Mets miss out on a Marquis move
I haven’t been as upset as some Mets fans were when John Lackey signed with the Red Sox (I can understand their reluctance at the fifth year) or even when the Phillies got Roy Halladay, mainly because they did have…
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The Santa Curse
It happened to Tim Allen’s “career,” too, but it seems that playing Santa has its drawbacks, as noted in the New York Times: Jeff Francoeur played Santa Claus at the Christmas party, a role that has often come with its…
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On Halladay, blue caps and Jose
Count me among those who doesn’t think the acquisition of Roy Halladay makes the Phillies that much better. For 2010, at least. They essentially swapped out Cliff Lee for Halladay at the front of their rotation. They went from a…
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‘New’ Mets unis
I saw the story — and got the e-mail — yesterday of the Mets’ announcement that they will wear new pinstriped uniforms in 2010. The only real difference is that they’re off-white instead of pure white, a slight shift and…
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This is how bad it’s gotten
I’ve been watching Mets games with a different mindset for a few weeks now. Even before Carlos Beltran went on the disabled list on June 22, I was beginning to think of this team as a hobbled M*A*S*H unit, not…
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Now batting, numbah two …
Derek Jeter tied Mickey Mantle on Sunday night for the most at-bats in Yankees history: 8,102. That minor milestone doesn’t really do much for me. Next year is when it will be interesting. To this point in his career, Jeter…
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A black mark
6:42 p.m. … We knew it couldn’t last. Alas, tonight Citi Field is sullied by the 2009 debut of the Mets’ black jerseys. Gag. It’s a shame they couldn’t bring out the blue hats before the black. 3 a.m. update…
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At the game | Ballparks | Mets
Hello Citi
Shiny and new The Mets’ home opener this year was a night game because the team preferred to play the game on a Monday and leave Tuesday open, probably for two reasons: To hold its annual Welcome Home Dinner and…
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Mets moniker madness
The Mets open their new ballpark tonight, and Mom and I plan to be there a few hours early to enjoy the place in its bunting-adorned glory. This is the new beginning. The old, multi-purpose stadium is gone, the rubble…
