / faster to slide head- or feet-first, here are some interesting points. First, a mechanical engineer came … Continue reading →

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Roger McDowell in Trouble

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Roland Agni

Former Met reliever Roger McDowell is under investigation by MLB for allegedly threatening fans in San Francisco with a baseball bat and verbally assaulting them with homophobic slurs You can read all the gory details

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Mets Game 24: Win Over Nationals

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Nationals 3 After falling behind 3-2, the Mets fought back and went ahead in the top of the ninth with a bleeder, a blooper, a bunt, a sacrifice fly, and a bouncer — proving that “small ball” still … Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Nationals

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Joe Janish

Tonight’s Mets lineup against Washington Nationals lefthander Tom Gorzelanny: Jose Reyes – SS Justin Turner – 2B David Wright – 3B Carlos Beltran – RF Jason Bay – LF Ike Davis – 1B Scott Hairston – CF Mike Nickeas – … Continue reading →

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Perez, Castillo Stay Home

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Roland Agni

For the second straight year, both Oliver Perez and Luis Castillo chose not to take part in the Mets’ annual visit to Walter Reed Hospital. This time, everyone is very pleased that Perez and Castillo stayed home. What a difference … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 23: Win Over Nationals

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Nationals 4 Five in a row, gotta be pleased about that.

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Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Nationals

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Roland Agni

The Mets lineup tonight facing Jordan Zimmerman of the Washington Nationals: Jose Reyes – SS Dan Murphy – 2B David Wright – 3B Carlos Beltran – RF Jason Bay – LF Ike Davis – 1B Josh Thole – C Jason … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Mets vs. Nationals

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Roland Agni

A quick preview on the three-game series beginning tonight between the Mets and Nationals, to be played in Washington, DC. All games have a start time of 7:05 PM and will be televised on SNY.

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