Monthly Archives: June 2011

Today’s Mets Lineup vs. Justin Verlander

This afternoon the Mets face Justin Verlander, who will have 8 fielders from the Detroit Tigers standing around him and a DH from that same team hitting for him. The Mets will send this lineup to face the King and … Continue reading

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Mets Game 80: Win Over Tigers

Mets 16 Tigers 9 Thanks goodness for the Mets’ special teams and dominance by the defensive line, or this game might’ve gotten away.

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Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Tigers

Here is the lineup Terry Collins will send to the plate against Tigers lefthanded pitcher Phil Coke:

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Putting Things in Perspective

The Mets have scored 14 runs in a game twice in three days, they’re finally over the magical .500 mark, Jose Reyes is having a historical year, Carlos Beltran is his old self, the starting pitching has been spectacular, and … Continue reading

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Mets Game 79: Win Over Tigers

Mets 14 Tigers 3 Finally, the Mets break the Flushing 500, and do it with a flourish.

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Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Tigers

Here is the lineup the Mets will send to the plate against Tigers righthander Rick Porcello:

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What You Need To Know About the Tigers

With the Mets in Tigertown, and most of us Flushing fans unfamiliar with the teams playing in the Adulterated League (the one still experimenting with the designated pinch-hitter), I’ve called on fellow SweetSpot blogger and longtime internet friend Mike McClary … Continue reading

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Ice Belongs in the Freezer

In many ways, this 2011 season is reminding me of 2005 — though, in reverse.

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