Monthly Archives: April 2011

Mets Game 19: Win Over Astros

Mets 9 Astros 1 Maybe Terry Collins should get thrown out of the first inning of every game.

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Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Astros

Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. the Astros Jose Reyes – ss Angel Pagan – cf David Wright – 3b Carlos Beltran – rf Jason Bay – lf Ike Davis – 1b Justin Turner – 2b Mike Nickeas – c Chris Capuano … Continue reading

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The Greatest Conspiracy Ever

Normally we don’t link to Yankee blogs. But in this case, we must. Read Ryan Tandy’s latest conspiracy theory post on Bronx Brass Tax. It will explain why the Mets are playing in a stadium that looks like Ebbetts Field. … Continue reading

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Is R.A. Dickey the Mets Leader?

Last night’s postgame interview with R.A. Dickey reminded me of an old E.F. Hutton commercial, as people were hanging on his every word. Here’s what he had to say:

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Mets Game 18: Loss to Astros

Astros 4 Mets 3 The Mets stayed toe to toe with the best team occupying the NL Central cellar, but were just a hair short at the end of the ballgame. But at least they tried.

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MLB Takes Over Dodgers – Mets Next?

MLB commissioner Bud Selig has announced that he is appointing someone to take over operations of the Los Angeles Dodgers. From The New York Times:

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Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Astros

Tonight’s Mets lineup against righthander Bud Norris of the Houston Astros: Jose Reyes – SS Josh Thole – C David Wright – 3B Carlos Beltran – RF Ike Davis – 1B Angel Pagan – CF Willie Harris – LF Daniel … Continue reading

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Fiery Managers Are Not Always Tossed

Just because Terry Collins didn’t get thrown out of a ballgame yet, doesn’t mean he’s not fiery. Heck, here is an example of Wally Backman arguing with an umpire and not getting tossed, either:

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