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There is nothing more exciting in baseball than a Jose Reyes triple. He has earned a reputation over the years as a catalyst, spark plug, and major source of energy for the New York Mets. His inclusion in this year' s All-Star Game, along with David Wright, is something fans of the Amazin's needed after last year's injury laden affair. It is  safe ...

Last night's game may have been a glimpse into the Mets' future. And the future looks pretty bright. The Mets pulled off their fourth win in a row (ninth in a row at Citi Field) in dramatic fashion. It took the Mets eleven innings to beat the pesky Padres, 2-1. Mike Pelfrey Gets a No Decision in His Most Impressive Start of the Season Big Pelf gave the Mets nine ...

I started thinking about the Padres, which is a rarity for many people. They give me an impression of this west coast, easy-go-lucky squad, that Tony Gwynn used to play for. I would be willing to bet that most people couldn't name another Padre player other than Adrian Gonzalez. Normally, that's about as far as it goes. I can't remember the last time they struck me as a team that I was ...

Originally posted on Midwestropolitan .  Last night I, along with every other Met fan on the planet, couldn’t believe how perfect it was that the game was called before Jerry Manuel could dig into the bullpen.  Much-needed rest for the over-taxed staff. Tonight’s rainout puts the bullpen in a precarious position.  They will have to play three games in two days. Fortunately, Johan Santana is pitching tomorrow and the ...

Living in the Midwest has its advantages. It is an area that is heavily populated by Cubs fans.  The Cubs are currently the one franchise that is more synonymous with losing in heartbreaking fashion than the New York Mets. If you live in the Big Apple, I’m sure you have little to say when an arrogant, obnoxious Yankee fan starts giving you a hard time about pulling for ...

Originally posted on Midwestropolitan . Quite the weekend of baseball.  I can’t say it was all enjoyable.  Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals leaves me with two major questions.   1.  What is going on with this offense? They could only muster four hits in the series finale against the Cardinals. Jose Reyes gets a pass in my mind.  It is unrealistic to expect him to be able to light up the ...

Originally posted on Midwestropolitan . It’s quite simple. The Cardinals took advantage of the bases loaded with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning.  A non-power hitter, Felipe Lopez, takes Raul Valdes deep for a grand slam. The Mets can’t get the big hit.  Jason Bay, the Mets cleanup hitter signed this past offseason for this very situation, strikes out with runners on third and second and ...

Seven games into the season is a mere second in terms of the marathon that is the baseball season. There are still a number of things that remain to be seen about the 2010 New York Mets. That being said, I can't remember the last time I have seen a pitcher so broken in every aspect of the word. Especially after only two starts.  Plenty of Mets haters and fans alike are ...