You’ll always have a place in Mets’ fans hearts, Mikey
I have to say I’m glad that Mike Piazza found work. He’s a classy guy and a good player and he deserves to go out on his terms. It’ll be sad to see him struggle, if that’s how it’s going…
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Ted Robinson, let’s have lunch
Another reason I am growing to love Mets announcer Ted Robinson (other than the alma mater we have in common) is that he took a moment to use the Telestrator a moment ago to ridicule the Astros for their “pennant”…
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At the game | Ballparks | Mets | MLB | Photography | Road trip
Day 1: Discovering a new Shea
River Road curbside I stand waiting for the 158 New York City bus — sweating uncomfortably, I might add, until this pleasant breeze kicked up — I could count all the drivers heading south who unsafely (and perhaps illegally; I’m…
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Hey Willie! Free Wright!
There are still a few things about Willie Randolph’s managerial style that confuse — and frustrate — me. For one thing, I can’t understand why he’s so stubborn about batting Mike Piazza ahead of David Wright, yet Jose Reyes is…
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More than just another game
Regular-season baseball games can be as ordinary as a trip to the mall. You go because you can, because you need something, and sometimes you come away with a steal. You get more than you expected; you’re pleasantly surprised. You…
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Not a good sign from those Mets
Something didn’t sit well with me as we left Shea Stadium on Sunday. That wasn’t a good way to end the homestand, not a good way to head out on a season-high 12-game road trip. The Mets went 6-6 on…
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Vote for Pedro
Is there no baseball etiquette anymore? What happened to the days when no one would mention a no-hitter in progress? Fans would wink and nod, but say no more. Announcers would work around it with phrases like, “the Mets have…
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The Mets are in this thing
So three weeks ago, I said the Mets had an important stretch coming up. My hope for them was to go 15-7 over the 22 games, all but two were against NL East opponents. They missed my target by two…
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The Mets’ next stretch
In looking for a potential reason for the Mets’ 0-5 start (other than poor pitching), I consulted the schedule. Since the lone off-day of the spring on March 21, the Mets played 12 straight days to finish the Florida exhibition…
