Monthly Archives: June 2012

Mets Game 54: Win Over Cardinals

Mets 6 Cardinals 1 Wins come easy when you don’t let the other team score.

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No-hitter Fallout

Hate to rain on the parade, but Johan Santana‘s no-hitter came at a cost. First, there is the issue of the 134 pitches thrown by Santana’s surgically repaired shoulder, using damaging mechanics. Will he be able to bounce back? Did … Continue reading

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Mets Game 53: Win Over Cardinals

Mets 5 Cardinals 0 Another day, another shutout …

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Blog Roundup: First No Hitter Edition

There’s not much left to say at this point.  Last night marked the first truly memorable moment at Citi Field, the Mets finally have a no hitter (or is it no-hitter?…I’m not used to this, folks), and now we wait … Continue reading

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Johan Santana Teams Up with Mets for Tuesday’s Children

Johan Santana might have thrown a shutout against the Padres, but he made his best pitch to help those affected by 9/11/01. The Johan Santana Foundation and The Mets Foundation teamed up by donating $20,000 to Tuesday’s Children. Tuesday’s Children … Continue reading

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Johan Santana – The Chosen One

I know my boss, Joe, isn’t as excited about this as I am, but it’s certainly worth noting.  My thoughts on the first no-hitter in Mets history: Pinch yourselves, folks. You’re not dreaming. 50 years.  8,019 games.  No no-hitters. Until … Continue reading

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Mets Game 52: Win Over Cardinals

Mets 8 Cardinals 0 OK, it’s out of the way. Can we move on, now, please?

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Would Carlos Beltran Be This Good as a Met?

Remember this guy? He was the 7-year, $119M man in Flushing until last July, when he became the bait for Zack Wheeler. Today, we get to watch Carlos Beltran swing for St. Louis. After playing out 2010 in San Francisco, … Continue reading

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