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Cyrano de Wilpon
Cyrano de Wilpon
metstradamus.blogspot.com — (Our story begins with Matt Holliday returning to his crib after beers with the fellas ...) MH: Don't forget, McGwire's the designated driver tonight. See you later, party animals. OM: Hello Mr. Holliday. MH: Oh! You're here. Well, talk. I will ... (more) Cyrano de Wilpon
Dream On
Lance Berkman has gotta stop eating Thai food right before he goes to bed. From Astros beat guy Brian McTaggart's Twitter , via Mets Fever : Lance Berkman just told me: "Last night I had a dream I got traded to the Mets." He didn't say who the Astros got in return. Funny, last night Lance had ...
BallHype: hype it up!

If You Can't Beat Him, Throw Money At Him
I'm not sure how I feel about the Mets' interest in Jo-El Pineiro . It's human nature to take note of a pitcher's success against you, and eliminate three losses a year by signing him to a long term deal. I mean, on the one hand ... he's been unhittable against the Mets. On the other hand, so ...
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Benny Agbayani: A You Tube Retrospective
Benny Agbayani: A You Tube Retrospective
metstradamus.blogspot.com — With news that Benny Agbayani has finally retired after a long career in Japan, let's look at his most memorable moment as a Met (modified with video game footage because heaven forbid Bud Selig allow old baseball clips to be seen on You Tube:  ... (more) Benny Agbayani: A You Tube Retrospective
First Response, Or First Tease?
You have to assume that any rumor that involves dumping Luis Castillo's contract is probably too good to be true. Look, my past man crush on Castillo is well documented . And he deserves a world of credit for bouncing back not once (from 2008), but twice (from the pop-up). But it's also well ...
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Xavier Nady Stole My Couch
Xavier Nady Stole My Couch
metstradamus.blogspot.com — Metstradamus comes home from work after a long day of dealing with hoards of Yankee fans using mass transit to travel to and from their victory parade, and finds a surprise waiting for him. X: Hey, man. MD: Who are you and what are you doing in my ... (more) Xavier Nady Stole My Couch
J.J., Not So Dynamite, Seeks 2010 Spinoff
"All I kept on hearing in the streets of New York when you go get bagels in the morning was, 'Omar, please address the bullpen.' Well, to all you Mets fans, we've addressed the bullpen." -Omar Minaya 12/11/2008 The only thing missing from that speech was a parachute and an aircraft carrier. ...
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A Step Behind
metstradamus.blogspot.com — All right, so we're mere hours into the off-season, so let's kick it off by being impatient. It's so "New York Cliche" to be impatient, but I'm embracing it. How can I help it? Already we've heard that the Mets are scared off by Aroldis Chapman's ... (more) A Step Behind
And The Scarlet Number 2000 Fades Away
And The Scarlet Number 2000 Fades Away
metstradamus.blogspot.com — For nine years, I've had the indignity of having witnessed the last Yankees world championship in person. Now, I don't have to say that anymore. So I suppose that's a good thing (along with Shane Victorino being the final out ... I'll take what I ... (more) And The Scarlet Number 2000 Fades Away
Here's Where I Jump Off
Here's Where I Jump Off
metstradamus.blogspot.com — You wanted hell? You got holy hell instead. Big Apple women may soon be able to take a ride on Derek Jeter -- the bridge, that is. Bronx leaders have proposed naming the soon-to-be-built East 153rd Street bridge for the Yankee shortstop. "There ... (more) Here's Where I Jump Off
Mutiny For Dummies
Mutiny For Dummies
metstradamus.blogspot.com — I'd love to play Stratego against the Wilpons ... they'd turn all their pieces facing me to start the game. Not enough that they're bringing in former Diamondback Chip Hale to coach third base, but they're also talking to former Diamondback Bob ... (more) Mutiny For Dummies
Satan's Series
Satan's Series
metstradamus.blogspot.com — At midnight on Monday, October 26th, the New York Yankees won the 2009 American League pennant, completing a World Series matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies. Also at midnight on Monday, October 26th, the movie Armageddon was starting on my cable ... (more) Satan's Series
What Have You Learned? Daniel Murphy
What Have You Learned? Daniel Murphy
metstradamus.blogspot.com — What Have You Learned is our very special off-season series that will outline what you've learned, what I've learned, and hopefully what the 2009 Mets have learned about themselves, others, and 2010. Today, in a very special "What Have You Learned", ... (more) What Have You Learned? Daniel Murphy