Monthly Archives: May 2012

Thank You, Jerry Coleman

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Joe Janish

Beyond being a day off of work, Memorial Day honors the men and women who died in battle to preserve the freedom of the United States. One man who escaped death despite fighting for our country in both World War … Continue reading →

Posted in Off Topic | Tagged | 4 Comments

Jon Niese Prefers Daytime TV

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Joe Janish

With yet another afternoon ballgame, it’s interesting to mention that today’s Mets starter Jonathon Niese has been incredibly effective during daylight. I have to admit that this came to my attention thanks to MetsToday reader “Dave” (thanks Dave!). Through five … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion and Analysis | Tagged | 2 Comments

Mets Game 48: Win Over Padres

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Joe Janish

Mets 2 Padres 0 It wasn’t a four-game sweep, but it was the next-best thing.

Posted in Mets 2012 Games | Tagged , , | 13 Comments

Mets Game 47: Win Over Padres

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Joe Janish

Mets 9 Padres 0 On a lazy Saturday afternoon, it looked as though the San Diego Padres couldn’t get the ballgame over fast enough.

Posted in Mets 2012 Games | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

Mets Game 46: Win Over Padres

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Padres 1 That’s more like it.

Posted in Mets 2012 Games | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Mets Game 45: Loss to Padres

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Joe Janish

Padres 11 Mets 5 This was supposed to be the beginning of an easy, breezy weekend at home. The Mets were hosting one of MLB’s worst offensive ballclubs — and one that was further decimated by injuries to the few … Continue reading →

Posted in Mets 2012 Games | Tagged , | 7 Comments

The Soft Spot of the Schedule – Calm Before the Storm?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Joe Janish

Looking at the Mets schedule, something occurred to me: they’re smack in the middle of one of the softest sections of their season. Three games against the Pirates followed by four games with the lowly Padres — a seven-game span … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion and Analysis | 6 Comments

Rusty Staub Talks to Bloggers

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Paul Festa

In honor of his bobblehead day on May 26th, the Mets Media Relations department was kind enough to hold a conference call between the great Rusty Staub and several Mets bloggers.  Rusty was very nice and accomodating.  A range of … Continue reading →

Posted in Cool Mets Stuff, Inside Looks, Mets 2012 Games | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Rusty Staub Talks to Bloggers