Monthly Archives: August 2011

Mets Birthdays: The Francos

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Dave Gogel

Happy Birthday John Franco! Today is the 51st birthday of one of the most beloved Mets, Brooklyn-born John Franco. He wore the Mets uniform for a staggering 14 years. 14 years! During his tenure in Queens, he tallied 48 wins, … Continue reading →

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Pedro Beato as a Starter

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Joe Janish

Last week, Terry Collins expressed his opinion of Pedro Beato moving to a starting role — something he says he hadn’t yet discussed with Sandy Alderson but was planning to bring up at the end of the season. Does Beato … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 127: Loss to Phillies

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Joe Janish

Phillies 10 Mets 0 And I thought Sunday’s defeat was difficult to stomach.

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Blog Roundup: Monday Edition

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Paul Festa

The Mets were swept by a superior Brewers team over the weekend, including a heartbreaking loss on Saturday.  In other news, there’s this rumor about trying Mike Pelfrey as the closer. To the blogs: Daily Stache looks at the frustrating … Continue reading →

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Phillies Put Season in Perspective

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Joe Janish

With a three-game series in Philadelphia beginning today, I found it mildly surprising that the Phillies already have 81 wins — and there’s still over a week left in the month of August. Think about that: they have 81 wins … Continue reading →

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Taking a Look at Who the Mets Should Add to their 40-Man Roster on September 1st

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Josh Burton

After being swept in rather embarrassing fashion at the hands of the playoff-bound Milwaukee Brewers this weekend at Citi Field, it became clear to Mets players, fans, and management that this incarnation of the New York Mets has no shot … Continue reading →

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What To Do With Angel Pagan?

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Dave Gogel

It’s Angel Pagan Day at MetsToday; this is a post by Dave Gogel, so please direct your feedback to him. — Joe 2010 was a banner year for Angel Pagan. He was finally healthy and getting an opportunity to play, … Continue reading →

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Angel Pagan in the Leadoff Spot

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Joe Janish

On August 1, Angel Pagan had a .239 batting average, .308 OBP, and .651 OPS. In short, he was in the midst of a dreadful season. After Jose Reyes went on the DL, Pagan took over the leadoff spot in … Continue reading →

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