Monthly Archives: April 2011

Mets Game 13: Loss to Rockies

Rockies 9 Mets 4 After Terry Collins said last night that the team needed to go 9-2 in their next 11 games, I’m assuming the plan is to rip off a nine-game winning streak. Good luck with that.

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Boof Bonser Out for the Year

Breaking news: Mets AAA pitcher Boof Bonser is undergoing Tommy John surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2011 season. Not a huge loss from this blogger’s perspective, since I didn’t think Bonser had much value anyway. This elbow … Continue reading

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Mets Game 12: Loss to Rockies

Rockies 6 Mets 5 Ooof. Punch in the gut. The Mets grab an early lead, lose it, fall further behind, then mount a riveting comeback in the bottom of the ninth. With the bases loaded, two outs, and a full … Continue reading

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Today’s Mets Lineup Game 1 of DH vs. Rockies

Jose Reyes – SS Daniel Murphy – 2B David Wright – 3B Ike Davis – 1B Angel Pagan – CF Willie Harris – LF Scott Hairston – RF Josh Thole – C R.A. Dickey – P

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Jerry Grote Speaks About Catching

During my time at Citi Field yesterday, I had the chance to speak with former Mets catcher Jerry Grote. A big thrill for me, since he, Thurman Munson, John Stearns, and Johnny Bench were the four men who inspired me … Continue reading

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Remembering (and Meeting) Matt Franco

As part of my “all-access pass” yesterday, I was able to speak with Matt Franco — though informally and briefly. He was constantly smiling and genuinely happy to be in Citi Field and connecting with the fans. Just about every … Continue reading

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Mets Game 11: Loss to Rockies

Rockies 5 Mets 4 Close, but no cigar. The illusion drawn by Terry Collins is that if only one pitch or one hit in each game went differently, the team could easily be 9-2. First, I’m not sure I agree, … Continue reading

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Mets 10th Man

With the Mets stumbling a bit out of the gate, there’s no need to panic. Rather, it’s time to join together and support our boys and help motivate them to victory. Here is one example of a particularly inspirational Mets … Continue reading

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