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This Mets Fan Roots For the Marlins (Sometimes)
Because of my age, I have a unique connection with the New York Mets. I remember every Mets season since 1962, some more vaguely than others these days. But nothing before that as I am too “young.” I...
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Good Stuff Around the Blogosphere: From Eddie Kranepool to Dominic Smith
The rain is washing away some of the things we can talk about today. On Thursday it appeared Terry was finally going to succumb to his innermost demons and play Turner in left, but the weather saved...
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TOUGH-LUCK PITCHERS, Harvey & Marcum & Hefner: You Got Nothing On This Guy . . .
The key to being a tough-luck pitcher, if that’s indeed your aspiration, is that it really helps if you’re on a team with a miserable offense. A team where no matter how many pitches they take, no...
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From Tom Seaver and Les Rohr to Zack Wheeler, a List of Met Debuts
That’s right, Zack Wheeler pitches tonight, in case you are living under a rock and haven’t heard. And as Jimmy pointed out yesterday, it is exciting when a young pitching prospect comes up and makes...
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Those “Nevermind!” Moments: When the Game Immediately Proves Us Wrong
Jimmy: “I am such an idiot!” I’ve said it dozens of times. And it’s not because I’m too hard on myself. Those have been accurate statements, legitimate conclusions based on reliable data. I think of...
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Wheeler and Harvey, Enjoying the Ride
Despite the standings and some recent bad luck with injuries (fingers crossed on Jon Niese), for a lot of us the 2013 Mets season has become a little more fun. That fact can be summed up...
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2 Guys Talking: Mike Piazza, the Greatest Mets Hitter Ever
Mike: Sunday is not just the last game of the season, the Mets are also honoring Mike Piazza. As with the 1969 Mets, when Tom Seaver rightfully earned the nickname...
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It’s Time to Start Honoring Mets Players with Statues at Citi Field: Let’s...
“The Mets are weird when it comes to honoring their players.” – Comment from “2 Guys” Reader, Alan K. - Our faithful reader Alan made that remark in the comments section below a post about Mike Piazza....
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A Quick Review of 20 Players: Recent Ex-Mets, and a Few Who Could Have Been...
I thought I’d take a quick minute to check up on some players who might have been with the Mets this season had things worked out differently. If I neglected to mention anybody of particular interest —...
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The X-Met Files: The 44th Anniversary of Doc Ellis & the LSD No-No
As far as I understand it, based solely on things I’ve read in magazines, it’s difficult to tie your shoes while on LSD. Meanwhile, there are others who’ve maintained that they actually become better...
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In Wake of Adrian Peterson, Ex-Met Carl Everett Remembered: A Look at MLB’s...
While news of Adrian Peterson’s child-abuse offenses continue to ripple through the internet, complete with heartbreaking photos, I remembered a time when a New York Met faced similar charges. It...
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