tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87280261133983711142012-02-10T07:44:37.612-05:0024 Hours From Suicide...A Day In The Life of a Met FanLong Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.comBlogger35511100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-83849130663922020182012-02-10T07:44:00.000-05:002012-02-10T07:44:37.629-05:00Hail Sandy welcome to Twitter ! Bet you wish you didnt!Good morning, It is Friday the 10th. A stark weekend ahead in sports . The cool thing is I have 5 minutes to blog here which over the last 6-8 months has been impossible in the morning. Yes welcome to my new world with a new Met fan to look after. Thankfully though this off season has been a total snooze fest. The airwaves have been full of Giants talk and now that the superbowl is over that Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-89815608074372699782012-02-07T16:17:00.001-05:002012-02-07T16:19:36.531-05:00Happy Birthday Endy Saves the day ChavezOf course since we have nothing really to report besides the fact that Josh Thole and Mike Nickeas are down in PSL already here is a little tidbit for us fans who are chomping at the bit.
Former Met Endy Chavez turns 34 today. I was told that Endy at one time made a catch that some call the best catch in post season history. Of course I would agree since I was at the game. The roar of that Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-34965119186215522382012-02-05T08:25:00.001-05:002012-02-05T08:28:50.221-05:001 more day then the clock turns too Mets baseballBig game today. A NY team is involved. in about 14 hours we will know if there is another trophy for a NY team. After that though we turn the focus to PSL and what the Mets can provide entertainment wise for the next 6-7 months.
To tell you the truth besides the lackluster off season for our team the drama that surrounds it with the cash strapped Wilpons has grown very tiring. To watch Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-78671670152092021452012-02-04T10:59:00.009-05:002012-02-04T11:17:04.675-05:00Mets Cut Ties WIth Reyes, Jose Cuts Hair With Marlins: Just Doesn't Seem RightLast night the much awaited hair cutting ceremony of former Mets SS Jose Reyes took place. I can't describe how much it pains me to scribble "former."As anyone with a pulse knows, I have been sick to my stomach since it was obvious the Mets had absolutely zero interest in re-signing Reyes, let alone his eventual signing with the dreaded Marlins. I also firmly believe Reyes will not complete his metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-2355095321851467932012-02-03T03:02:00.008-05:002012-02-03T03:17:02.918-05:00Kid Keeps BattlingMets Hall of Fame Catcher Gary Carter, who has been quite ill since it was discovered more tumors have emerged in his brain, showed the heart of a champion when he visited his team, the Palm Beach Atlantic College baseball team.Carter made a rare appearance when he shook the hands of his teams' players, and offering a rallying cry, "Lets get a win tonight."This appearance was rare for Carter metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-85433007104294064932012-01-31T17:03:00.000-05:002012-01-31T17:03:06.571-05:00Mets still on hold for hosting 2013 All Star GameThe Mets will be soon playing in Citi Field in a little more then 2 months. This will be the 4th season in the new ballpark which will have new dimensions to help the park become more neutral and also help David Wright and Jason Bay stop shaking there heads as they round 1st as they see a ball in left center or right center go to die.
Couple of years ago there was talk about the Mets hosting Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-85023827331187671642012-01-26T13:58:00.000-05:002012-01-26T13:58:07.657-05:00Original Met Choo Choo Coleman,,,The Deleted VersionEarlier this week we posted an article on the original Mets catcher from 1962, Choo Choo Coleman. As with ALL OF OUR POSTS, we gave full credit to our source(s) and in no way tried to pass the article off as ours. We do use quotes and CERTAIN information from articles, but all recollections and opinions are solely those of longislandmetfan and yours truly.
My partner and I have been scribing forLong Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-46060204991628663282012-01-23T10:30:00.000-05:002012-01-23T10:30:33.725-05:00Mets interest in Cody Ross? All the Best to the Kid.Baseball will probably be more near the front of what’s going on in the sports world until we get closer to the Super Bowl in 13 days. With that being said…( Omar? Anyone? ) The Mets still probably need another outfielder to complement the Likes of Mr Torres and Mr Duda . The Mets are interested in Cody Ross. Not a bad signing since coming off a down year they probably can get him for Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-71403425950057138022012-01-20T10:02:00.004-05:002012-01-20T10:34:14.361-05:001 month to Pitchers and Catchers …Hello ? Anyone?Yes it has come to this. An off season that is silent as one can remember. The Mets are only a couple of years into their new home and already you can feel the irrelevance of the 2012 season. Just watch a couple of the SNY hot stoves. Chats with Pelfrey and Gee.. Updates on Santana. Did you nod off yet?
This off season and the 2012 season was defined in 1 moment. The minute we Mets fans saw JoseLong Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-73718645135571685262012-01-19T10:26:00.004-05:002012-01-19T10:31:14.468-05:00Dickey Enshrined In Vol Hall Of Fame<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-4326304539348118142012-01-15T09:11:00.004-05:002012-01-15T09:28:29.731-05:00As Mets Plummet, Dickey Reaches SummitAs the Mets off season appears to be on crash course with obscurity, Mets starting pitcher RA Dickey has reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.In ignoring Mets threats and requests that Dickey cancel his fund-raising trip to Africa, Dickey, Mets bullpen catcher Dave Racainiello, and Rockies pitcher Kevin Slowey reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.The trip was planned last off-season to raise metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-31360325931372185322012-01-13T10:47:00.000-05:002012-01-13T10:47:59.167-05:00Even Fred Wilpons expectations are low for the Mets in 2012Nothing like having the owner cashing in his chips on the 2012 season. We all know as fans that the Mets 2012 season will be tough to stomach at best. No matter how they spin it this team is not ready to compete in the division with the likes of the Phillies and re vamp Nats pitching staff. Of course you would thing the owner would keep positive not dear 75 year old Fred. When asked about Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-87169100684842467642012-01-12T09:13:00.007-05:002012-01-12T09:44:26.046-05:00Mets Continue To Break Free From Minaya Regime: FMart Signs With AstrosAs we reported three days ago, the Mets put much maligned outfielder Fernando Martinez on waivers, and yesterday FMart was quickly scooped up by the dreadful Houston Astros.Martinez, who seems to have been around for a dozen years, is actually 23 years old, and has had a very underwhelming career that has been marred by injuries.When Omar Minaya signed the 16 year old Martinez on July 11, 2005, metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-81367535248181585932012-01-09T17:34:00.003-05:002012-01-09T17:42:25.905-05:00Mets News: FMart To Apply At KMart?It is being reported that the New York Mets have finally decided to part ways with this generations Alex Escobar. The Mets reportedly have place Fernando FMart Marinez and Daniel Herrera on waivers. Martinez, signed as a 16 year old out of the Dominican Republic, was highly touted by scouts and former Mets GM Omar Minaya. Unfortunately like Escobar, Martinez has been unable to live up to metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-22070027451868397512012-01-04T09:36:00.000-05:002012-01-04T09:36:15.557-05:00Mets sign Omar : Talk about a snooze fest off season.
