Video: Terry Collins On 2014, Murphy, Lagares, More…
Here is the video I shot of Terry Collins, who held his last pre-game presser of the 2013 season a short while ago. “We’ve been talking about 2014 for two years now…talk is pretty much over, it’s time...
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This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: Songs That Best Describe The ’13 Season
It has been officially a week since the 2013 Mets campaign has ended – even though we pretty much knew that it was over just before the All Star Break. We saw some good baseball amidst the very bad ....
View ArticleThis Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: The Todd Pratt Goes Boom Edition!
A lot of things can happen in 14 years. Children are born, people die, presidents are elected, and fads come and go. (Remember the Macarena?) But I can’t believe it was 14 years ago today that one of...
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This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: Root For The Mole, Not The Cardinals Edition
Before the post season started, a few people asked me which two teams I predicted would meet in the World Series. I calmly responded that I hoped it would come down to the Pirates and the Athletics....
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This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: Hope For The Best, But Expect The Worst...
I have been a Mets fan since my birth 41 years ago, and in that time I have seen more than a handful of highs – and more than my share of lows. I have lived through Frank Taveras and Alex Trevino, Bob...
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This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: Five More Promotional Days I Want To See
Earlier in the day yesterday among all the speculation and the harsh reality that ensued after a few cryptic quotes from Mets C.O.O, Jeff Wilpon, the Mets revealed that no they were not about to...
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This Day In Mets Infamy with Rusty: 5 Songs That Describes Mets Hot Stove So Far
Ah it’s that time of year again… A time for new beginnings, a time for change, and for most it is a time for optimism. Yes, it’s time for that kooky year end ritual otherwise known as the Hot Stove...
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This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: May The Farce Be With You
A long long time ago, in a stadium directly across from Citi Field was a place where fans were born and memories were created. That was before the dark times – BEFORE THE MADOFF… It is funny when you...
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This Day In Mets Infamy: “When Is The Right Time To Panic” Edition
Well I don’t know about you but all that hot stove action yesterday gave me a serious case of whiplash as well as extreme nausea . It is not out of the ordinary for many deals – whether it is trades...
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This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: Random Thoughts On Granderson
When the news broke late Friday morning that the Mets had finally came to an agreement with outfielder, Curtis Granderson I admit I did the proverbial “happy dance” while driving in my car. Yes...
View ArticleListen To Me And Joe D. On The “Shouts From Shea” Podcast Tonight
Our very special guest will be MMO’s very own Joe D, guru of this blog. We will talk about the latest Mets rumors, the Curtis Granderson deal, the Bartolo Colon signing as well as a healthy dose of...
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This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: The Possible Granderson Calls Edition
Yes I know Opening Day is about three months away yet I found myself daydreaming during the Curtis Granderson introductory press conference yesterday. Who/what could I be daydreaming about you may...
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This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: Random Thoughts On Bartolo Colon
Last night as I was getting comfortable on my couch, I was scanning the twitterverse and lo and behold what breaking news did I see but the unofficial announcement that the Mets had signed veteran...
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This Day In Mets Infamy: Shouts From Shea Interview With Joe DeMayo
On this past Wednesday’s edition of the “Shouts From Shea” podcast featuring Stephen Keane from “The Kranepool Society” and myself we had Mets prospect expert, Joe DeMayo of PSL To Flushing, on to...
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This Day In Mets Infamy: My Brush With Ralph Kiner
Yesterday another piece of my childhood faded away. While I was at work I received a email from the Mets announcing the passing of Hall Of Fame ballplayer and original Mets announcer, Ralph Kiner. At...
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This Day In Mets Infamy: The “Goodbye, Jim Fregosi” Edition
Early this morning Jim Fregosi, a six time All Star infielder who went on to have a long and successful managerial career died at the age of 71 after suffering a series of strokes. As a member of the...
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This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: Random Thoughts Edition
So here we stand a week from opening day and there are still as many questions as there are answers. Who’s on first? Will Ruben Tejada be the starting shortstop come March 31st – or will the solution...
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This Day In Mets Infamy: Boo Birds Please Stay Home Tomorrow
Tomorrow at 1:10 p.m a new season will start for the New York Mets. The new Mayor of New York City, Bill DiBlasio is set to throw out the first pitch. The National Anthem will be sung by local a...
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This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: Farewell Farnsworth Edition
Here are some quotes from one time Mets middle reliever/closer/scrapheap pickup Kyle Farnsworth as reported by Mark Puma of the New York Post after learning of his release: “I am very bitter right...
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This Day In Mets Infamy: Random Thoughts From Yesterday’s Doubleheader
Yesterday had all the trappings of being a great day at the ballpark at Citi Field. The sun was out warming the many fans that came to celebrate the recently reinstated Banner Day. Mets Rookie phenom,...
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