Monthly Archives: August 2011

Blog Roundup: Infirmary Edition

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Paul Festa

Dan Murphy is out for the season, Jose Reyes has a stiff hamstring (again), and Terry Collins is playing Defensive Alignment Bingo.  But remember folks, it’s always darkest before the dawn.  Usually. Blogs in 3…2…1… Amazin’ Avenue says it wasn’t necessarily Murphy’s … Continue reading →

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Daniel Murphy Out for the Year

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Joe Janish

If you missed Sunday’s game, you may not be aware that both Jose Reyes and Dan Murphy left with injuries. Reyes exited with a tight hamstring that has been diagnosed as a “day to day” issue. Murphy, however, is out … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 113: Loss to Braves

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Joe Janish

Braves 6 Mets 5 The Mets lose the game, the series, and two of their starting infielders — all in one Sunday afternoon.

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Today’s Mets Lineup vs. Braves

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Joe Janish

If the weather cooperates, this is the lineup the Mets will send to the plate against Braves pitcher Mike Minor: Jose Reyes – SS Justin Turner – 2B David Wright – 3B Scott Hairston – RF Jason Bay – LF … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 112: Win Over Braves

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 11 Braves 7 It wasn’t a pretty win, but it was a win just the same.

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Mets Game 111: Loss to Braves

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Joe Janish

Braves 4 Mets 1 It didn’t seem that long ago that the Mets won five straight, were a season-high four games over .500, and still threatening to keep Wild Card hopes alive. Since then they’ve lost five in a row … Continue reading →

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Mets vs. Braves Series Preview

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Joe Janish

It’s been a while since we’ve done a series preview here, and the seriousness of this series makes a preview appropriate. If the Mets get swept, they can more or less flush the rest of the season down the toilet. … Continue reading →

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Fiesta Latina Night at Citi Field

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Joe Janish

As if the prospect of seeing the Mets and Braves square off isn’t enough to enthrall you, it is also Fiesta Latina Night at The Field At Shea Bridge (a.k.a., “Citi Field”). As part of the celebration

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