Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Nolan Ryan Express Still Doesn’t Stop In Flushing

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Marc Hofstatter

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 … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 18, 2011 by Paul Festa

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 … Continue reading →

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The Future of Wally Backman

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Paul Festa

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 … Continue reading →

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Mets Grab Geren – But Who is in Charge?

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

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 … Continue reading →

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Exclusive Negotiating Windows Are Made to Be Broken

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Corey Gorey

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 … Continue reading →

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Wally Backman To Nationals?

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Joe Janish

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 … Continue reading →

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How The A’s Won Before Billy Beane

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Joe Janish

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 … Continue reading →

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The Mets Break Out Their Season Ticket Pricing Plans For 2012

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Marc Hofstatter

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 … Continue reading →

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