Some of you may remember the very brief career of Carlos Monasterios as a Met. At the conclusion of the winter meetings this past December, Monasterios was chosen by the Mets in the Rule 5 draft. However, the choice was actually made by the Dodgers, who had given the Mets cash considerations for the right … Read more
It wasn’t bad enough that the Phillies stole Wilson Valdez from the Mets, but now it’s come to light that the Dodgers have won the heated offseason bidding war for Argenis Reyes. How is this fair? Why must the rich always get richer? “To the victor belong the spoils” is a concept that is nearly … Read more
The Dodgers have traded Juan Pierre to the White Sox. What does this mean to the Mets?
According to a public statement issued by the couple, Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and his wife Jamie, the team’s chief executive, have separated. Though they have separated, there is no word on whether they will divorce. So, we won’t know if there could be another San Diego Padres situation, where the team has to be … Read more
After 162 Mets games, I forgot how much fun it was to watch good, hard-played, exciting baseball games. Right there, one of the key differences between the Mets of 2007-2009 and championship teams. Not yet a week into the postseason, and we’ve already seen “championship baseball” at its best. How many times in the past … Read more
Dodgers 11 Mets 2 So much for building on a big win over the best team in baseball. The Dodgers shrugged off a 5-4 loss on Wednesday night to demolish the Mets, reminding them of their place in the world. Orlando Hudson wrapped a three-run double in the first frame, putting the Dodgers up by … Read more
Mets 5 Dodgers 4 In the previous post we introduced the sequel to The Bionic Man. I neglected to mention that as a kid, I always wondered if Steve Austin would ever cross over to Mission:Impossible to join the IMF for an episode. Finally, my wonderment found fruition. The 36-Million-Dollar Man, played by Oliver Perez, … Read more
For those curious as to where Fred Wilpon’s loyalties ultimately lie …
