2014 Mets Season Preview: Jenrry Mejia
Jenrry Mejia made just five starts in 2013 but he managed to dazzle Mets fans in that short period of time. Can the former top prospect stay on the field enough this year to develop into a valuable...
View ArticleMets Stat Of The Day: Stephen Drew's 2013 season in Mets history
Stephen Drew didn't have a spectacular season with the Red Sox in 2013. But you would be surprised how high it ranks in the context of Mets history for shortstops.Stephen Drew contributed 3.1 bWAR...
View ArticleRalph Kiner passes away at 91
Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner was known for his power, but spent many years in baseball long after he hung up his cleats.Ralph Kiner, one of the most prolific power hitters of his day, passed away at age...
View ArticleRalph Kiner passes away at age 91
The Hall of Fame slugger and legendary broadcaster passed away earlier today.In very sad news, Hall of Fame outfielder and legendary Mets broadcaster Ralph Kiner passed away earlier today at the age of...
View ArticleThe Ralph Kiner show
The late Ralph Kiner was a Hall of Fame slugger for the Pirates. After that, he was the loopy, joyful, distinctively Ralph-ian voice for every generation of Mets fans.There are many reasons why Gary...
View ArticleHall of Famer and former Indian Ralph Kiner dies at 91
One of baseball's greatest sluggers, Kiner finished his career in 1955, spending his final season with the Indians.Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner has passed away at the age of 91. He died of natural causes...
View ArticleMiami Marlins sign Carlos Marmol to one year, $1.25 million dollar contract
One of the closer-types reportedly coveted by the Mets is off the market.I'm not sure what constitutes a "closer-type" relief pitcher these days. Earlier this week, the Mets were reported to be in...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Going, going, gone goodbye
Your Friday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.Farewell, Ralph KinerLegendary Pirates slugger and Mets broadcaster Ralph Kiner passed away on Thursday at the age of 91. Kiner...
View ArticleBlame Carlos Beltran for this wasted 2006 NLCS newspaper cover
Just add it to the never-ending pile of stuff for Mets fans to be mad at Carlos Beltran for.It's not often you get to see the inner-workings of journalism, but as games are occurring, writers and...
View ArticleIs there hope for the Indians' starting rotation?
A weak defense and an almost-certain drop-off in strikeouts is going to be tough to survive.After five years wandering in the desert, the Indians looked like they might have the start of another...
View ArticleStephen Drew free agency: Shortstop seeking opt-out clause after first year
Scott Boras appears to have overplayed his hand on this one. Free agent shortstop, and Scott Boras client, Stephen Drew has been languishing in joblessness for some time now, which might have been a...
View ArticleIn Kiner's Korner
Ralph Kiner passed away at the age of 91 on Thursday. More than a broadcaster for the New York Mets, he was one of the greatest power hitters in baseball history.Whether facing a camera, microphone, a...
View ArticleThe timeless Ralph Kiner
Ralph Kiner didn't just turn back the clock. He made it seem there was no clock at all.Every Mets fan grew up with Ralph Kiner.Understand: This is a special thing. No other franchise in baseball could...
View Article2014 Mets Season Preview: Daniel Murphy
Can he improve upon his 2013 season?A little over a year ago, MLB Network created a bit of a stir when it included Daniel Murphy among the top ten second basemen in the game. Judging by his 3.0 fWAR,...
View ArticleRalph Kiner's recent appearances on Mets broadcasts
A look back at Ralph Kiner's appearances on Mets broadcasts from 2011-2013.Over the last three seasons, This Week In SNY recapped in pictures and words Ralph Kiner's appearances during Mets broadcasts....
View ArticleMets Stat Of The Day: Is Ralph Kiner the greatest home run hitter?
Over the first eight seasons of his career, Ralph Kiner hit home runs at a faster rate than any other player in baseball history.Of course, Mets fans will remember Ralph Kiner as a lovable broadcaster....
View ArticleTop 10 Mets Pitching Performances, #7: Teen Dr. K Operates on Cubs
Dwight Gooden came to Queens with a flourish—racking up hundreds of strikeouts at the ripe age of 19. His best game in his rookie campaign in 1984 was a September start against the eventual division...
View ArticleFrancisco Rodriguez signs one-year deal with Brewers
The former Mets relief pitcher will return to Milwaukee again this year.The Mets and Francisco Rodriguez won't reunite any time soon, as the 32-year-old relief pitcher has signed a one-year, $3.25...
View ArticleForty Minutes with Ralph Kiner
In the summer of 2009, I met Ralph Kiner. It is still, to this day, one of the most humbling experiences of my life.Yesterday baseball lost a great baseball player and a great man. Ralph Kiner, Hall of...
View ArticleFan Foils By The Numbers: Todd Hundley
Todd Hundley seems like a natural for the second installment of Fan Foils.You know who's a fan of Milton Bradley? Todd Hundley. The former catcher was one of the most disliked Cubs of recent...
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