I never appropriately appreciated David Wright during his career. When he first came up, I was enamored with what I thought he could be, then I took him for granted instead of being wowed by[…]
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Author: Shai Kushner
“Monday” Mets: Check Out The New Wheels
(Editor’s Note) The Tuesday after Labor Day is really a Monday, isn’t it? – MH) It’s been more than 7 years since the Mets traded Carlos Beltran for Zack Wheeler. I could write out a random[…]
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Monday Mets: Baseball Like It Should Have Been
The last three weeks have been more enjoyable than any other period of this Mets season since their hot start, and I don’t know how to feel about that. In a season wrought with misery,[…]
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Monday Mets: In Defense Of A Gold Glover
Last week, Mets announcer Keith Hernandez gave an honest, albeit unpopular, opinion that sparked more backlash than conversation. In spite of the criticism he received, he stood by his comments. So what if he was[…]
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Monday Mets: Delusions Of Mediocrity
With more than two-thirds of a lost season complete, what are we rooting for? This past weekend the Mets took two out of three games from the last place Miami Marlins. By the end of[…]
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Monday Mets: It’s Not Your Fault
Following this past Tuesday’s Mets 25-4 loss to the Nationals, the most lopsided defeat in team history, an online mental health marketplace created an offer: free, confidential therapy sessions to Mets fans. Before beginning to[…]
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Monday Mets: Mailbag #1
From time to time I receive questions on on my Facebook and Twitter pages. This week, I’ve decided to address some of the Mets-related ones… 1. Can you explain why Jose Reyes is still on[…]
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Monday Mets: Problems Old And New
Almost exactly 11 months ago, Mets outfielder Michael Conforto swung and missed at a 95-MPH fastball from Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher, Robbie Ray. He then collapsed to the ground and took the rest of his season[…]
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Monday Mets: The Case For Keeping deGrom
When the season began I had a range of hopes for what I’d be writing today, the first of the All-Star break. High hopes – “The Mets look to keep their improbably great start going[…]
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Monday Mets: You Blew It
Announcer: It’s time for Flushing’s least favorite game show, You Blew It! And here’s your host, Fran Zabriskie. The crowd reluctantly honors the “Applause” sign. FZ: Howdy folks, and welcome to You Blew It, where[…]
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