If your in the Northeast yesterday and today we get a little dose of what winter is really like with highs in the mid 20’s, Ok that might be balmy for some from the central plains but for us hey its frigid. So we see the calendar has reset itself again and we are looking at less then 50 days before pitchers and catchers report down on the farm in St Lucie for the 2012 season. Remember the Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-88204587477536896962011-12-28T10:20:00.002-05:002011-12-28T10:31:11.552-05:00Does Alderson Believe In Anyone But Himself?<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-84183918477095418782011-12-22T11:57:00.000-05:002011-12-22T11:57:25.364-05:00Today in Mets history: Who will be Howie’s side kick?As we lumber ever so close to The jolly fat man making a appearance just a couple of little tidbits on this rather mild late December afternoon.
Today in Mets history the Mets signed free agent and fan favorite for his 2006 catch Endy Chavez back in 2005. Endy was recently reported on the Mets radar but was signed by the Orioles. The Mets also signed Seth Green and Ramon Castro as free agents Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-77051032663553393422011-12-20T10:21:00.000-05:002011-12-20T10:21:33.801-05:00All I want for Xmas is a competitive Met team.Good news for the Mets as we head into the Holidays . No one on the team has smashed there head or leg into the coffee table trying to get the last mini hot dog appetizer. No Mets has bashed his leg as he cuts down the holiday tree. Mr Met has not got his big head caught in the door delivery holiday 5 packs to dazed Met fans. See it’s not that bad of a off season.
The Mets added there Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-54200800272656665462011-12-15T09:43:00.000-05:002011-12-15T09:43:16.717-05:00Mets- Wilpons: Living a life of fantasy.It is one thing to be a optimist. Most Met fans gave the Mets a sliver of respect up until the time Reyes was lost to the freaking Marlins. Then all optimism and respect were gone. The Wilpon’s have done their best job running this Ny franchise to the ground. What is just icing on the cake is they really think fans are stupid. No one who is a fan has any optimism for this mostly assembled Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-87057246523916694352011-12-13T15:36:00.005-05:002011-12-13T15:53:36.996-05:00Daniel Murphy Tears ACL Pivoting Child Off His Knee At Mets Christmas PartyDaniel Murphy has been moved to the 60 day DL in injuring his left knee while trying to make the pivot in removing a small boy from his knee. Murphy, who is this year's Santa Claus at the Mets Christmas party, was talking to reporters that he has worked hard on his double play pivot, and should be "flawless" in his pivot on the double play. Murphy was injured (knee both times) at second base inmetsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-50498521997478603012011-12-12T09:37:00.005-05:002011-12-12T10:04:36.318-05:00Mets To Make Move On Ronny Paulino TodayThe Mets must make a decision as to whether to tender catcher Ronny Paulino a contract by today's non-tender deadline. As we reported back on November 28th, the Mets are quite displeased with Paulino's poor work ethic and lack of preparation, along with his laziness. If the Mets non-tender Paulino, the Mets catching tandem would most likely be Mike Nickeas and Josh Thole. Nickeas the superb metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-74141957548244181052011-12-08T13:45:00.006-05:002011-12-08T14:18:20.259-05:00Rodney Dangerfield Got No Respect? Gil Hodges Overlooked For Hall Of Fame (Again)What has seemed to be an event every few years, once again Dodger and Mets (Manager) great Gil Hodges is denied election into the National Baseball Hall Of Fame. On Monday (December 5th) the Golden Era Committee announced that Hodges did not receive the required votes. The Committee votes on players no longer on the ballot who played between 1947 and 1972. Cubs 3B Ron Santo did finally gain metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-53315666726657505632011-12-07T10:02:00.002-05:002011-12-07T10:05:18.560-05:00Mets morning slog- New Bullpen and Angel Pagan sent packing.The Mets had a flurry of excitement last night that had the twitter world a buzz. Ok so maybe no excitement but a lot of multitasking was done. J P Ricciardi used his gift of gab I am sure to help the Mets sign 2 relievers that were on the Blue Jays last year. Big guy Jon Rauch who Daniel Murphy had mentioned looked like he was handing the ball to the catcher and Francisco. The Mets wanted toLong Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-77944352186206511792011-12-06T22:09:00.007-05:002011-12-06T22:49:20.690-05:00Mets Busy Day Two After Reyes Fiasco: Deflecting Fans Ire?After being hammered by fans, the press, as well as TV and radio sportscasters, the NY Mets have been quite active this evening.Things started off when the Mets announced that they had reached a one year $3.5M contract agreement with 6'10" reliever Jon Rauch.No sooner had that been announced when we started hearing that Pagan might be on his way out (Thank God!). It was later confirmed that Paganmetsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-72238704387969230282011-12-06T12:29:00.001-05:002011-12-06T12:36:10.513-05:00Mets and Jose Reyes and being frugal.I really couldn’t speak my mind on Jose leaving NY for the Miami marlins yesterday . Alderson said it best yesterday . When someone is sick for a long time you kind of prepare yourself but when it actually happens you still are stunned. I was foolishly optimistic I do admit thinking the Mets would re sign Reyes. I mean did we want to say we would be better without him? . The guy is electric Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-86261519114982281102011-12-05T23:12:00.002-05:002011-12-05T23:13:37.406-05:00Thank You Jose!metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-66549505160498883202011-12-04T22:12:00.011-05:002011-12-04T23:20:34.761-05:00Talk Me In Off The Ledge! Reyes Bolts For MiamiThe Mets budget will be approximately $120M in 2012. No wait, it will be $110 in 2012. That is not quite accurate, the Mets budget will be around $100M in '12. Well, looks like the Mets budget will be around $90M this coming season. Then there were accounts from Elvis that the Mets really wanted Jose, and want him to remain a Met. The Mets were going to allow the market to be set, and then make metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-32730811289242233262011-12-02T13:32:00.009-05:002011-12-02T16:57:12.527-05:00Cap Changes Caps: Capuano Signs With Dodgers - Omar Hired In SDBusy day for former Mets personnel. Former Mets GM Omar Minaya has been hired by San Diego GM Josh Byrnes, who was on the Mets short list of GM candidates last year, to be special assistant to the GM. According to Adam Rubin, Minaya's role will be:"Special assistant. Basically advise. Look at potential trade targets, draft picks, etc."Minaya has always been regarded as a master talent evaluator, metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-14359589501444446782011-12-01T10:48:00.001-05:002011-12-01T14:53:50.032-05:00So long Nick, Just say no to Posada. Mets latest and greatest.The off-season is starting to pick up steam as we head into next week GM Meetings. The Mets held a Q&A last night for season ticket holders where Alderson was quoted as saying the 2012 team will be fun to watch! Yeah ok you realize no one believes that for a moment regardless of new dimensions in Citi and another Wild Card team.
