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Archive for April, 2009
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Stealing home…
Posted on April 27, 2009 | 2 CommentsWith all the talk about The Jackie Robinson Rotunda at Citi Field during the time around the Home Opener this season, I heard it mentioned a bunch of times that Jackie Robinson stole home 19 times in his career. Seeing as how stealing home doesn’t... -
Some interesting news…
Posted on April 27, 2009 | 1 CommentJerry Manuel said Friday, that he wants to give the starters, save for Johan Santana another start before he makes any decisions about shuffling the rotation. That second look will end with Livan Hernandez on Tuesday against the Marlins. Based on what the Mets saw... -
Vintage Oliver Perez…
Posted on April 27, 2009 | No CommentsI made the choice today to go to a 3 year old’s birthday party instead of using my ticket to the Mets game. One of the problems with buying a season ticket package is that you get a Nationals game or two. Turns out, I... -
“Ollie’s Follies?”
Posted on April 26, 2009 | No CommentsThis has no characteristics of a big game. It’s April, it’s against the worst team in baseball. Truth is, a win today, would bring us back to .500. First place Florida rolls into town tomorrow. A win today coupled with a Florida loss brings us... -
We win two in a row… That’s called a winning streak.
Posted on April 25, 2009 | No CommentsSure it’s against the worst team in baseball. If they play defense all season the way they played defense today, it might be a historically bad team. Under 4o wins is not out of the question at all. That’s why it’s easy to be skeptical... -
Johan + Nationals = Hope
Posted on April 25, 2009 | No CommentsJohan Santana put in a typical Johan Santana start last night. He came out throwing strikes. 78 of his 104 pitches were strikes actually. Something the rest of the Mets starters will hopefully take note of. He struck out 10 over 6 innings, giving up...