Archives for: March 2009
Remember Shea

Shea Stadium was built to house the Mets when the franchise started, and now the Mets are looking to have a fresh start in Citi Field.  Some people may have hated Shea, but it was one of my favorite places to watch a game.  There were no bad seats in the entire place and it had the feel of a [...]

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Chris Paul is sick!

I’m sure you all saw this the other night.  But we wanted to capture it here.  Chris Paul is sick with this dribble between Jason Terry’s legs!

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Thursday’s Mets Player Spotlight: K-Rod

This is the start of what will become a Thursday ritual.  I will spotlight one Mets MLB player every Thursday starting today.  How can I not start this ritual without the biggest offseason acquisition the Mets made this season?  I am very close to saying the most vital acquisition we have made this decade and will explain as we go [...]

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Citi Breathes a Sigh of Relief

After a 46 pitch bullpen session today, Johan told reporters that he is eyeing Opening Day.  He felt no pain and it’s his goal to pitch that first game. As a Mets fan I don’t know if I should be excited or nervous.  We all look back and see Mo Vaughn, Robbie Alomar, and all the other big ticket superstars [...]

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Pedro being Manny

According the Daily News, Pedro Martinez will not sign a contract based on mostly incentives.  Why should any team take a big, guaranteed risk on Pedro.  I mean, yes, he was great at bringing baseball excitement back to the Mets after his great days in Boston, but baseball contracts are what have you done for me lately.  He had an over 5 [...]

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2009 Mets Fantasy Projections

Last year the Mets may not have even made the playoffs, but they probably had the best fantasy core in the league.  Adding the #1 closer from last year and losing no one else things aren’t going to change in Mets fantasy world this year.  David Wright, Jose Reyes, and Johan all project to be top 15 picks.  Beltran should [...]

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The Mets Leadoff Debate

Who should be the Mets leadoff hitter this year…Luis Castillo or Jose Reyes??? Luis Castillo- Luis is looking to revive his career, not to mention ward off the boo birds that he was getting all of last season.  When he played for the Marlins he was one of the best leadoff men in the game and still has the ability to [...]

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