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WEDNESDAY METS-CELLANIE

Time for some Metscellaneous: I thought Terry Collins struck the right cord with his State of the Team address yesterday, why strive for mediocrity and why put that type of thinking in his players heads. Collins has to make this ...

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Should Justin Turner Make the Team?

The Mets announced yesterday that Justin Turner will be the Mets backup first baseman going into the season. Even though Terry Collins seemed confident in Turner’s abilities to occasionally handle the duties, the natural middle-infielder has only...

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The Mets Have A Good Day In Port St. Lucie

The New York Mets haven’t had many good days lately.  They had a good day on Tuesday though.  It was the first official workout for the pitchers and catchers.  Terry Collins declared that Johan Santana will be ready for opening ...

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Mookie Wilson Will Continue With The Mets

From the Mets: FLUSHING, N.Y., February 21, 2012 – The New York Mets today announced Mookie Wilson, one of the most popular figures in club history, will continue to work for the organization in a role that includes both baseball ...

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METS HAVE A SPRING IN THEIR STEP, BUT WILL IT BE THERE IN JULY?

Today pitchers and catchers will report to St. Lonseome and by Wednesday the Mets position players will start arriving as well and training camp 2012 will get under way. So what am I looking for this spring from our beloved ...

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Is R.A. Dickey A Potential Trade Candidate?

Speaking ill of R.A. Dickey is considered blasphemy among many Mets fans.  Over the past two seasons, Dickey has not only been one of the most consistent pitchers on the staff, but also one of the most colorful characters, entertaining ...

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ON OPENING DAY, LET ‘EM WEAR 8

  The Montreal Canadians conducted a beautiful tribute to Gary Carter complete with a moving, emotional video tribute and an appearance by Youpi The Mets have not yet announced what they will do to honor Kid, so if I may, ...

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Street Vibe: Asking Random Mets Fans Questions About 2012

Most people spend their Sundays catching up on their DVR’d television of the week or just trying their best not to remember that Monday is soon approaching. I, instead, spent part of my Sunday randomly going up to people on ...

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Q & A: What Should The Mets Do With Jenrry Mejia?

In the video below I answer the following viewer question: George – What should the Mets do with Jenrry Mejia? He had Tommy John surgery last April and will return this season. When he returns, should he be in the ...

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What To Watch For In New York Mets Camp

The New York Mets pitchers and catchers will report to Spring Training on Monday.  I am going to take a look at what to watch for as they move along in the spring.  The Mets don’t have many expectations on ...

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Happy Recap: Remember Gary Carter

The Happy Recap blog talk radio show recently did a Gary Carter tribute show that I was fortunately enough to participate in. Listen below as fellow Mets bloggers share their Gary Carter memories. Listen to internet radio with TheHappyRecap on ...

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On Heroes and The Kid

There are three separate reasons why we admire athletes. First, we admire their pure talent and physical ability. Next, we admire the way they play the game — their attitude and heart on the field. And third, we admire who ...

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On Heroes and The Kid

There are three separate reasons why we admire athletes. First, we admire their pure talent and physical ability. Next, we admire the way they play the game — their attitude and heart on the field. And third, we admire who ...

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New York Mets Practicing Patience With Their Top Prospects

With pitchers and catchers set to report tomorrow (if you’re reading this “tomorrow” then the pitchers and catchers will report today), you can imagine there will be a lot of chatter and banter around each teams’ camp.  Despite a quiet ...

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New York Mets Not Telling Us the Whole Story Regarding Johan Santana

It was only this morning when I discussed Johan Santana’s first trip to the mound this season for the New York Mets.  I mentioned that shoulder injuries are not quite as easy to gauge as elbow injuries and said that ...

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Rising Apple Interviews Writer Matt Kaufman

Matt Kaufman has been a contributing writer for Rising Apple since January 6, 2011. He also works at MLB.com in the overnight hours. But more importantly, he is a die-hard New York Mets fan, and an unrelenting optimist. Luckily, he ...

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CURBING MY JOHAN ENTHUSIASM

      With the Mets closing their training camp for the weekend as they get ready for Monday’s reporting day for pitchers and catchers, they won’t be much news coming from St. Lonesome today. It would be nice though, ...

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New York Mets’ Johan Santana Takes Another Step Toward His Return

We have discussed it numerous times over the past several months – going all the way back September if not August.  Johan Santana has been on the comeback trail for the New York Mets since this past summer and he ...

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Mets 50 Days To 50 Promo On Twitter

From the Mets: FLUSHING, N.Y., February 16, 2012 – The New York Mets today announced the launch of “50 Days to 50” on Twitter to celebrate the franchise’s 50th Anniversary season. Tickets, autographed memorabilia and unique experiences are among the ...

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New York Mets Not Reuniting With Scott Kazmir Anytime Soon

Many of us remember the moment all too well.  The moment during the summer of 2004 – off the top of my head, I want to say it was July 30th – when the New York Mets traded stud left-handed ...

