GravediggerHebner

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Date registered: 8/11/2010-2:54am

Biography

Mets fan since before the Joe Torre era. Yeah he managed them. Played for them too. In fact, he did both at the same time briefly, but not well.

Latest posts

  1. Mets Add To The 40 Man — 11/19/2010-10:11pm
  2. …and then there were FOUR — 11/16/2010-10:33pm
  3. To Taka Or Not To Taka, That Is The Question — 11/5/2010-12:42pm
  4. Mets clearing roster space for the next generation — 11/4/2010-3:17pm
  5. R.I.P. Sparky Anderson — 11/4/2010-2:03pm

Most commented posts

  1. Post Game: Hessman’s Homer Wins Dickey’s No-Hitter, Sort Of — 102 comments
  2. You Could Make A Case…That The 2011 Mets Shouldn’t Pretend They’ll Contend — 94 comments
  3. 3 Mets Punching Their Tickets Out? — 90 comments
  4. Post Game: Mets Sweep of Pirates Abducted — 63 comments
  5. Wright May Be “The One” But Who Will Be “The Ace?” — 63 comments

Author's posts listings

Oct 18

Wright May Be “The One” But Who Will Be “The Ace?”

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Grave, Mets

by GravediggerHebner

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Fans of change will undoubtedly be excited by the team that takes the field for the Mets on Opening Day in 2011.  Certainly 6 of the 9 players that did so on Opening Day in 2010 will not be present.  C Rod Barajas, 1B Mike Jacobs, SS Alex Cora, CF Gary Matthews Jr. and RF …

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Oct 14

Jon Daniels on 660am WFAN at 3:05pm

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Grave

by GravediggerHebner

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Got nothing for you today so I thought you might be interested to know that Queens native and coveted GM Jon Daniels, currently of the ALCS combatant Texas Rangers, will be on with Mike Francesa this afternoon.  You can listen here. Meanwhile please enjoy this 1986 Keith Hernandez baseball card.

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Oct 12

ESPN Los Angeles reports a 5th Met GM interview scheduled

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Mets

by GravediggerHebner

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According to Tony Jackson of ESPNLosAngeles.com the Mets will interview Los Angeles Dodgers assistant GM Logan White for their vacant GM position.  Allard Baird interviewed on Monday, and it has been reported that Josh Byrnes, Rick Hahn and Sandy Alderson also have interviews with the Mets scheduled this week. White’s MLB.com bio is here. March …

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Oct 07

Gammons suggests Tony LaCava for next Mets GM

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Grave, Mets

by GravediggerHebner

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In his regular weekly appearance on the “Mike’d Up – Francesa on the FAN” radio show on 660-WFAN Peter Gammons was asked by host Mike Francesa which of the “young up-and-coming” GM candidates he would recommend for the Mets.  He did not hesitate in responding “Tony LaCava of the Toronto Blue Jays.” In the interest …

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Oct 06

Manager Rehirings: Do They Work?

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Grave, Mets, Rumors

by GravediggerHebner

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Prompted by a discussion about the Mets potentially rehiring Bobby Valentine as their manager I decided to take a look back at baseball history to see if it could tell us anything about the merit (or lack thereof) of an organization rehiring a former manager.  Hat tip to fellow author Prismo whose comment spurred me …

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Oct 05

Read: Joe Posnanski About Talking Sports

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Grave

by GravediggerHebner

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In case any of you missed it I feel strongly that it’s worth your time to read this Sports Illustrated article, “Bring Back Sports Arguments,” by Joe Posnanski.

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Oct 02

Twitter Tweet: The Penultimate Lineup 10/2/10

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Grave, Mets, Twitter

by GravediggerHebner

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Who’s in charge edition – Mets lineup: Pagan 8, Feliciano 9, Wright 5, Davis 3, Duda 7, Arias 4, Thole 2, Tejada 6, Valdesless than a minute ago via ÜberTwitterSteve PopperStevePopper

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Oct 01

Post Game: Schwing! and a Misch

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Grave, Mets, Post Game Wrap

by GravediggerHebner

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New York Mets starting pitcher Pat Misch set a career high for strikeouts in a game recording 10 in 8 innings.  First baseman Ike Davis gave Misch and the Mets a 1-0 lead in the 4th inning with one Schwing! of the bat when he launched the 19th home run of his rookie season off …

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Sep 28

Post Game: Ruben Stud, err

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Grave, Mets, Post Game Wrap

by GravediggerHebner

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Ruben Tejada hit a walk-off 2-run double, his 2nd double of the game, in the bottom of the 9th off of Milwaukee Brewers closer John Axford to give the New York Mets a 4-3 victory at Citi Field.  It was the Mets 1st victory of the season when trailing after 8 innings.  Nothing else really …

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Sep 25

Post Game: Mets Pinch Duda All Over Phils Magic Number

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Grave, Mets, Post Game Wrap

by GravediggerHebner

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New York Mets starter Dillon Gee fell behind early giving up a 1st inning 2-run homer to Philadelphia Phillies slugging 1st baseman Ryan Howard.  But that was all he and the Mets bullpen would surrender tonight and the Mets mounted a rare late comeback, when combined with the Atlanta Braves win today, to keep the …

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