The Houston Astros polished off a sweep of the Mets by Schmacking Chris Schwinden, and accosting Manny Acosta. The starting rotation is now very much in doubt now that Mike Pelfrey is out for the year (There’s a switch – he’s usually the reason the rotation is in doubt). And Acosta, Francisco, Ramirez, and Batista … Read more
The Mets wrap up their thus-far disappointing series in Houston today. It’s not a shock that they seem to be having a “let down” series after three exhausting games in Colorado. On top of that, the flu bug is propagating its way through the Mets locker room like the trollop it is. But the team … Read more
There have been times over the past couple of years where a Mets record of .500 was a good thing. But after a 7-3 start in their first 10 games, the Mets have gone 1-5 against the Braves and the Giants to drop their record to 8-8. The hope, if you’re looking for some, is … Read more
The 2012 Mets have gotten out of the gate with 7 wins in their first 10 games. This is the fourth best start in their history – the 1972, 1985, and 2006 teams went 8-2 in their first 10 games. They continue on with game two of their series in Atlanta tonight. Blog reaction: Rich … Read more
In a completely unexpected twist, a Mets player will return sooner than expected from injury. David Wright is in the lineup today, batting 3rd. Wright jammed his right pinkie diving back to first base on a pickoff play on Monday. Then, the fifth digit ballooned up like Kirstie Alley overnight, and David hasn’t played since. He … Read more
To most people, Friday the Thirteenth is bad luck. A lot of people walk on eggshells on a Friday the Thirteenth. But not the Mets. The Mets laugh at Friday the Thirteenth. Bad luck? Welcome to our world! For a team who has had their share of Friday the Thirteenths on numerous days and dates … Read more
Smack dab in the middle of Spring Training, Mets fans teem with both faith and fear. There’s reason for hope, like in any Spring Training camp in the league, but there’s also cause for concern. David Wright revealed his malady: A small muscle tear in his abdomen where most of us have no muscles. He … Read more
The big story this Spring has been the comeback of Johan Santana. Johan missed over a year following shoulder surgery to repair a torn anterior capsule. His recovery will be a difficult one, if history is any indication. But so far, he’s looked sharp, and seems closer to his old self (well, his Mets old … Read more
