Monthly Archives: February 2012

Blog Roundup: Leap Year Edition

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Paul Festa

We only get to do this every 4 years or so: The Leap Year Edition of the Blog Roundup!  As a bonus, Spring Training is well underway on the 29th day of February, and there’s already much to talk about. … Continue reading →

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Should Mets Sign Pudge Rodriguez?

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Joe Janish

According to Mike Puma: A Mets official spoke with Ivan Rodriguez as recently as 10 days ago, and the team hasn’t ruled out the possibility of signing Rodriguez as a backup to Josh Thole. But before the Mets spend the … Continue reading →

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Get Single Game Mets Tickets Before Everyone Else

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Joe Janish

Want to be the first one on your block to purchase single-game Mets tickets? Beginning at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 10:00 a.m. and through Thursday, March 1 at 11:59 p.m., MetsToday readers can go to Mets.com/blogs and purchase … Continue reading →

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Jeff Wilpon Ticks Off David Wright

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Joe Janish

Has David Wright finally grown a backbone, and discovered a voice? Is he now ready to speak his mind, rather than provide diplomatic canned quotes? Are we going to find out who David Wright really is this year? From the … Continue reading →

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Mets Hall of Fame: The Roberto Alomar Wing

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Paul Festa

It’s a little-known fact that the Mets have a special wing of their team hall of fame.  It’s reserved for players who meet the following criteria: A player who puts up awesome numbers every year until the exact moment he … Continue reading →

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Jason Bay Back to Batting Basics

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Joe Janish

From Anthony DiComo on Mets.com, I’ve ripped off several quotes regarding Jason Bay, what has happened with him the last two years, and what he’s planning to do this spring:

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Why is Johan Santana Long Tossing?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Joe Janish

Ever since Johan Santana arrived in Port St. Lucie, there have have been reports of his “long toss” sessions — where he throws at a distance up to 175 feet. Why, exactly, is Johan Santana heaving a baseball almost three … Continue reading →

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Terry Collins Scolds Ruben Tejada for Arriving On Time

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Joe Janish

Pitchers and catchers reported to spring training on February 20th. Position players are expected to report to Port St. Lucie by the end of today, February 25th. Ruben Tejada is due to arrive in Miami at 3 p.m. today; I’m … Continue reading →

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