Tag Archive: Jeff Wilpon

May 16

Citi Field To Host The 2013 All-Star Game

It took 48 years but hey better late than never ! From our friends in the Media Relations Department:   NEW YORK, NY – The New York Mets have been awarded Major League Baseball’s 2013 All-Star Game and will host the 84th Midsummer Classic at Citi Field, Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced today …

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Mar 27

The Kid’s Family To Throw Out Opening Day First Pitch

From our friends in the Mets Media Relations Department. FLUSHING, N.Y., March 26, 2012 – The New York Mets will honor the memory of Gary Carter on Opening Day, Thursday, April 5 at Citi Field with his family participating in a special pre-game ceremony prior to the season’s opener against the Atlanta Braves at 1:10 …

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Mar 20

This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: The ” I’m Not Devastated – But Disappointed” Edition 03-20-12

I have to admit that I was taken by surprise by the joint announcement made by Mets owners, Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz and trustee for the victims of Bernie Madoff, Irving Picard. It was just before 10 0′clock yesterday morning when it was revealed that a settlement was reached, and Mets ownership was liable …

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Feb 25

This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: The “Can’t Take The Heat” Edition 02-25-12

I am sorry that I am a little bit late to the party on the debate of the Mets brass chartering a helicopter flight from Port St Lucie to see the Knicks/Heat game on Wednesday. First off let me stress that I am not a supporter of the current Mets ownership, but with that said …

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Jan 18

This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: The ” Would It Surprise You If ?” Edition 01-18-12

I along with almost every other blogger, columnist and prognosticator have been rather underwhelmed with the current state of the Mets. Payroll has been trimmed from 140 million dollars to the current 90 odd million dollars. Fans are disillusioned with an ownership group that appears to place their own survival in front of fielding a …

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Jan 13

Invest 20 million dollars in the Mets- receive special benefits!

recieve special bef If you have 20 million just burning a hole in you large pocket, why not throw a little at your favorite team.  Not only can they use the money, but they will also throw you a couple of small benefits. So I thought of a couple and I would like any of …

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Nov 15

This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: The ” Is The Alderson Honeymoon Over ?” Edition 11-15-11

There is something in the air . I can feel it. I can smell it. I can taste it, and whatever it is it’s not good. Ever since Dino Costa of Sirius/XM erroneously claimed that the Miami Marlins were just a physical and a pen stroke away from signing Jose Reyes, I have sensed that …

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Nov 02

This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: The ” There Will Be Life After Reyes” Edition 11-02-11

What I am about to write will upset most Mets fans – my wife especially.  I say that there is a 95 percent chance Jose Reyes does not re-sign with the Mets ! I am sorry but we fans have to brace ourselves for what seems to be the inevitable truth. Am I happy with …

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May 12

The Wall Street Journal Bashes Picard

Our friends in the Mets Media Relations Department sent over this article from the Wall Street Journal – interesting read ! Madoff and the Mets; The bankruptcy trustee is using dubious methods based on flimsy evidence. The Wall Street Journal May 11, 2011 Bernie Madoff perpetrated the largest financial fraud in American history, but are …

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May 11

This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: The ” Is Everyone Expendable?” Edition 05-11-11

Last night’s game against the Rockies in my opinion was a must win game for Mike Pelfrey. He started off strong before allowing two solo homers. But he was able to buckle down and only surrendered one more run to the the team from Colorado for the next four and a third innings after that …

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