The Mets say goodbye to Pat Misch who signed a deal with the Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-24887433883588009332011-11-29T12:43:00.000-05:002011-11-29T12:43:43.730-05:00Former Met manager Valentine takes a beating.The Mets have a manager for 2012 but a former Met manager Bobby Valentine is one of the finalists for the Red Sox manager job. Now everyone has an opinion on Bobby V. He can get his team to play well as he did with the Mets but he rubs alot of people the wrong way.
As we wait for some free agent Met news take a moment and read this great article from Murray Chass on Bobby V. No doubt you will Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-66804597089186165572011-11-28T19:38:00.011-05:002011-11-28T20:07:50.656-05:00One & Done? Mets Might Look To Replace Ronny PaulinoIt is being reported that the Mets were very disappointed in the attitude and performance of Ronny Paulino, whom they acquired last off-season. It is believed that Paulino "still didn't know the indicator sign in September - pitchers had to call to mound consistently - bad game caller too." If true, which it is being reported by Mike Silva, that is totally inexcusable. Paulino isn't a rookie; metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-2795822137699277042011-11-24T09:02:00.000-05:002011-11-24T09:02:07.196-05:00Mets fans to be thankful for?As we start this thanksgiving day what do Mets fans have to be thankful for that has to do with this team? Well we could be sarcastic and say we love the banner day idea so we can mouth our dissatisfaction with the team direction. Of course that might reach new heights if and when Reyes goes elsewhere.
In this day and age its hard to believe the Mets now have owners that have serious problems Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-56291462566171131472011-11-23T09:39:00.001-05:002011-11-23T09:40:50.271-05:00New pics of changes at Citi FieldNothing like a quiet offseason. Of course that should change after thanksgiving with the Meetings starting December 5th.. The Mets will make some big moves I am sure. Maybe signing defensive whiz Jack Wilson to back up Tejada. Or how about someone like Jason Marquis to be this years Chris Capuano. Can you feel the excitement?
Here are some pics of the Mets making some changes at Citi FieldLong Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-30191765875580141822011-11-22T08:57:00.011-05:002011-11-22T10:37:01.758-05:00Bobby In Beantown? Valentine Front Runner For BoSox SkipperFormer Mets manager Bobby Valentine is being reported as the front runner for the open skipper's position with the Boston Red Sox. The Sox vacancy was created when Terry Francona stepped down after an epic collapse by his Red Sox, whom seemed to be a shoe in for the AL Wild Card. Valentine is saying all the right things. Although he hasn't managed in the Major Leagues since being fired by the metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-57203425767092180862011-11-17T09:25:00.004-05:002011-11-17T09:40:04.653-05:00Nick Evans Leaves Mets Behind (Finally)The Mets have lost two players in the last few days who spent much of the season either with the Mets, or shuttling back and forth between Flushing and Buffalo. Jason Pridie signed with the Oakland A's after clearing waivers. Pridie chose to become a free agent, and wasn't unemployed for very long. Pridie played well defensively in both RF and CF; a much better outfielder than Angel Pagan. If hemetsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-52776447596011035262011-11-16T10:59:00.002-05:002011-11-16T10:59:43.850-05:00Shocker Marquis on Mets radar? The Latest Reyes BS.Mid week already. Time is really flying this month. Before you know it we will be watching Jose run around the bases as a visitor to Citi Field. More on Reyes in a moment. First lets talks Gm Meetings and rumors.. Hello? Anybody out there? Nothing is going on except the owners are coming in to Milwaukee and there might be a new CBA in place by the weekend. 5 years this time around. These Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-76749022406600789842011-11-14T09:49:00.008-05:002011-11-14T10:12:22.566-05:00Fearless Ike To Be Ready For 2012<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-82889513231920999832011-11-11T10:25:00.000-05:002011-11-11T10:25:42.043-05:00Reyes to the Marlins better not be “almost a done deal!”Happy Friday. Well we hope it can be. We all know that Jose Reyes met with the Marlins earlier this week while having lunch at Joe’s Crab in Miami. He also toured the new stadium. Yeah ok we kind of new that as a free agent Reyes would be courted. I mean he is in the top 3 of available free agents and with the Marlins ready to spend bucks this was bound to happen. That of course is where it Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-16837243243699736032011-11-09T09:28:00.007-05:002011-11-09T10:08:40.447-05:00Breaking News: David Wright Offers An Intelligent QuoteBrowsing through the Jose news this morning, I came across two interesting articles. The first was in regards to David Wright and his feelings on his and his pal to the left on the infield, Jose Reyes. In regards to Reyes' status as well as his own, Wright offered: <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONEmetsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-61845669209590821432011-11-08T09:23:00.000-05:002011-11-08T09:23:09.089-05:00Jose Reyes to meet with the MarlinsThe Marlins are the first team this off season that will meet with the Mets free agent SS this Wednesdayas per Ken Rosenthal. Nothing like the sun and the ability to play in a new domed stadium next to Hanley Ramirez and a new manager will be the tag to try to lure jose down to the sunshine state.
