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Spilled Milk Part One: What-If Trades In Met History

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Dan Capwell

First off a little brown-nosing–Joe’s article on what if the Mets hadn’t made certain moves was very entertaining and thought-provoking. Nice work boss! It got me to rummaging through the cobwebs in the corners of my brain. For reasons that … Continue reading →

Posted in 11-12 Offseason | Tagged Atlanta Braves, Dickie Thon, Doc Gooden, Don Sutton, Houston Astros, joe torre, Los Angeles Dodgers, new york mets, nolan ryan, tom seaver | 4 Comments

The Nolan Ryan Express Still Doesn’t Stop In Flushing

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Marc Hofstatter

Over the last couple of weeks, ESPN has been running the film “Catching Hell” from their exquisite 30 for 30 series. Directed by Oscar winner, Alex Gibney, the made-for-television documentary details the story of one Steve Bartman. Bartman as many … Continue reading →

Posted in Mets History | Tagged jim fregosi, luis castillo, moises alou, nolan ryan | 2 Comments

15 DUPACR: Jerry Grote

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Joe Janish

Loyal readers of MetsToday know that I’m a catcher. Do you know why I’m a catcher? Because when I first became aware of baseball (thanks to WOR and WPIX), in the mid-1970s, my two favorite players were Thurman Munson and … Continue reading →

Posted in Spring Training Countdown | Tagged jerry grote, nolan ryan, thurman munson, tom seaver | 4 Comments

30 Days Until Pitchers and Catchers Report

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Joe Janish

It’s about one month before pitchers and catchers report, and it would seem that the Mets are still in the market for free agents to plug a few holes. Perhaps a reserve outfielder who can handle centerfield, for one (though … Continue reading →

Posted in 10-11 Offseason | Tagged aaron sele, jackson todd, mike scott, nolan ryan | 2 Comments

Mets Fans’ Dream Come True

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Joe Janish

OK, maybe seeing the San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers face off in the World Series isn’t exactly a “dream” for a Mets fan. But a World Series played between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees is pretty … Continue reading →

Posted in 10-11 Offseason | Tagged cody ross, giants, ian kinsler, jorge cantu, michael young, nelson cruz, nolan ryan, rangers, world series | 4 Comments

Red Murff Passes

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Joe Janish

Red Murff, the New York Mets scout who discovered Nolan Ryan, died at the age of 87 in a Tyler, Texas nursing home on Friday. The former Milwaukee Braves pitcher had a brief Major League career in the 1950s — … Continue reading →

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