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Injury Bug
The last couple of weeks I’ve been spending alot of time working on another one of my blogs and have missed some opportunities to discuss some things here. Indeed, alot has happened in Mets world the last couple of weeks and as all jaded long time Mets fans it leads me to think if this […]
Pythagorean Baseball Revisited
With each Major League team having played over 100 games thus far this season I felt like now would be a good time to revisit the discussion on Pythagorean Method that I started in June. Back then the teams had played over 60 games. With about 40 more games upnder their belts let’s see if […]
Willie Blows Call On Injured Player Again
Cliff Floyd took himself out of last Saturday’s game due to his sore left Achilles and did not play again until a pinch hitting appearance on Tuesday. Before Tuesday’s game manager Willie Randolph had been asked if Floyd was available to play and he said yes explaining that the injury was not of DL severity. […]
Lo Duca is a Gambling Man
In the shadow of the revelation of divorce proceedings initiated by his wife Paul Lo Duca is also facing allegations that he has a gambling problem.
Ledee Comes Back to New York
The Mets picked up outfielder Ricky Ledee off waivers from the Dodgers yesterday. Ledee, who came up with the Yankees, will add some depth in the outfield and a lefty bat from the bench. This is an excellent move. With Xavier Nady gone to the Pirates and Cliff Floyd‘s sore left Achilles the Mets have […]
Lo Duca Divorcing
The other day Mets catcher Paul Lo Duca announced that he would not speak to the media for the rest of the season. This came as some surprise as Lo Duca had been very forthcoming with the media since coming to the Mets this past winter. When asked why he made this decision Lo Duca […]
Floyd Retiring?
According to an article by Don Burke in the Star Ledger Mets left fielder Cliff Floyd could be considering retirement after this season. The sore left Achilles’ tendon that caused him to leave Saturday’s game in the first inning is inflamed and has some fluid in it. The Achilles’ has apparently been bothering him all […]
Paul Lo Duca: International Man of Mystery
Paul Lo Duca told reporters on Friday that he will no longer speak to the media this season. This came as a surprise as Lo Duca had always made himself available to the media for comment. When asked why he was giving reporters the cold shoulder Lo Duca would only say “You’ll find out tomorrow”. […]
Wright Not Going Anywhere Either
The Mets announced that they have signed David Wright to a contract extension that will keep him with the team at least through the 2012 season with a club option for the 2013 season. This insures that the left side of the infield featuring Wright and Jose Reyes will be in Flushing together through the […]
Reyes Not Going Anywhere
Get used to seeing Jose Reyes in a Mets uniform. The star shortstop signed an extension that will keep him in Flushing at least through the 2010 season with a club option for 2011. Congratulation, Jose.
