John Maine to the Rescue
Before we do something stupid and trade needed prospects for Mark Buehrle, the Mets need to consider something. Does Buehrle help us win the World Series? The answer to that is no, not this year. I...
View ArticleTough Road Trip? Maybe not.
I’ve heard all about this tough seven game road trip the Mets are on. I just don’t agree. Surely it’s tougher than the upcoming home stand of the Pirates and Nationals, but I’m certainly not scared of...
View Article7 game series
I was right. The Mets gained ground in the division race over the road trip. If I had any nagging doubts about this team, they’re gone now. The playoffs are decided on a best of seven series, and the...
View ArticleWinning on the Road
All analysts and radio hosts wanted to do on Wednesday and Thursday is discuss the Mets upcoming road trip, how it was a ‘tough trip’, and try to break it down. I heard plenty of “You’d sign for 5-5”....
View ArticleDid Wednesday’s Lost Cost the Mets Millions?
How much money did Wednesday’s loss cost the Mets? The different between 15-13 and 16-12 is huge, as is bouncing back from a bad series with the Phillies with a winning one against a lesser team. The...
View ArticleVisiting Camden Yards to Help the Mets on the Road
I’ve been to a lot of Major League Baseball parks. Obviously I’ve been to Citi Field and Shea Stadium as well as the two most recent Yankee Stadiums. I’ve been to Fenway (Hideo Nomo one hit the Blue...
View ArticleCould This Be The Mets Final Test?
Could this be the final test for the Mets? I hope it’s not, but if they fail it may mean the figurative end to their season. The next two weeks are very critical, and the first order of business is...
View ArticleI Predict an Oliver Perez Sighting Tonight
I know no one wants to hear it, but I’m suspecting we may see Oliver Perez tonight, and definitely before the end of the road trip. Here’s a couple of reasons why: 1. He hasn’t pitched in ages. 2....
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