Archive for October, 2011
More What Ifs in Mets Hot Tub History
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. (Hat tip to MetsToday commenter “Mic” for inspiring this post.) Add in the obvious connection [...]
The Nolan Ryan Express Still Doesn’t Stop In Flushing
Over the last couple of weeks, ESPN has been running the film “Catching Hell” from their exquisite 30 for 30 series. Directed by Oscar winner, Alex Gibney, the made-for-television documentary details the story of one Steve Bartman. Bartman as many may recall has been labeled the most recent scapegoat for the Chicago Cubs championship drought [...]
The World Series is starting, and the offseason is young. But despite the fact that the Mets didn’t play baseball this October, there’s still plenty to talk about. And the Blogs are talking: Mack’s Mets has an early preview of the 2012 draft. Patrick Flood illustrates the risks of signing pitchers to long-term contracts. Mets360 crunches some [...]
The Future of Wally Backman
On Saturday, Wally Backman told WFAN he’d like to stay with the Mets. “Not only did the Wilpons give me a second chance to get back in to baseball,” Backman said, “but there is some unfinished business – so to speak – the organization is going in the right direction.” Depending on which Mets fan [...]
Mets Grab Geren – But Who is in Charge?
Big news in Flushing — the Mets have hired former Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren to be their 2012 bench coach. The hiring comes as a surprise, since Bud Selig / MLB generally ask that teams hold off on huge announcements at this time of year, so that focus does not waver from the excitement [...]
Exclusive Negotiating Windows Are Made to Be Broken
As of this moment there is basically only one looming Mets story: the re-signing of Jose Reyes. I suppose the lowering of the Citi Field walls have run a distant second, but essentially, next year’s shortstop has become one of the only things that matter as the remaining two teams in each league pummel each [...]
Wally Backman To Nationals?
According to Mike Puma of The New York Post, Wally Backman may be moving on to the Washington Nationals to join Davey Johnson’s coaching staff in 2012. Per Puma’s “source”, Johnson would groom Backman to be his heir apparent, and eventually take over as manager of the Nats. If indeed there is truth to this [...]
How The A’s Won Before Billy Beane
If didn’t see Saturday Night Live this past weekend, no worries, as you didn’t miss anything, it was dreadful — one of the worst SNL episodes ever. But, there was one funny segment, which was a parody of the TV commercials currently running for the movie Moneyball: Some might argue that this commercial parody is [...]
The Mets Break Out Their Season Ticket Pricing Plans For 2012
Let the offseason moves begin! The New York Mets opened the floodgates yesterday by announcing their new season ticket packages and detailing the numerous changes that they will be implementing in an effort to retain season ticket holders as well as to incentivize new would-be buyers for the 2012 season. The biggest announcement coming out [...]
The Conclusion Jumper: Black Facts
The year was a bust and the next might be tougher. We’re all dying to hold on to Jose until his legs fall off and on top of that, the NL East competition promises to get even stiffer next season. But before the debate rages about how our Mets will look in 2012 personnel-wise, let’s [...]
Blog Roundup: Happy Offseason!
Let the offseason begin! With a disappointing, but could-have-been-worse kind of season behind them, the Mets and Team Alderson begin their first full offseason together. What will happen to Reyes? How will the Mets improve? What about the Wilpons’ financial situation? The Blogs have some thoughts: LoHud Mets looks at some affordable free agents. Could [...]
Who’s On Second?
As I write this, the Rays and Rangers are locked in a game in the bottom of the 9th, and the hated Yanks have gotten the jump on Justin Verlander in the first inning. More pressing concerns are afoot however (Ok, not really) in the form of the Mets’ second base competition. No matter who [...]
Adios Jose? Five Free Agents Who Left The Mets
The Mets are heading towards their first potential major free agent defection since the end of the 2000 season. In fact, throughout the entire 35 years of free agency, only a handful of key players ever left the team for greener pastures. This does not include a plethora of bad trades, bungled roster moves or [...]
