Archive for October, 2007
« Previous EntriesMets Refugees a part of Citi Field
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007As the regulars at our forum know, a number of Refugees chipped in recently to buy a brick for the Citi Field Fanwalk, where personalized bricks will surround the Jackie Robinson Rotunda.
A ”Certificate of Ownership” came in the mail today, and as AaronHeilman pointed out on the forum, we have the honor of being brick number 42 outside […]
Daily Links 10/30/07
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007Alex Rodriguez opting out is obviously the big story of the day. A few Mets officially filed for free agency, including Green, Anderson, Lo Duca, and Castillo. They aren’t able to sign with other teams until November 13th, but they are free to talk with other teams, as long as money isn’t discussed. […]
A True Fantasy Team
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007Imagine if you can create a fantasy team of fictional baseball players from some of your favorite baseball movies? Well I’ll save you the trouble and do it for you.
Starting lineup:
1. Willie “Mays” Hayes (Major League)
Leadoff hitter has to be WMH. Played by the great Wesley Snipes, who famously says, “Willie Mays […]
Should We Want A-Rod?
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007We have to consider Alex Rodriguez for the New York Mets, even if briefly. When the best player in baseball is available, every fan base should and will. There’s dozens of factors; let’s break them down into facts and opinions.
#1 – A-Rod makes the team better.
No doubt about it. No matter how you look […]
Discussion of the Day 10/30/07
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007Let the Hot Stove begin…
Over on the forums, the Legend himself, JD, has posted an article from Boston.com which speculates the Orioles may look to trade Miguel Tejada and/or Erik Bedard. Join the discussion here. The article suggests the Orioles may look to trade Bedard because “the Orioles have enough starting pitching and need […]
Mets Refugees Wallpaper
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007The always fantastic untitledproject, who does all the graphic design work for this site, has designed a Mets Refugees wallpaper.
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Breaking: Torre to the Dodgers
Monday, October 29th, 2007According to the Journal News, the Dodgers have decided to fire Grady Little and will name Joe Torre as his replacement. Don Mattingly will follow Torre and become his bench coach.
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2007 Season Over
Sunday, October 28th, 2007Well, it’s been a long year, no need to re-discuss the Mets’ collapse. Congratulations to the Boston Red Sox, they’ve earned it. The Rockies put up a great fight to make it as far as they did as well. Onto what hopefully will be an interesting and entertaining offseason… Go get ‘em […]
Breaking: ARod to Opt Out
Sunday, October 28th, 2007According to Jon Heyman of CNNSI, Scott Boras notified the Yankees today that Alex Rodriguez will be opting out of his contract.
“Alex made the decision today,” Boras said. “I thought we should notify the club.”
The Yankees were preparing an extension to his current contract for either five or six years, believed to be for close […]
Bad Journalism 101
Sunday, October 28th, 2007The Answer is Simple: Alex Rodriguez to the Mets
I’m not going to waste too much time on this one, this is one of the worst pieces of journalism I’ve seen in New York lately, and that’s saying a lot with people like Wallace Matthews writing for a prominent newspaper in the area. I […]