Monthly Archives: May 2015

Punchless Mets are Fading Fast

Over 25 years ago, I purchased my first house, a 2-bedroom row home in Allentown, PA. I was assured that this was a fine investment, one that would pay off handsomely in just a few years. Instead, the post-industrial, socio-economic … Continue reading

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Mets Game 33: Loss to Cubs

Cubs 6 Mets 1 Noah Syndergaard‘s much-anticipated debut ends early, and results in a loss.

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Which Backstop is on the Hot Seat?

Travis d’Arnaud has been cleared for “baseball activities,” and will be swinging a bat in “roughly a week” — which means the Mets will have tough decisions to make regarding the current catcher carousel.

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Mets Game 31: Win Over Phillies

Mets 7 Phillies 4 Both the Mets and Phillies looked pretty in pink on Breast Cancer Awareness Day. I think it’s a very cool idea. If there are people out there who haven’t been touched by cancer, you’re darn lucky.

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Mets Promote Noah Syndergaard

In case you missed it, the Mets made two moves to their pitching staff: Dillon Gee was placed on the DL with a groin strain, and to replace him on the roster and in the starting rotation, the team promoted … Continue reading

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Mets Game 28: Win Over Orioles

Nice win — and series sweep — for the Mets. I didn’t see the game but below is the recap provided by the Mets PR staff, fortified by my witty commentary in italics.

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Are Daniel Murphy’s Days Numbered?

Is Daniel Murphy one four-hit game by Dilson Herrera away from being Wally Pipped?

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Why the Mets Promoted Johnny Monell

The Mets have promoted catcher Johnny Monell from AAA Las Vegas. Does anyone know why?

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