Archive for January, 2008
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2008In a country with sports venues with names like Jobing.com Arena and Monster Park, and with telecommunication and financial company mergers causing venues to change names seemingly every year, New Yorkers lucked out when it was announced that Citigroup was paying $20 million a year over 20 years for naming rights to the Mets new […]
Santana Front: “Nothing’s Going on Right Now”
Sunday, January 13th, 2008According to the Daily News,
The Mets are pursuing a trade for Minnesota ace Johan Santana and “maybe this week something will heat up,” the official said. “Nothing’s going on right now.”
I expect the Santana talks to be over with in the next 2-3 weeks. I don’t think the Twins are going to want to […]
MLB Implements Mitchell’s Recommendations
Monday, January 7th, 2008Major League Baseball has begun acting on the recommendations presented by Senator Mitchell with new clubhouse security measures aimed at preventing the use of performance enhancing drugs. Amongst the new rules, clubs will be required to maintain a log of all packages sent to Major League ballparks and most importantly, overnight notice to Clubs […]
No Top Hat for the Home Run Apple at Citi
Monday, January 7th, 2008There will be a Home Run Apple at Citi Field, but unlike the one at Shea, it won’t reside in a top hat.
It has been known since the Citi Field plans were released that the new park would have an apple in the batters eye area, but the Mets have been vague about their plans, […]
The Truth.
Saturday, January 5th, 2008Just a link, no additional comment needed.
Gary Hucakabay: Utterly F**cking Ridiculous
Be sure to check out Dan M’s newest Citifield pictures below.
Citi Field Update 1/5/08
Saturday, January 5th, 2008Here is the first of many Citi Field updates for 2008. The latest pictures can be found on the Refugees forum and Webshots.
In the Jackie Robinson rotunda, both staircases are now completely installed, and enclosure work continues, with more steel beams waiting to be installed.
Not far from the rotunda, near the former subway ramp, piles have been […]
Pagan Comes Home
Saturday, January 5th, 2008According to Mets.com, the Mets have reacquired outfielder Angel Pagan for outfielder Corey Coles and pitcher Ryan Meyers.
Pagan gives the Mets extra outfield depth, and a player with options in case the Mets need to move a player to AAA.
Clemens, Pettitte invited to Congressional Hearing
Friday, January 4th, 2008Let’s hear it for grandstanding! This is going to get very interesting…
Oversight Committee to Invite Major League Players to Testify on the Mitchell Report
WASHINGTON, DC — The House Oversight Committee announced today it will hold a hearing on Wednesday, January 16, 2008, to obtain additional information about the Report to the Commissioner of Baseball […]
Happy New Year!
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008Happy New Year from Mets Refugees!
We hope your 2008 is filled with health, happiness, and of course, a Mets championship during the final season at Shea Stadium.