Mets Game 144: Win Over Cubs

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Cubs 4

Back in competition with other second-division clubs, the Mets re-assert their dominance as the elite among the mediocre. Thankfully, the Mets didn’t just trounce the Cubs, but instead let Chicago remain in the ballgame, allowing for a furiously exciting finish.

They may not be able to put many more fannies in the seats, but at least the Mets are keeping the fannies that are, at the edge of their seats. Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Cubs

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Joe Janish

Here is the lineup the Mets will send to bat against Cubs pitcher Casey Coleman:

Jose Reyes – SS
Justin Turner – 2B
Lucas Duda – RF
David Wright – 3B
Angel Pagan – CF
Jason Bay – LF
Nick Evans – 1B
Josh Thole – C
Mike Pelfrey – P

Is it me, or does it seem like everyone in this lineup is on a hot streak? Yet, the Mets can’t seem to score enough runs to win lately. Weird. Or, maybe it’s just me.

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Giants Release Aaron Rowand, Miguel Tejada

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Joe Janish

The San Francisco Giants have released veterans Aaron Rowand and Miguel Tejada.

You may be wondering why this news is appearing on a Mets blog. There are a few reasons. Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Post Double Header Edition

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Paul Festa

The Mets got a dose of reality last night as they got swept in a double header by the Wild Card-leading  Atlanta Braves.  Tonight, they go back to their easy schedule, opening a series against the Chicago Cubs (While the St. Lucie Mets play the Cubs’ A-ball team in the playoffs).  In addition, Sunday is the tenth anniversary of the attacks of 9/11, and it is sure to be an emotional day at Citi Field.

Now for a dose of the Blogs:

  • Metsmerized pays tribute to Mike Piazza’s post-9/11 moment.
  • Amazin’ Avenue looks at how history may have exaggerated baseball’s impact on post 9/11 America.
  • Baseball Prospectus says the Mets were involved in a couple of CATegorically historical moments.
  • Mets Minor League Blog has a video retrospective of 20 years of B-Mets baseball – with some familiar faces.
  • NJ.com Fan Blog is optimistic about the 2012 Mets, even if they don’t find the Holy Grail.
  • Mets360 has a report card on Sandy Alderson’s first year.  He narrowly avoids getting grounded.

Have a nice weekend, and keep clicking on Mets Today.

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Mets Game 143: Loss to Braves

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Joe Janish

Braves 5 Mets 1

The Mets get swept in a doubleheader of games originally blown away by Hurricane Irene. Continue reading →

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Mets Game 142: Loss to Braves

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Joe Janish

Braves 6 Mets 5

The final score states that this was a one-run game, but it didn’t feel that way. Continue reading →

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Today’s Mets Lineup vs. Braves

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Joe Janish

Here is the lineup the Mets will send to bat against Braves pitcher Mike Minor, in the first game of the doubleheader:

Ruben Tejada –SS
Justin Turner – 2B
Lucas Duda – RF
David Wright – 3B
Angel Pagan – CF
Jason Bay – LF
Nick Evans – 1B
Ronny Paulino – C
Chris Schwinden – P

Tejada leads off and Schwinden makes his MLB debut. Red-hot Nick Evans bats seventh. Rock on.

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Mets Game 141: Win Over Marlins

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 1 Marlins 0

With this victory, the Mets have reached a significant milestone: 70 wins on the season! It also puts them one game closer to that elusive and magical .500 mark.

Speaking of wins, the Phillies have 90, and the Braves over 80. But so what? Continue reading →

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