Reyes is suppose to be meeting wtih the Marlins on Wednesday? My partner in crinme Met fan 73 I Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-78604896373047191382011-11-08T08:47:00.011-05:002011-11-08T13:13:34.161-05:00Capuano Over Perform? Marlins Trying To Make Noise?<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-39427075340626555082011-11-07T10:03:00.000-05:002011-11-07T10:03:20.166-05:00Can the Mets win as a small market team ? Just ask the Cards or the Rangers.Lots of chatter of Mets payroll over the last couple of days. Especially with most fans having that sinking feeling that Reyes will not be part of the 2012 team the Mets continue to show that payroll will be a major factor on the team that field in 2012.
Alderson has continually mentioned that the Mets payroll will hover around 100M to 110M and some people tend to think it will be closer to Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-82676947856919885412011-11-04T10:03:00.002-04:002011-11-04T10:03:40.900-04:0076M already spent for 2012 : Where will the rest go?The Mets and the rest of the teams in MLB are busy setting how much can be spent on this year sparse Free agent class as we go into the first weekend of the Jose Reyes watch.
The Mets have committed about $76M to 9 players for 2012 if they re up with big Pelf, Pagan and Paulino. The numbers for those 3 are estimated. I don’t think the Mets will commit to Pagan so they will need a CF as wellLong Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-38237675324792306512011-11-03T08:49:00.008-04:002011-11-03T09:31:09.496-04:00It's November 3rd - Let The Jose Reyes Frenzy CommenceIt is after 12:01 AM on November 3rd, and the Jose Reyes frenzy is in full force. Having just logged onto the World Wide Web, we are already being inundated with Reyes Rumors. Jose has been a free agent for less than 9 hours, and the "experts", and I use that term very loosely, are predicting that the Brewers and Nationals are the front runners to sign Mets/former Mets shortstop.Then there are metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-92103042198656744912011-11-02T09:56:00.002-04:002011-11-02T09:56:40.633-04:00Sunset on Jose Reyes Met career? Your thoughtsIt is kind of a non descript day here. Baseball season is over. Most now turn to football as we leave October and head into November and the holiday season. Today though marks the last day the Mets have the ability to negotiate with Jose Reyes exclusively. Even though he is still consider a free agent at this time, I can’t help to be a little melancholy and think this could mark Reyes last Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-91555830747351991882011-11-01T09:47:00.000-04:002011-11-01T09:47:30.764-04:00Citi Field new Dimensions Will anybody benefit?The Mets announced some news yesterday. Of course it wasn’t about Jose. Some think the only announcement the Mets will make about Jose down the line is thanking him for the great times he showed us as he signs another deal with a new team this off season. Hope not.
We can only hope this isn’t the big news of the off season. Say goodbye to the great wall in flushing in regards to home runsLong Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-70930172165723048412011-11-01T09:07:00.008-04:002011-11-01T09:41:14.535-04:00Finally Some "Good" Off-Season News For Mets...and no, it's not that they've signed Jose Reyes to a five year deal (unfortunately). The Mets have stated that Lucas Duda is no longer being affected by the after effects of the concussion he suffered when he ran into the RF wall while tracking down a fly ball in St. Louis. Mets Assistant GM John Ricco has confidence that Duda will be well enough to resume his role as Mets RF for 2012. metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-13982209497475068932011-10-31T10:37:00.003-04:002011-10-31T16:33:02.277-04:00The latest and greatest on Jose Reyes. La Russa retires
Well the World Series is finally over. The parade is over. No more baseball until next spring!!! ARGGGH!!!. As we head into our last couple of days before we change the clocks back and get thrown into darkness until early next year we wonder the fate of our shortstop.
The Mets have a couple of days to bargain with Reyes and his agent and there is some rumors that the Mets will not take Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-23693191024803310922011-10-29T14:49:00.008-04:002011-10-29T15:20:10.757-04:00Sorry Cliff, I Tried: Tom Goodwin Named Mets 1B CoachIt is being reported by ESPN's Adam Rubin that the Mets will make an announcement on Monday that they've hire former Major League OF Tom Goodwin as their 1B coach for the 2012 season. Goodwin, who played 14 seasons with the Dodgers, Royals, Rangers, Rockies, Giants and Cubs, will be the 1B coach as well as the OF and baserunning coach. The 43 year old's career ended in 2004.One baseball officialmetsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-89000226979781547042011-10-28T11:26:00.005-04:002011-10-28T11:35:29.398-04:00The NY Mets Need Your InputThe latest addition of the Flushing Flash has arrived, and the Mets want your input.This morning the Mets sent the following Flushing FlashClick on image to enlargeThis survey starts out innocently enough, asking how you would rate your Mets fandom, are you a season ticket holder, how many games you went to this year, how many did you watch on TV, etc.Then the questionnaire moves onto the metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-58457076380786965592011-10-27T10:11:00.000-04:002011-10-27T10:11:32.647-04:00If No Angel Pagan in CF who gets the call in 2012.The Mets of course will deal with Mr Reyes first when it comes to their off season plan of action in 2012 but sooner or later the Mets will have to make a decision about CF and if they want Angel Pagan back patrolling the new dimensions of Citi. To me it’s a no brainer..let him walk. Yes I know it will be hard to sign a decent CF for the $$ Pagan will get but honestly do we want a guy back who Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-42864465910034254412011-10-25T20:11:00.014-04:002011-10-25T21:09:03.335-04:00"A Ground Ball Trickling......It's a fair ball. It gets by Buckner! Rounding third is Knight...The Mets will win the ballgame...They win! They win!"~ The Late, Great Bob Murphy ~ Is it really 25 years? Yes it is. Twenty five years ago tonight was possibly the greatest comeback in World Series history. Two down, no one on, the Mets trailing by two, down three games to two.Who out there (who was alive and potty trained) metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-90558056324449603742011-10-25T10:06:00.003-04:002011-10-25T15:53:21.485-04:001 week to Jose Reyes news!As the World Series comes down to a game 6 in St Louis after some strange manager moves by La Russa, us Mets fans can start gearing up for next week. Either Tuesday or Wednesday will be the day that Jose Reyes heads to free agency after the Mets 5 day window of exclusivity ends. Of course the Mets could still sign the guy after that time but as fans do we really need the angst of waiting until Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-88106765849231896342011-10-20T09:26:00.000-04:002011-10-20T09:26:33.355-04:00Jose Reyes to the Nats? No Shot : Marlins? Rumor time!!!!Ahh the World Series gets underway and what am I reading on my phone last night but a story out of Florida about new manager Ozzie Guillen talking about his shortstop Ramirez and how he will play wherever needed on his team. Ok what do you mean by that? Oh I get it so if the Marlins land a new shortstop who will remain nameless Hanley will gladly move his position. Could the new shortstop be Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-36224741466048778612011-10-18T10:05:00.002-04:002011-10-18T16:09:44.940-04:00Is it time to Unload David Wright.Ahh don’t you love off season. Nothing but time to think and tinker with what the Mets will have on the field in 2012. Of course it would be a lot better watching the Mets play the Rangers then La Russa’s Cards and his 400 pitching changes but what can you do.
