Today in Mets History: Sign of things to come in 1969.
SWOBODA: One of the Amazins. There were signs prior to their showdown series against the Cubs that 1969 had the potential to be a breakout, if not special season. The Mets always had their troubles...
View ArticleSummer of 1973; The Forgotten Championship – Tom Seaver Against Bob Gibson
In today’s installment of “The Summer of 1973; The Forgotten Championship,’’ I chose a game from the month of April and will analyze it through the box score. My pick is the fourth game of the season,...
View ArticleMets Encouraged By Ike Davis Since Return; Worried About Shaun Marcum
The New York Mets should be very encouraged from what they’ve seen in the two games since Ike Davis was promoted. Personally, I think more Saturday than the three hits Friday. Little League coaches are...
View ArticleMets’ Legend Ralph Kiner Remembered
This one hurts. Not just the New York Mets and their fans, but all Major League Baseball, lost a legend today with the passing of Ralph Kiner in his California home with his family by his side. Kiner...
View ArticleToday In Mets History: Seaver Wins Behind Kingman, Torre
On this date in 1975, backed by Dave Kingman’s first homer as a Met and Joe Torre’s RBI single, Tom Seaver out-dueled Steve Carlton to defeat Philadelphia, 2-1, on Opening Day at Shea Stadium. SEAVER:...
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