Archive for October, 2007
Jaramillo Possible Hitting Coach for Mets in 2008
Rumors surrounding the Willie Randolph’s coaching staff for next season have been starting to go around. There is no reason for Omar Minaya to have not already confirmed the coaches unless there was a change at hand. The most rumored story is that the Mets will add Texas Rangers hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo as the […]
Today in Mets History
On this day in 1969 Jerry Koosman pitched the Mets to a 5-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles to win the teams first World Series in 5 games. Also today, in 2000 Mike Hampton led the Mets to a 7-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals that clinched the NLCS and an ill fated Subway […]
Mitchell Report May (or May Not) Name Names
It has been rumored that the long awaited report on illegal substance use in baseball by George Mitchell will be released after the world series. Though it was previously reported that the report will contain names of offenders former senator Mitchell has now said that it has been undecided if the report will contain names. […]
People Magazine/MLB’s Sexiest Fan Alive Contest
Reader Stacey Chase wrote in with the following request: Their season may be over, but the Mets still have a chance to WIN! My good friend BRIAN DOMINGO, New Jersey native and ardent Mets fan, has made it to the FINALS of People Magazine/MLB’s Sexiest Fan Alive Contest!! We need you to VOTE for Brian […]
Mazzone & Glavine Together in 2008?
The Baltimore Orioles have fired pitching coach Leo Mazzone. Mazzone was brought to Baltimore by his friend, former Mets coach and then Orioles manager Sam Perlozzo. Perlozzo was fired in June but Mazzone hung on until now. Mazzone was also the Atlanta Braves pitching coach for many years and witnessed many of Tom Glavine‘s performances […]
Schoeneweis May Be Suspended
According to an AP article Scott Schoeneweis and the other players implicated in the Albany County investigation into possession of banned substances. It looks like 2008 may be the second season in a row that the Mets start with a suspended reliever. (Last season started with a 50 game suspension for Guillermo Mota.)
Schuerholz Out, Wren In As Braves GM
The big news in the NL East yesterday was the resignation of John Schuerholz as general manager of the Atlanta Braves. After holding the position for 17 years, which included 14 consecutive division titles, Schuerholz will become team president. Taking over the general manager duties from Schuerholz will be Frank Wren. If the name sounds […]
Mets Entries in the 50 Greatest NLCS Moments
Over on ESPN.com they have posted their 50 greatest moments in LCS history. The Mets are represented nicely. Number 50 is Gary Carter’s home run in game 5 in 1986. Number 34 is Endy Chavez‘s stealing a home run from Scott Rolen in game 7 in 2006. Number 32 is the infamous Bud Harrelson vs. […]
Mr. Met Trashes Willie Randolph
I’m a little slow posting this but the New York Post featured a cartoon by Sean Delonas on October 2 that summed up Mets fans feelings toward Willie Randolph after the clubs demise this past season. The cartoon, pictured below, was published before general manager Omar Minaya announced that Randolph would return next season. Cartoon […]
Site Theme Update
It’s been a long time coming but I finally have a different theme on this blog. I have been looking for one for a while but couldn’t find a theme that I liked. I was trying to maintain all of the functionality that the previous theme had (collapsible panes in the sidebar, etc.) as well […]