The Mets will be looking to hopefully resign Jose Reyes at Short soon but what should they do with his partner in crime David Wright. He Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-63112295646339056312011-10-15T17:14:00.006-04:002011-10-15T17:28:32.978-04:00Wally On Ed Randall:" I'm Staying With Mets"Great news. On of the few times I'm glad I was wrong. I just wonder if Elvis offered a little something extra for Wall to stay.Backman says he loves the young pitching talent the Mets have although they are weak up the middle of the infield. He said he believes the Mets are only a few years away from a World Championship.Regarding managing Buffalo, he said he and Alderson haven't yet addressed metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-29232265517637790602011-10-15T09:10:00.010-04:002011-10-15T10:18:49.343-04:00Mets Hire Cliff Floyd As 1B CoachWith Bob Geren being named Terry Collins' bench coach to for the 2012 season, the Mets are still in need of a 1B coach. Wally Backman should have been a solid consideration for that position (bench coach), but the more we progress under the Sandy Alderson dictatorship, the more I realize that Backman being among the finalists for the Mets manager's position last year was nothing but a stunt tometsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-52522684637542762492011-10-14T14:27:00.000-04:002011-10-14T14:27:26.991-04:00Mets leaning to Bob Geren as bench coach: Wide open for 1st Base Coach.The Mets have not made anything official yet, but it looks like they will be adding another former A’s link to the fold. Bob Geren is the leading candidate right now for the next Mets bench coach. Geren was fired over the summer like Riggleman. Jim Riggleman, who was Terry Collins pick for bench coach, is out. The Mets probably want to bring in a minority candidate to look good but as of rightLong Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-17878398786321509322011-10-13T14:15:00.006-04:002011-10-13T14:27:53.984-04:002011 Off Season Will Prove To Be Very Important For Sandy Alderson & The Mets<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-6228705146061605552011-10-11T09:17:00.005-04:002011-10-11T09:41:48.751-04:00Wally To Washington? Backman May Bolt To Join JohnsonIt is being reported that Wally Backman, who is the front runner to replace Tim Teufel as manager of the Mets AAA club, the Buffalo Bisons, might leave the Mets to join his former manager and present Nationals manager, Davey Johnson. After losing Chip Hale as 3B coach and not retaining 1B coach Mookie Wilson and bench coach Ken Oberkfell, the Mets have some open positions. While the 1B coach andmetsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-40373311873673948472011-10-07T09:07:00.001-04:002011-10-07T09:52:38.458-04:00Robin Ventura is the new White Sox managerOut of the blue and I guess no one expected it but former Met Robin Ventura has a new gig. He has enjoyed his retirement watching his kids grow up in California. Now he will be a manager.
The former White Sox was hired by Kenny Williams to manager the Chicago White Sox. Suprise to see a guy who has no former managing experience take over for Ozzie Guillen. Of course former Cub Ryan Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-8163898816729303402011-10-05T11:32:00.005-04:002011-10-05T11:50:35.831-04:00Mets Ship Sinking? Reduce Ticket Prices For 2012This past season, which saw the Mets go 77-85 and finish in 4th place behind the Nationals, Braves and Phillies in the NL East also saw the Mets attendance drastically drop 8.1% this year. Since GHMP opened in 2009, the Mets have seen their total attendance drop by 27.3%, with total attendance this year at a paltry 2.35 million. Having been to four games this year, I can honestly say the park metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-46821769983745888512011-10-01T10:51:00.010-04:002011-10-01T11:57:41.897-04:00It Must Be The Post Season...Jimmy Rollins Is Shooting His Mouth Off AgainYou know it must be October, and not because the Mets are playing golf. Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins is shooting his mouth off again. Rollins, along with Reyes, is a free agent at seasons' end, so writers are compelled to ask him questions, and unfortunately Rollins can't keep his mouth shut.Asked if he could play in NY, Rollins responded, "that's a tough call...that's a tough call." That's metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-15512059103445937832011-09-29T11:52:00.000-04:002011-09-29T11:52:10.584-04:00Terry Collins gets emotional-cries during last post gameThe Mets season is over and TC is appreciative on how hard his players played for him that he was a bit misty during the pst game. Listen to what he had to say about his players
Terry Collins post gameLong Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-92203017546685581812011-09-29T07:26:00.003-04:002011-09-29T09:08:36.636-04:00What a send off to the 2011 baseball season: walkoffs,Red Sox Collapse and ReyesLast night for a baseball fan was prett amazing . Unless of course you are a Red Sox or a Bravos fan. For the Braves to be a couple of outs away from going to game 163 against the Cards to going home was pretty devasting to see the dugout after the Phillies beat the Braves in 13 innings last night 4-3. On the last day of the season the Braves are outed of the playoffs and go home. Us Met fans Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-33328218055767264232011-09-28T23:03:00.004-04:002011-09-29T09:09:01.086-04:00Jose Reyes 2011 NL Batting Champ: Money Ball Type Player Sandy?Ryan Braun finished tonight 0-4 making Jose Reyes the undisputed 2011 NL Batting Champ.For all of the Jose detractors out there, he is the first Met to win the batting title, holds the team record in stolen bases, triples and runs scored. He finished the year with a .384 OBP.I was not happy with Jose/Terry's decision to sit after the bunt single in the first, but Jose did something no other Met metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-72541113379336152442011-09-28T08:38:00.007-04:002011-09-28T09:20:03.888-04:002011 NY Mets Game 162: Show Jose The LoveLast night I was fortunate enough to be at the game with my family, and what we saw was truly amazing, and not in only one way, but in many ways. On the negative side, it was amazing that Terry Collins still is prone to go to Ryota Igarashi and Bobby Parnell in big situations, only to have both pitchers implode. TC has to realize that these two pitchers cannot be counted on. They prove time and metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-25019126514550597282011-09-28T07:59:00.000-04:002011-09-28T07:59:18.834-04:00Mets lose-Reyes leading by 1 point- Collins around in 2013The Mets let another one get away last night losing to the Reds in 13innings 5-4. jose Reyes got up 6 times and had 3 hits and has his average up to .336 1 point above Braun who had 1 hit and is hitting .335 entering the last day. I am sure Reyes will not sleep as the Mets have there last game of the season today at 1pm. Then its a waiting game for Reyes who will have to wait until the Brewers Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-91300254071806271612011-09-27T09:34:00.000-04:002011-09-27T09:34:28.672-04:002 games left and its all Jose ReyesThe Mets have 2 games left of the 2011 season. 