Monthly Archives: February 2012

Mets Spring Training Question 2: Who Will Be the Second LOOGY?

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Joe Janish

With two days left before pitchers and Molinas (no, I never get tired of using that phrase) report to Port St. Lucie, let’s consider question number 2 to be answered during Mets spring training: who will be the second Left … Continue reading →

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Gary, We Hardly Knew Ye

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Dan Capwell

The passing of Gary Carter is a blow to anyone that followed the Mets in the mid-1980’s. About 24 hours after first hearing the news and after watching a tribute to Gary on The Baseball Network, I have developed the … Continue reading →

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Mets Spring Question 3: Where Does Justin Turner Fit?

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Joe Janish

With three days before pitchers and Molinas report to Port St. Lucie, let’s examine question #3 to be answered during Mets spring training: what will be Justin Turner‘s role?

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Memories of Gary Carter

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Joe Janish

What I remember about Gary Carter, a.k.a., “The Kid” … The Best Backstop The moment Johnny Bench moved to third base, Carter became the best all-around catcher in baseball, at a time when there were many good, and a few … Continue reading →

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Gary Carter Has Passed Away

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Paul Festa

Former Mets catcher Gary Carter died today at age 57.  Not only was he a Hall-of-Fame Catcher, he was a Hall-of-Fame human being. “I am deeply saddened to tell you all that my precious dad went to be with Jesus … Continue reading →

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Mets Spring Training Question 4: Who Will Be the Leader?

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Joe Janish

With four days before pitchers and Molinas report to spring training, the #4 question to be answered in Port St. Lucie comes from my wife: David Wright is supposed to be the “face of the franchise”, but he seems more … Continue reading →

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Picard Down To His Final Out in the Bottom of the Ninth

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Robert Tandy

NOTE: this was written by MetsToday loyal reader and legal consultant Robert Tandy, Esq. It is an overview of what is happening with the Irving Picard case vs. Sterling Equities. Mr. Tandy will keep us posted on developments in the … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Mets Prospectus

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Paul Festa

The time of year you’ve been waiting for has arrived. No, not the beginning of Spring Training, the time of year where everyone and Mr. Met’s brother comes out with their list of top prospects. For the Mets, most pundits … Continue reading →

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