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Why Wasn’t Gary Carter’s Number Retired?

In their fifty years of existence, the New York Mets have only retired three of their own numbers–37 (Casey Stengel), 14 (Gil Hodges), and 41 (Tom Seaver). Since 1988, the Mets have strangely refused to recognize the contributions of its ...

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GARY CARTER INTERVIEW W/KULT OF METS PERSONALITIES

I remembered that the good folks at Kiners Korner did an interview with Gary Carter sometime last year their Blog Talk Radio podcast and lo and behold I get an e-mail for Nik Kolidas with a link to the interview and a note ...

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Today’s NY Post Pics of Gary Carter

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REMEMBERING GARY CARTER

What a great touch last night by SNY to show Gary Carter’s first game as a Met ( a game I attended), opening day 1985. That game brought back a flood of memories about the era in Mets history and ...

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Gary Carter-”The Kid” Loses His Battle With Brain Cancer

Gary Carter who was known as “The Kid” passed away on Thursday afternoon.  He was just 57 years old.  He was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2011 and fought a courageous battle.  He was affectionately nicknamed the kid because ...

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Remembering Gary Carter

For more blog posts on Gary Carter, go here. The following are statements from the Mets recent press releases about Gary Carter: GENERAL MANGER FRANK CASHEN: “The genesis of the trade was that we wanted to add a big bat ...

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R.I.P. Gary Carter

R.I.P. Gary Carter - Southside Showdown - Southside Showdown - A Chicago White Sox Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

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Statement From Mets On Gary Carter

From The Mets: STATEMENT FROM METS CHAIRMAN & CEO FRED WILPON, PRESIDENT SAUL KATZ, AND COO JEFF WILPON REGARDING GARY CARTER “On behalf of everyone at the Mets, we extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Gary’s family — his ...

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THE KID IS GONE

Just got the news that Gary Carter has passed away. Carter wasn’t just a great baseball player, from reading the posts by his daughter Kimmie, you can tell he was a great father and man. So, so sad to hear this news, ...

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S2S 2012 Team Prospect Lists: New York Mets

Once again, the New York Mets have been featured on Fan Sided’s prospect blog, Seedlings to Stars. This time, it’s in the form a full analysis of its Minor League system’s top prospects. It’s a great read for anyone who ...

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NL East Infection: Heath Bell Finds a Duck

Rhyming!

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HANG IN THERE METS FANS, METS-SANITY IS ON THE WAY

Really not much Mets stuff to talk about, we’ve already covered Johan Santana and his left arm, the new dimensions of the outfield walls at Citi Field and Daniel Murphy playing 2nd base. We’ve discussed Sandy Alderson on Twitter (@MetsGM), ...

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Five Under-The-Radar-Questions About The Mets

Pitchers and catchers is just a few days away, and as the season approaches, the Mets will have a lot of questions that need answering.  How will David Wright perform, will Johan Santana be effective coming off surgery and how ...

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Q & A: How Did Alderson Do This Off Season

In the video below I answer the following viewer question: Igenerally – Do you like the job GM Alderson has done in putting together a competitive team on the field for 2012 season?

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Interview with Mets Fan Travis Miller, Top 50 Finalist for MLB Fan Cave

There is always that person in a group of friends who is known as the baseball fan. In the case of Travis Miller, a former blogger at Fan Sided, he is all that and more. Even though he wrote for ...

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CONFIDENCE OR LACK THEREOFF WILL DETERMINE THIS NY METS SEASON

I know we fans of the New York Mets have a reputation of “oh woe is me” and have morphed into a village of Chicken Little’s but I would hope those of that ilk would just emerge from their fall ...

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Mets Bobblehead Series Info.

From The Mets: FLUSHING, N.Y., February 14, 2012 – The New York Mets today announced the Mets 50th Anniversary Alumni Bobblehead Series will feature Tom Seaver, Rusty Staub, Keith Hernandez, Edgardo Alfonzo and Mike Piazza.  The first 25,000 fans at ...

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NY METS BE-BOP-A-BOBBLEHEAD

This Ike Davis Bobblehead was given out at MCU Park and is one my favorties     The New York Mets have released their schedule of bobblehead giveaways and each one is a must have if you are like me a serious ...

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WE INTERUPT YOUR WINTER OF DISCONTENT WITH SOME GOOD NY METS NEWS

  Blue sky, sunshine What a day to take a walk in the park Ice Cream, daydream Till the sky becomes a blanket of stars What is this? Positive Mets stories? And from all places the New York Post?  Hey ...

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Where the New York Mets Stand Heading Into Spring Training

New York Mets are a bit of a mess.  They weren’t a very good team last  year although first year manager Terry Collins did a good job.  They are a team that always seems to have injuries and they can’t ...

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