Monthly Archives: May 2014

Mets Game 48: Loss To Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks 2 Mets 1 At first, this seemed like it would be a high-scoring game. Then, it seemed like no one would ever score again.

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Mets Game 47: Loss To Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks 3 Mets 2 Mets pitching harkens back to their efforts from the 1970s. Unfortunately, so did Mets hitting.

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Mr. Granderson, Here’s Why Fans Boo

Like just about everyone else, I have been impressed with how Curtis Granderson handles himself. His charitable work, his inclusiveness with teammates young and old, his generosity with the media, his high energy, quick smile, upbeat tone — as a … Continue reading

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Mets Game 46: Win Over Dodgers

Mets 5 Dodgers 3 Who’da thunk it? Instead of getting swept, the offensively challenged Mets break Zack Greinke‘s historic streak of 21 consecutive starts of allowing two runs or less, and win the ballgame.

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Mets Game 45: Loss To Dodgers

Dodgers 4 Mets 3 Mets collect 13 hits, but few when (only one, actually) they were needed. Meanwhile, the Mets limit the Dodgers to five hits, and, yet, did you see the final score?

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Mets Game 44: Loss To Dodgers

Dodgers 9 Mets 4 Four hours and eight minutes to play nine innings of baseball? Really? Brutal. Absolutely brutal. So much for getting to bed early for once. Oh, and with this loss, the Mets drop to last place and … Continue reading

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Stephen Drew Re-signs with Red Sox

For those wondering if the Mets might sign Stephen Drew to play shortstop, it ain’t happenin’ — the Boston Red Sox have re-signed Drew. I imagine the recent spirited play and hot bat of Ruben Tejada prompted Drew to realize … Continue reading

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Seven Mechanical Flaws that Lead to Tommy John Surgery

MLB can count all the pitches they want, and can blame youth league baseball till the cows come home — ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) / elbow injuries that require Tommy John surgery can be avoided if these mechanical flaws are … Continue reading

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