More Making The Grade
[Jul. 21, 2007] Shari Forst grades some of the guys on their performances since they have been Mets. Who's great, who's good, who's average, and who hasn't fared so well? Read it all, here.
By Shari Forst
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Why Willie Hates On The Kids
[Jul. 20, 2007] As a fan have you ever wondered why Willie Randolph doesn't play the younger kids on the team who are succeeding more? Are you tired of seeing the 'highly' paid players keep slumping? We may have the answer for you with today's lecture by one of our esteemed professors. Take a look inside and tell us what you think.
By Joe Janish
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Carlos "You Can Call Me Shirley" Beltran At The Bat
[Jul. 19, 2007] Sure, the talent is obvious. But Carlos, where is the fire? Where is the passion? Deb McIver wants to know how the $118 million man is now called "Shirley" in the forums and no one bats an eyelash.
By Deb McIver
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Out With The OLD, In With The Marlon
[Jul. 19, 2007] Prof. Tom Starita expresses his joy at the release of Julio Franco, and talks about Marlon Anderson and the potential bench for the rest of the season and the playoffs.
By Tom "Mr Star" Starita
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If He Comes Back, They'll Play Ball
[Jul. 18, 2007] Kevin Collazo wonders, why is this Mets team such an underachieving one? He's seen enough, have you? And what might be the answer? Could it be..... well, read on!
By Kevin Collazo
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The Long, Strange Trip: Tommy G, The Mets And Win #300
[Jul. 18, 2007] As Tommy Glavine approaches the mecca of pitching, Mommy Dean talks about the long, strange trip traveled by Tommy, the Mets, and win #300, just around the corner.
By Deb McIver
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The Fall Guy* *(and I’m Not Referring to a Bad ‘80s TV Show Starring Lee Majors, Either)
[Jul. 17, 2007] Taryn "The Coop" Cooper reflects on Omar Minaya, Willie Randolph, Rick Down, and the what the whole thing might actually mean.
By Taryn "The Coop" Cooper
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Debunking The Trade Deadline Myths
[Jul. 16, 2007] FU's Prof. Matt "The Stat" Himelfarb breaks the trading myths down for us normal folks. He's got a few interesting ideas.....take a look!
By Matt Himelfarb
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From Sparkplug To Hot Dog?
[Jul. 16, 2007] When you think of Jose Reyes what words come to mind? Depending on what team you root for the descriptions of him can vary greatly. Valid opinions, or at times is he just misunderstood.
By Stefi Kaplan
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AL VS NL Rivalry-Where Has The Passion And Desire Gone?
[Jul. 15, 2007] What's wrong with the All-Star game? How do we fix it? Kevin Collazo gives us some insight and ideas.
By Kevin Collazo
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Crossing That Bridge, Now That We've Come To It
[Jul. 15, 2007] FU Mother Dean Deb McIver thinks it's time that Willie decided on his setup guy. In prior years, it has been Aaron Heilman, but Willie seems to have lost confidence in him.
By Deb McIver
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How Much Do I Hate The All Star Game?
[Jul. 14, 2007] Shari Forst, our Saturday regular FU BlogProfessor is not shy about expressing her dislike for the All Star Game. Yes, Billy Wagner gave up a key HR, but at least he didn't do it in a game for the Mets.
By Shari Forst
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Message to Barry: We Don't Care
[Jul. 13, 2007] FU Blogprofessor Joe Janish of Mets Today reminds us the real HR record is held by Sadaharu Oh of 868, so what's the big deal about Bond's breaking Aaron's 755?
By Joe Janish
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Rickey Being Helpful
[Jul. 13, 2007] Well, he is the greatest of all time, isn't he? Isn't that what Rickey Henderson said after he broke Lou Brock's stolen base record? Well now, after replacing Rick Down as Mets hitting coach, Rickey has the chance to prove that notion.
By Metstradamus
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