2 games for Jose to either win the batting title or lose it to Mr Braun over in Milwaukee. Reyes had 3 hits last night to give him the slighest of edges over Braun.. It is down to the .000000000 decimal point of a lead. It is ridiculuous to think that Reyes can win or lose it by such a small margin. Nothing really else to watch with this team.Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-47005277359670013642011-09-23T10:35:00.002-04:002011-09-23T10:35:30.469-04:00The Great wall of Flushing to be crumbled? Citi Field to never be the same.Ok yeah there needs to be some tweaking at Citi Field so some balls hit actually go out of the park for a homerun. This way we don’t have to see the faces of Bay and Nuke to cry as they stop at 2nd base for a double that they sure was going out. The Mets brass though seems to think major changes are needed to make the park neutral.
Citi field as a NL park is the 3rd toughest park to hit a Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-53911703782437649962011-09-22T09:04:00.006-04:002011-09-22T09:39:14.908-04:00Cardinals 6 Mets 5: "Goodbye, Farwell, And Amen."No, this isn't 2006, nor is it 2007 or 2008, but it is painful nonetheless. The last two nights the Mets blew leads late in the game, all at the hands of their inept and over-used bullpen. One night it might be Beato, another night it might be Igarashi, and then there is still Carrasco and Parnell. The parts are inter-changeable, but the results are the same.This team has kept us interested muchmetsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-73975133598521069532011-09-21T09:19:00.002-04:002011-09-21T09:19:43.642-04:00Sandy Alderson tells all during Mets –Cards broadcast.
Ok so the Mets blew another one last night with the incredibly progressing lousy bullpen of theirs in a 11-6 loss. Sandy Alderson though stole the show for Mets fans for his 3rd inning tell all when it comes to the Mets and what we will see in 2012. Some highlights.
· Alderson called October Jose Jose month!!! . When asked by Gary what will be the first item of business once the off Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-42483168019150689912011-09-19T16:04:00.002-04:002011-09-19T16:46:46.952-04:00Mets last off day before Golf Season.The Mets enjoy there last day off with some in a Golf outing in St Louis. Some guys went home including R A Dickey who was tweeting from Cracker Barrell. The Mets start a 3 game set Tuesday night with St Louis who play the Phillies tonight. If the Cards win tonight they will be 3 out of the Wild card leading Braves with 9 to play.
Mets have to go 8-1 to finish at .500 for the year. They Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-3092748096785020702011-09-16T10:42:00.001-04:002011-09-16T10:42:00.071-04:00Terry Collins: We have folded it in.Nothing like a pissed off manager for a team that is floundering. The Mets mailed another game in yesterday afternoon as they lost to the Nationals 10-1 to complete a horrendous home stand where they went 1-8. Collins was fuming during his post game presser and afterwards laid it into to his team that has been pretty punchless the last week . Collins was quoted as saying that any quitters onLong Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-37447456361621022552011-09-16T09:32:00.006-04:002011-09-16T10:00:30.401-04:00TC Goes Postal On The Flushing FlopsMets manager Terry Collins has reached his breaking point. After another lack-luster, lethargic, catatonic performance by his club, Collins was visible upset in his post game (?) presser: “This game’s played with pride. They’re playing for the exact same thing we are, and that’s pride. That’s a place in the standings that when you walk away you can be proud of." The Mets were humiliated by metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-29778738905979502132011-09-15T09:04:00.005-04:002011-09-15T09:46:54.778-04:00Was That Willie Harris In CF For Washington?OUCH! Last night's game hurt. There wasn't just one reason for the pain the Mets caused fans last night. There were a quite a few. First painful stat is the Mets left 10 men on base. With the dearth of run production the Mets have had of late, this stat really stands out. They are getting people on base, but incapable of plating them. Second wound was opened when Collins called for Justin metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-59828786800861052822011-09-13T09:03:00.006-04:002011-09-13T09:31:20.423-04:00Major League Baseball Needs To Re-Examine Their PrioritiesUnbelievable! Major League Baseball, yes, the organization that knowingly turned a blind eye to the steroid epidemic for years, felt the need to confiscate the first responders caps from the club that is synonymous with the recovery after September 11, 2001.Ten years later, people still remark how the Shea faithful and the NY Mets were a huge part in the healing process that was capped off with ametsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-16845053113084516902011-09-12T16:04:00.000-04:002011-09-12T16:04:20.516-04:00The nite after Cap gate: Mets vs Nationals September 12th, 2011The Mets open a 4 game set to finish the home stand with the Nationals tonight. The day after Cap gate where Joe Torre put his foot down and said no to the Mets wearing Caps of the FDNY and the NY Police etc. Betcha if Cliff Floyd was on the team the Mets would have gone up against the fray and worn the hats. Can anyone on this team have a backbone?
