Today in Mets History: Keith hammers Cubs.
Keith Hernandez wasn’t much of a home run hitter, but on this date in 1987, he went deep twice as the Mets pummeled the Chicago Cubs, 13-2, at Wrigley Field. HERNANDEZ: So smooooth. The game also...
View ArticleNew Parameters For Hall Of Fame Voting?
The outcome of today’s Hall of Fame voting could have far reaching ramifications as to future induction parameters. I voted for both Mike Piazza and Jeff Bagwell, both with good but not overwhelming...
View ArticleChipper Jones Rejects Yankees
I was very glad to see Chipper Jones reject the Yankees’ overtures for a comeback. It’s not that I wouldn’t want to see Jones have a change of heart, but not with the Yankees … not with anybody else...
View ArticleLooking At The Pennant Races Heading Into Second Half
By rights the most intriguing storyline of the second half should be the pennant races, as that is the essence of the sport. No matter how hard Major League Baseball tries to screw up the integrity of...
View ArticleNo Question, Alderson Blew It With Turner
There have been numerous personnel mistakes made by Mets GM Sandy Alderson, and at the top includes the decision to cast away Justin Turner after the 2013 season in which he hit .280 with a .319...
View ArticleUtley Not In Lineup; Rollins Playing
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly cited “baseball reasons,” for not starting Chase Utley in Game 3 tonight against Matt Harvey. However, Jimmy Rollins will start at shortstop. Mattingly said...
View ArticleCollins Needs To Be Extended
Terry Collins‘ post NLDS handshake with Dodgers manager Don Mattingly was great to see. It was a great example of sportsmanship, especially after a tense, hard-fought series in which one of Collins’...
View ArticleThree Mets’ Storylines: Marlins Won Emotional Battle From Start
Unquestionably, the Miami Marlins played – and won – the emotional card Monday night in beating the Mets. The pre-game ceremonies honoring Jose Fernandez were touching and emotional; not a dry eye in...
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