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    Fernando Tatis’ New Nickname

    I’ve been calling Fernando Martinez “Six-Four-Three” since the middle of last season.  I even dedicated a t shirt to him which you can find here. After last night, I’m changing his nickname to Fernando “La Cabra” Tatis. Tatis’ boneheaded base running mistake cost Mets fans...

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  • The New York Mets in September: Figueroa Fails and Murphy Shines

    The New York Mets in September: Figueroa Fails and Murphy Shines

    For New York Mets pitcher Nelson Figueroa, the season can’t end fast enough. In his last start in August, Figueroa had one of the best outings of his career when he threw eight innings of one run ball while striking out ten.  Speculations were made...

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  • Nelson Figueroa: A Long Term Solution?

    Nelson Figueroa: A Long Term Solution?

    Nelson Figueroa’s welcome back to the Majors the beginning of this month was not a success in any way, shape, or form.  He lasted an inning and two thirds, giving up ten hits, six earned runs, and three homers. He was immediately designated to the...

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  • New Disgruntled Mets Fans Everywhere As Mets Blow 2nd Straight

    New Disgruntled Mets Fans Everywhere As Mets Blow 2nd Straight

    The Mets blew their second consecutive lead last night, losing to the Phillies again in extra innings.  This time it was avid steroid denier (cue skeptical staring) Raul Ibanez who did the damage with a three run home run in the top of the 10th...

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  • We win two in a row… That’s called a winning streak.

    We win two in a row… That’s called a winning streak.

    Sure 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...

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