Wright has always said that he learned Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-7524743538249393662011-09-11T18:13:00.010-04:002011-09-11T18:43:40.444-04:00September 11, 2011: America Remembers Our Fallen Heroes & The Mets Take On The CubsA question that will be asked for the remainder of our lives: Where were you at 8:46 AM on September 11, 2001? I remember where I was: my wife and I had just dropped off our second son (metsfan99) at Pre-K, and on our way back, we decided to stop into a local Dunkin Donuts. My wife had ordered a donut and a coffee while I had my usual Diet Pepsi. There were about 10 people or so in the metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-84960598419201475662011-09-08T13:02:00.007-04:002011-09-08T13:09:00.926-04:00Schwinden Gets First Start, Hot Reyes Sits, Paulino Catches: Mets Lineup Game 1 Vs. Braves - September 8, 2011Chris Schwinden, whom we profiled yesterday, will gets his first Major League start in game 1 against the Braves in today's day-night double-header.The percolating Jose Reyes gets a breather in game 1 as Ruben Tejada gets the start at SS. Josh Thole will sit once again (thank God!) as Paulino gets the start (broken toe and all).Today's game 1 lineup:1. Tejada-SS2. Turner-2B3. Duda-RF4. Wrightmetsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-37609826189546605782011-09-07T13:47:00.004-04:002011-09-07T13:54:33.331-04:00Chris Schwinden: Pitching Long Shot From Fresno Pacific Is Now With The Mets<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-57472351950332726882011-09-07T07:47:00.000-04:002011-09-07T07:47:05.895-04:00Mets beat Marlins in extra:Evans full of hits!The Mets beat the Marlins in extra this morning 7-4 after a 12 ining battle. The Mets kept giving up the lead and once again Bobby Parnell had a leas in bottom of 9th and gave up 2 runs to tie the game at 4.
Nick Evans had 3 clutch hits. Hear that Mr Wright? 3 clutch hits in 1 game! Not a season. Evans gave the Mets the lead 3 different times and in the 12th for good. He joins everyone Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-68822704569104320022011-09-04T09:21:00.001-04:002011-09-04T09:23:21.364-04:00Mets comeback wasted- Parnell blows itThe Mets are still fighting in every game eventhough they are not in playoff hunt. The Mets came back from 5-0 last night to take a 1run lead into the 9th . Manny Acosta pitched 2 innings and struck out 5 and gave Parnell the opportunity to save a great comeback but of course 1 pitch Parnell blew it.
TC Said after game that Parnell is still close dejour. Mr 9 lives Parnell for some reason can Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-26794461796864786172011-09-02T16:19:00.005-04:002011-09-02T16:28:19.568-04:00Mets M*A*S*H Unit Rolls Into Washington: Mets Lineup Vs. Nationals
The Mets M*A*S*H unit pulls into Washington tonight to start a three game series against the Nationals.
Mike Nickeas and Justin Turner will get starts at Catcher and 2B respectively. RA Dickey will look to prolong the Mets winning ways when he opposes Ross Detwiler.
Tonight's Mets lineup:
1. Reyes-SS
2. Turner-2B
3. Duda-RF
4. Wright-3B
5. Pagan-CF
6. Bay-LF
7. Evans-1B
8.metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-16398885594117279922011-09-02T08:37:00.008-04:002011-09-02T09:11:57.122-04:00Revenge Is Sweet! Mets Eliminate Marlins From Post Season Play
...OK, not as heartbreaking of an achievement as what the Marlins bestowed upon the Mets in 2007 and 2008, but at least the Mets solidified the Marlins "fate" after taking 4 of 5 games from the Marlins with last nights 7-5 victory.
Miguel Batista earned his 100th career win while pitching 6 innings and allowing 2 runs.
With last night's win, the Mets have won 6 of their last 10 games. metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-62580320904133805842011-08-30T16:47:00.000-04:002011-08-30T16:47:56.714-04:00Lets play one! Mets vs Fish August 30th, 2011The Mets have another game against the lowly fish on Tuesday night and some old friends will be back in the lineup.
Justin Turner and JAson Bay will be in the lineup tonight. For some reason TC has Pagan batting 5th in front of Jason even Ruben Tejada has a better slugging percentage then me Bay. The Mets winners of a DH last night go for there 3rd win in the series against the Marlins. Evans Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-47889340467657705652011-08-29T13:03:00.006-04:002011-08-29T13:27:34.614-04:00Mets Post Irene Series V. Marlins: Let's Play Two - Mets Lineup V. Marlins - August 29, 2011
Irene has come and gone, Jose Reyes is activated (but won't play in game 1), it's a beautiful day, so the Mets will play two.
After having Saturday's and Sunday's game were cancelled due to the looming Hurricane Irene, it is now time for some baseball. Here on Long Island, we fared fairly well considering the predictions. Those along the south shore of Long Island experienced a metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-38804079009559098522011-08-26T07:45:00.002-04:002011-08-26T14:28:44.567-04:00Mets & Braves and Hurricane Irene.The Mets start a 3 game set tonight against the Wild Card leading Bravos. The mets were able to muster 1 win against the Phillies this week and now face the pitch rich Braves. The Mets will face Hudson tonight against Capuano on Social Media night. They have a 4pm game tomorrow and the Mets have reluctant to reschedule Sunday's game even with Hurricane Irene looking to reak havoc late Saturday Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-63004711581861721722011-08-24T08:07:00.009-04:002011-08-24T08:46:25.732-04:00Earthquake Shakes NY & Mets Fans Suffer Damage: Pictures Are Worth Thousands Of Words
Mets standing after last night's 9-4 defeat.
