Monthly Archives: October 2011

A Look into the Future: Top Shortstop Prospects

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Kyle Schnitzer

The ground is full of dirty, dirt that is full of memories. Do you know how many played on this dirt before? Ordonez, Olerud, Bordick, etc… Maybe one day I can play on the dirt. I’ve heard it’s softer than … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: 25th Anniversary of the 1986 WS

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Paul Festa

25 years ago this week, the Mets defeated the Boston Red Sox to win their last World Series title to date.  Some Mets blogs are paying homage to the anniversary.  In other news, while Metsdom is patiently waiting for the … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Pedro Beato

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Joe Janish

Last November, I thought it made sense for the Mets to consider taking Pedro Beato in the upcoming Rule 5 Draft, and was pleased when they did. From the get-go, Beato impressed the Mets brass and eventually the fans with … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Manny Acosta

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Joe Janish

The roller coaster continues for Manny Acosta, whose MLB career has consistently been inconsistent. Armed with a fastball that rides above 95 MPH with occasional tailing action and average breaking stuff, Acosta has a tool set that should translate to … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Miguel Batista

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Joe Janish

Once the Mets reached September and the meaningless games part of their schedule, the pitching staff — and the rotation in particular — was worn out and losing members due to one malady or another. It might have been a … Continue reading →

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Time To Let The Grown-Ups Do Their Job

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Joe Spector

NOTE: this is a guest post by Joe Spector. Please direct your comments to him. There’s a false premise many Met fans have had since Sandy Alderson’s arrival. The idea that some Met fans have become Fred Wilpon’s de-facto personal … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Riding Out the World Series

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Paul Festa

Seeing the Cardinals back in the World Series has reopened old wounds for some Mets fans.  The optimism of 2006 came crashing down in Game 7 of the NLCS.  The subsequent collapses of 2007 and 2008 washed away what remained … Continue reading →

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More What Ifs in Mets Hot Tub History

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Joe Janish

This week there’s been far too much buzz about the fact that postseason superstar Nelson Cruz was once property of the Mets — only to be sent away for a “spare part” when he was a raw and slow-to-develop 19-year-old. … Continue reading →

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