Tag Archive: Justin Verlander

Sep 08

Did You Know?

With the season slowly winding down, the Mets continue their quest for .500 while giving a bunch of rookies the chance to make an impression in the Bigs. Once the season does come to a close, there will plenty of time to look back, analyze, and speculate as to what direction the team will take …

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Jun 30

Post Game: Verlander knows the Mets more than the Mets know the Mets and the Mets know it

Mets lose 5-2…full wrap here

Jul 13

David Wright Always A Hit In The All-Star Game

"I'm heading to South Beach to join LeBron, Bosh & Wade!"

New York Mets third baseman David Wright has an uncanny ability to get 1 All-Star game hit every year, will that trend continue tonight? July 11, 2006 – At PNC Park; Wright’s 1st All-Star game; started at 3B for the NL, batting 6th; 1 for 3, solo home run off Kenny Rogers in the bottom …

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Jun 23

This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty : ” The Bats Come Alive !” Edition 06-23-10

Last nights game was a laughter that almost turned into a crier. After a 58 minute rain delay in which the Mets led Ace Pitcher, Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers 3-0, the Mets exploded for eight runs in the top of the third inning – a inning that would see 14 Mets come to …

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Mar 01

Draft ‘Em…Johan Santana

The SI proclaimed "Best Pitcher in Baseball" is 4th on my list this year

While it is hard to imagine 8-10 pitchers in the league that are better than Johan Santana, Yahoo has ranked him #9, and ESPN at #11 among Major League pitchers entering the fantasy season.  That means based on most league formats, he should be drafted in the late 3rd or even early 4th rounds.  So, …

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Oct 06

This Day In Infamy With Rusty 10-16-09

You had to have the white hot spotlight – you had to be a big shot last night !!! Billy Joel. Well my fellow Mets fans I am still seething about yesterday’s lack coaches heads rolling yesterday, compounded by my perceived laisse faire press conference that Jerry Manuel gave ( Dan Warthern works well with …

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