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Colbert Gets In On The Patch Bashing
Domino’s Replaces Citi?
The folks at eTrueSports.com have posted a story lampooning the corporate sponsorship of CitiField and the similarities between the CitiField and Domino’s Pizza logos.
Hello Alex, Goodbye Damion
The Mets signed infielder Alex Cora to a 1 year deal yesterday. Could this spell the end for Damion Easley? Easley is a free agent and though he played well for the Mets he’s really just a spare part. Why would the Mets sign another spare part if they didn’t intend to get rid of […]
Mets Patch Sucks
The images below are the patches that the Yankees and Mets will wear on their sleeves this season to commemorate the opening of their new stadiums. Once again the Yankees beat the Mets. The Mets season doesn’t even say what is being inaugurated! Get with it, Mets!
CitiField from PS3 in MLB:09 The Show
I saw this posted on Metsblog but felt the need to put it here too:
Report: Lowe Signs With Braves
According to reports by Paul Newberry of the AP (link) and David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution (link) the Braves have come to an agreement with free agent pitcher Derek Lowe. The deal is estimated to be worth $60 million over 4 years. This puts the screws to the Mets regarding Oliver Perez whose […]
Rickey, Rice Elected to Hall
Congratulations to short time Mets player and coach Rickey Henderson and former Boston Red Sox outfielder Jim Rice on being elected to the hall of fame! When asked how he felt about getting into the hall of fame Henderson replied in typical Rickey fashion “I feel great about it. It’s been a long time coming.” […]
Hot Foot Welcomes The Bisons
In the latest installment at Hot Foot Andrew Beaton gives us a brief introduction to the Mets new AAA affiliate, the Buffalo Bisons.
Mets Sign Redding (And Other Rotation Thoughts)
The Mets signed RHP Tim Redding on Friday. This could be a bigger signing than it appears. Redding went 10-11 with a 4.95 ERA for Washington last year. To reach double digits in wins for a team like the Nationals is quite an accomplishment. But more important is that he pitched 182 innings. Having an […]
Mets Spring Training Schedule
The Mets spring training schedule is as follows: Feb. 13 – pitchers and catchers report to Port St. Lucie Feb. 14 – on-field workouts begin Feb. 17 – position players report The exhibition schedule is currently set as follows (subject to change): Feb. 25 – at Baltimore Feb. 26 – vs. Florida Feb. 27 – […]