Niese strains rig cage muscle and is headed to DL
Collins talks to Niese after removing lefty with injury
In other good news, Scott Hariston also strained a rib cage muscle and might also be headed to the DL.
Possible replacements for Niese are: Pat "DFA" Misch, Chris Schwinden, and Miguel Batista.
The after shocks of yesterday'smetsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-88140362423950175602011-08-23T08:35:00.007-04:002011-08-23T08:59:35.918-04:00Ruben Tejada: Caveat Emptor
After last night's humiliating-lack luster game attended to by the Mets (they certainly didn't play any baseball last night), Mets manager Terry Collins came up with this about Ruben Tejada:
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-13806770544239500142011-08-22T10:30:00.000-04:002011-08-22T10:30:24.685-04:00Mike Pelfrey a closer in 2012? You are kidding me right?Mike was suppose to be the ace this year without Johan. Well we know how that worked out. After a solid 2010 when won 15 games this year for Big Pelf has been a step backward. TC was worried that Pelf was pressing with the Ace mantra. Well the ace mantra is off and Pelf still is an enigma. Except for 2 run complete game performance against the reds in July he has been a innings eater at best.Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-44006887178384778082011-08-21T20:42:00.011-04:002011-08-21T22:18:28.123-04:00Ground Hog Day? Deja Vu All Over Again? This Is Our 2011 NY MetsThe Mets again decided that their starting pitcher was not equipped to handle a lead, so it was handed off to their "stellar" relief corp, which in turn, once again surrendered the lead and the game.
Last night the Mets battled back from being down 7-1 to take a 9-7 lead, only to have the normally reliable Jason Isringhausen suddenly develop Steve Blass disease, and then hand it off to great metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-2368984932432961042011-08-18T10:26:00.000-04:002011-08-18T10:26:56.342-04:00Mets beat Padres 7-3 : R A Dickey joins TwittersphereThe Mets finally beat the Padres in a series in San Diego with a 7-3 win last night. Wright had a 3 run homer and Angel Pagan came to life with 3 rbi’s. Gee and Wright both had some nice defensive plays and Jason Bay was consistent with going 0-4 with a walk and a run scored. He is on one if his lack of hitting tears with a 0-19 streak. The Mets were going to give Bobby and his straight Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-39520818025797198412011-08-17T16:55:00.005-04:002011-08-17T17:03:03.842-04:00Red Reign Gets The Night Off, Gee Goes For #11: Mets Lineup Vs. Padres - August 17, 2011
Justin "Red Reign" Turner will get a breather tonight as Willie Harris will fill in for him at second base in this evening's rubber game against the Padres.
Dillon Gee takes the hill for the Mets, vying for his 11th victory. The Mets, and Gee, need a good outing. Although he has pitched well this year, Gee has been slumping a little of late. The Mets not only need to win this game,metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-83496726852506487902011-08-17T08:29:00.005-04:002011-08-17T09:10:14.682-04:00Pelf From The Pen: A Future Possibility?
Last night the Mets turned in yet another lack luster/no heart effort. Lefty Jon Niese pitched respectably in only allowing 3 runs in 6 innings, but the Mets offense, which was offensive, took the night off.
The lone Mets run came on a double by Ruben Tejada in the 4th inning in their 6-1 loss to the Padres at Petco Park.
The most notable occurrence in last night's game was a relief metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-45190362765865602272011-08-16T07:32:00.000-04:002011-08-16T07:32:38.590-04:00Mets win in 10 :Izzy notches 300th saveOf course the Mets dont make it easy. Up 4-1 early the Mets gave up the lead and of course your friend and mine the brainless Bobby Parnell blew the lead after R A Dickey gave up 3 . Thats ok though since Jason Isringhausen recorded his 300 save when the Mets went ahead again in the 10th by pitching a scoreless bottom of the 10th.
Josh Thole plated 3 with a rbi hit and a 2 run shot of of Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-49607676023538628632011-08-15T13:13:00.006-04:002011-08-15T13:40:08.138-04:00Gut Time Check For The Mets As Players Clear Waivers
As my esteemed colleague wrote this morning, the Mets are at a cross roads. We never expected this team to contend in any fashion, but have been pleasantly surprised by their guts and never say die attitude.
With all the injuries, it's no wonder the team is struggling. Problem is, the more we watch, the more we realize that this off-season there needs to be a thorough evaluation of EVERY metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-29428571790422044872011-08-15T07:45:00.000-04:002011-08-15T07:45:19.140-04:00Mets down and out after D Back sweep.Something happen to the Mets on the way to Arizona. The Mets were hanging by a thread in the Wild Card race and now have been swept by the D Backs for the 2nd time in 2 years in Arizona and now have lost 5 straight. The Mets couldnt capitaize on the fact that the Braves actually lost 2 games over the weekend and now stand 10.5 games out of the Wild Card race. Guys in the clubhouse seem to sense Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-39710767226916430382011-08-12T12:23:00.002-04:002011-08-12T12:23:17.010-04:00Mets give it their all thanks to Terry Collins. Now the Mets embark on a road trip that will bring them to Arizona and then on to San Diego. After that the Mets will be home next weekend to play the Hot Brew Crew with Mr Fielder padding his numbers so he can achieve a huge pay day in the free agent market.
The Mets did nothing to help there cause in the Wild Card fight as well as there poor record playing in the unfriendly confines of Long Island Met Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132824465714156360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728026113398371114.post-77480579172710149462011-08-11T10:59:00.006-04:002011-08-11T11:42:26.342-04:00Mets Matinee: Hairston To Start In CF & Bat Leadoff, Evans In RF - Mets Lineup V. Padres - August 11, 2011
Scott Hairston will start for Angel Pagan and bat leadoff. Pagan will sit due to back spasms, but has said he should be available for pinch hitting duties or to come off the bench if needed. Hairston will also bat leadoff in Pagan's absence.
Nick, wow I'm not commuting to Buffalo today, Evans also gets a start in RF for the Mets after going through drills along with Murphy and metsfan73http://www.blogger.com/profile/13564294495177038235noreply@blogger.com0