When the Circus Comes to Town (Again): Phils-Mets Game 1

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 When the Circus Comes to Town (Again): Phils-Mets Game 1
The date many Phillies fans have had circled on their calendars has arrived—the Mets and their jorted masses are here to invade Citizens Bank Park once again. We all know the epic fiasco that is the current Mets team, but as much as it pains me to say this... they're still within striking distance and nowhere near ready to call it a season at the halfway point. However, although this will be ... [link]

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Maybe This Weight Was A Gift...
Published 7/7/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Mets2Moon) at The Ballclub
... The real attraction when these two teams meet, however, is the fabled warring factions. Although I didn't see any major fistfights breaking out in the stands, it's always interesting to hop over to The 700 Level and see what the good folks there have to say. Mmhmm, Example A, ...

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