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Halftime!
This season started in somewhat disjointed fashion for the Mets, who had already suffered through a pair of close-but-not-quite-good-enough finishes the previous two seasons. The prevailing thought was that whatever problems had reared their heads, be it character, bullpen or otherwise, had ...
Apple Malfunctions at Citi Field
Apple Malfunctions at Citi Field
weretheteamtobeat.com — Just about everything has gone wrong this year, and now we can’t even get the Citi Field... apple to work. Apparently the Mets offense has been so bad that it is actually rusty from lack of use. After 8 consecutive games without a HR, the Mets decided to raise the apple during the 7th ... (more) Apple Malfunctions at Citi Field
Clock Strikes Midnight on Manny Acta
Clock Strikes Midnight on Manny Acta
weretheteamtobeat.com — Is this foreshadowing or what?! Just in case you missed it, Washington Nationals manager Ma nny Acta... was fired today and replaced by Bench Coach Jim Riggleman. Well, it’s not like this wasn’t expected. Acta has basically been on the chopping block for some time now. As a ... (more) Clock Strikes Midnight on Manny Acta
New York Mets fans boo rotten Home Run Apple (yes, seriously)
New York Mets fans boo rotten Home Run Apple (yes, seriously)
nj.com — AP Photo/Seth WenigMets fans booed after the Home Run Apple didn't immediately rise after a Fernando Tatis... home run Sunday. NEW YORK -- At one point or another, Mets fans have booed just about everyone over the years: opposing players,... (more) New York Mets fans boo rotten Home Run Apple (yes, ...
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