Connor O'Brien

Author's details

Name: Connor O'Brien
Date registered: 3/26/2012-9:39pm
URL: http://www.upalongfirst.com

Biography

I am a 15 year-old Mets fan. I have loved the Mets with passion since I was little and will until the day I die. I am an aspiring sports journalist with dreams of covering the Mets one day. Favorite Mets moment (at ballpark): September 27, 2008- Watching Johan Santana throw a three-hit shutout to pull the Mets even in the Wild Card race in the second to last game of the season.

Latest posts

  1. Will The Mets Be Able To Lock Up Matt Harvey Early? — 3/9/2013-9:00am
  2. Is Collin Cowgill The Solution At The Leadoff Spot? — 3/4/2013-7:00am
  3. Mets Avoiding Valverde, And For Good Reason — 2/18/2013-8:00am
  4. Three File For Arbitration, Mets Balk On Hairston Deal, Other News And Notes — 1/15/2013-10:10pm
  5. How Good is Daniel Murphy? — 1/12/2013-11:33pm

Most commented posts

  1. Is Collin Cowgill The Solution At The Leadoff Spot? — 132 comments
  2. Mets Planning Reyes Video Tribute, Going a Little Too Far — 63 comments
  3. Mets Avoiding Valverde, And For Good Reason — 57 comments
  4. Reds 6, Mets 1: Leake Shuts Down Mets, Dickey Rocked — 56 comments
  5. The Time Has Come to Give David an Extension — 56 comments

Author's posts listings

Sep 09

Sunday Shots: Strasburg Shutdown Edition

This week’s question to the RDMB staff: What’s your take on the shutdown of Stephen Strasburg? Kingman26: I am very proud of the Mets for taking a page from the Nats’ book and shutting down their offense for the year so it will be well-rested for 2013. wmays600: Silly and dumb, they have a chance …

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Sep 03

Series Preview: Surging Mets Head To St. Louis

Today at 2:15 ET, the Mets begin a three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals in  The Cardinals are currently 72-62, in second place in NL Central and currently leading the race for the second wild card spot by a half game over the Dodgers. The Cardinals have one of the most dangerous offenses in baseball. …

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Sep 01

Mets 5, Marlins 3: Seizing The Opportunity

Final Score: Mets 5, Marlins 3 Player of the Game: Kelly Shoppach- 1-for-1, 2 RBI Goat of the Game: eh, who cares? Tonight’s game was all about the little things. It was a tight one. Jeremy Hefner was solid and Josh Johnson was dominant for the Marlins. The little things were going to determine this game. But we’ll get to that in …

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Aug 31

Series Preview: Mets Head To Miami For Three

Tonight at 7:10, the Mets begin a three-game series with the Marlins in Miami. The Marlins have failed to live up to expectations and are currently in last place in the National League East. After spending big money this offseason, they couldn’t put together a big run, and were forced to trade away some of …

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Aug 31

Ike Davis Charity Event Coming Up Soon

Ike Davis’ charity event for pediatric cancer research is coming up fast. It’s coming up in less than two weeks, and they still have tickets to be sold. September 9. If you’re available, buy a ticket. The money will go to a great cause and you can have a great time with Ike Davis and …

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Aug 28

Series Preview: The Battle For Third Place Continues In Philadelphia

The Mets begin a three-game series with the Phillies tonight at 7:05. The Phillies have been playing much, much better of late. They have won seven of their last ten and are 15-10 this month. They traded away Shane Victorino, Hunter Pence, and Joe Blanton, but have actually played better recently. The offense hasn’t been spectacular since  they …

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Aug 24

Series Preview: Mets Play Three With League-Worst Astros

Tonight at 7:10, the Mets begin a three-game series with the Astros at Citi Field. The Astros have been the worst team in baseball this season. They are 39-86, nine games worse than the Cubs, who have the second-worst record in the league. Overall, they aren’t very good at anything. Their starting pitching, bullpen, and …

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Aug 20

Series Preview: Mets Head Home For Series With Rockies

Tonight at 7:10, the Mets begin a four-game series with the Rockies at Citi Field. The Rockies come into this series with a 46-73 record, leaving them with the second worst record in baseball. Despite a roster that includes Carlos Gonzalez, Todd Helton, and Troy Tulowitzki, they have been awful all year. However, the offense hasn’t been the …

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Aug 19

Sunday Shots: Johan Santana’s Health And Future

This week’s question: August 19, 2013 – one year from today – will Johan Santana be a Met? Also, what’s your opinion on what’s going on with him right now? Daniel Stein-Sayles: I’m almost certain that Johan Santana will be on the Mets this time next year because his $25 Million dollar contract. What is …

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Aug 18

Mets 2, Nationals 0: Wait, Aren’t We Supposed To Be The Ones Getting Shutout?

Final Score: Mets 2, Nationals 0 Player of the Game: Jonathon Niese -7.1 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K, 109 p. (72 strikes) Goat of the Game: Andres Torres- 0-for-3, 3 K Finally, something to cheer about! Last night’s loss to the Nationals was about as bad as it could get. Johan Santana looked like he was hurt …

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