Competition for exploding bullpens. ONLY $9.99

bmilne posted 8/18/2008 from www.wcbias.com [flag]

The Dodgers may have a decent exploding pen to offer you but don't fooled by their $19.99, you can get a way bigger explosion for half the price in NY. The Mets relief pitchers apparently are no longer even trying to get people out, they just try to make the best and biggest explosion for your viewing pleasure. Here is there most recent effort against the Pitt. Pirates: Pittsburgh ... [link]

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Shea Stadium home plate headed for orbit

Hot Foot found this 8/18/2008 on www.nydailynews.com

Months after a Bomber-loving astronaut carried some dirt from Yankee Stadium into orbit, a Mets fan has upped the ante and will take a home plate from Shea into space this October.

Tied in the West, Tied in the East

bmilne posted 8/18/2008 from www.wcbias.com

Another day another exciting 9th inning at the Ravine . Powered by jacks from some guy named Manny and Andre Ethier, plus a clutch two-out, two-run double by Jeff Kent the Dodgers erased an early deficit and set the stage for Nomar’s walk-off number. Apparently the Mets aren’t the only NL East club with Exploding Bullpen Syndrome . And again (I swear this will be the last time I bring this ...

Mets streaking, Phils reeling, September beckons

newyorkmetsdaily posted 8/18/2008 from newyorkmetsdaily.com

One week ago to the day, the New York Mets were two games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the National League East lead. The Mets didn’t help themselves either, blowing a 5-1 lead against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Shea Stadium.

Moss hurt as Pirates' offense limps to 4-0 loss

Projo Sox Blog found this 8/18/2008 on www.post-gazette.com

Game: Pirates vs. New York Mets, 12:35 p.m., PNC Park. TV/Radio: WPGB-FM (104.7). Pitching: LHP Paul Maholm (8-7, 3.69) vs. RHP John Maine (10-7, 3.97). Key matchup: New York's two big left-handed bats, Carlos Delgado and Carlos Beltran, are a ...

Mets vs. Pirates - Recap - August 17, 2008

The Hardball Times found this 8/18/2008 on sports.espn.go.com

Johan saves the bullpen, goes the distance to blank Bucs PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Johan Santana 's goal was to give the struggling New York Mets bullpen a break. Turned out, those relievers got the entire day off. Santana pitched a three-hitter for his ...

Pirates' Moss Leaves With Ankle Injury
Pirates outfielder Brandon Moss leaves Pittsburgh's game against the Mets after twisting his left ankle while batting against New York ace Johan Santana.

Mets, Santana shut down Pirates
He pitches a three-hitter for a 4-0 shutout, and gets home run support from Schneider and Beltran. > * New York 4, at Pittsburgh 0: Johan Santana (11-7) threw a three-hitter for ...

Santana's 3-hitter gets Mets past Bucs (AP)
Johan Santana's goal was to give the struggling New York Mets bullpen a break. Turned out, those relievers got the entire day off. Santana pitched a three-hitter for his fifth career shutout and the streaking Mets got home runs from Brian ...

Santana throws complete game, Mets at 6 in row
PITTSBURGH - On a perfect, sunny day at PNC Park, the Mets got exactly what they wanted from Johan Santana. And we don't just mean the three-hit shutout he threw against the Pirates in a 4-0 win.

Aces up: Three top NL pitchers get job done
Johan Santana was looking to give the Mets' bumbling bullpen a break. Houston's Roy Oswalt was matched up against Randy Johnson. Cole Hamels was just trying to keep the Phillies close in the NL East.