Monthly Archives: August 2011

Down on the Farm: Binghamton

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Kyle Schnitzer

So my first day on the farm didn’t go as expected. Torrential rains delayed my pursuit of finding that gem in the weeds. So on Monday (for now), I am scheduled to have my first day as a farmhand. So … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Reality Edition

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Paul Festa

With 8 weeks left in the regular season, reality is settling in like a haze around Citi Field.  After losing 5 in a row, the Mets appear to have finally run out of magic. But what does the blogosphere think?: … Continue reading →

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Chris Capuano Clears Waivers

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

According to Buster Olney, Mets pitcher Chris Capuano has cleared waivers and can be dealt to any team. Could the Mets get anything in return for him at this point?

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Mike Pelfrey: One Foot in Mouth, Other Out the Door?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

A few days ago, Mike Pelfrey made the mistake of admitting the reality that we all knew since the beginning of spring training: that the Mets were unlikely to win the World Series in 2011. In case you missed the … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 120: Loss to Diamondbacks

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Joe Janish

Diamondbacks 5 Mets 3 Remember when the Mets were four games over .500? It wasn’t that long ago. Well now they’re four games under .500 for the first time since June 4th.

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Today’s Mets Lineup vs. Diamondbacks

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Joe Janish

Here is the lineup the Mets will send to the plate against Diamondbacks pitcher Jason Marquis: Angel Pagan – CF Justin Turner – 2B David Wright – 3B Lucas Duda – 1B Jason Bay – LF Josh Thole – C … Continue reading →

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Down on the Farm: St. Lucie Mets

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Kyle Schnitzer

With summer closing and my second year of college approaching, I picked up another job. This job is on a farm. The description says I must weed and harvest. So I’ll do the same with the Mets, as I take … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 119: Loss to Diamondbacks

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Joe Janish

Diamondbacks 6 Mets 4 There was a point early in this game when I thought the Mets had a genuine chance to win. They fought back from a two-run deficit to tie the game, then scored another pair to take … Continue reading →

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