Category Archives: Pre-Game Commentary
World Series Game 3 #MetsVsRoyals: Will Thor’s Flame and Mets Bats Cure All?
The Mets have been relying on SuperHeroes this season, particularly in this post-season. While Daniel Murphy has not acquired any nickname other than “Murph” and “G.O.A.T.” per the NLCS (Greatest of All Time, setting the MLB consecutive HRs in post-season … Continue reading
World Series MetsVsRoyals: Game 1 to K.C. in 14-Inning Bout for the Ages
There is only one thing worse than a 14-inning epic Game 1 of the World Series, and that is, losing it, away, on a walkoff sac fly. For the Mets, it wasn’t the way they wanted to start the Series … Continue reading
The 2015 World Series #MetsVsRoyals Game 1: Kansas City Here We Come!
Fats Domino sang this classic song about Kansas City in the 1950s, before the Mets and Royals were born, 1962 and 1969 respectively. Today, on October 27th, 2015, the MLB expansion teams of the 1960s will play Game 1 of … Continue reading
Mets Bats (Come Out Tonight) World Series Version (to the Tune of Rosalita)
IF YOU NEED A PSYCHE SONG TO SING TODAY BEFORE GAME 1! “Mets Bats (Come Out Tonight)” To the tune of Bruce Springsteen’s Rosalita Revised/inspired lyrics by Laura Farina 10/26/15 Come out now Mets Bats, Dark Knight just cut … Continue reading
#MetsVsCubs Game 4: Matz Next Up vs Cubs Bats
Matz on the Mound (New York Daily News) Do the Mets Clinch the NLCS in Chicago on Wednesday night or will the Cubs survive to play another day? Are the Mets one victory away from booking a trip to Kansas … Continue reading
#MetsVsCubs Game 3: Whose Kind of Town?
I wish Frank Sinatra were alive to see this Series. It is only fitting as he sang two of the greatest 20th Century pop standards that are affiliated with the two cities squaring off in the 2015 NLCS. New York … Continue reading
#MetsVsCubs: A Series for the Ages–Whose Destiny Is It?
Stephen Dunn, Getty Images It has the makings of a memorable and historic NLCS. Two long suffering franchises, with the Mets looking like the Yankees next to the Cubs woeful history. It’s the first post-season meeting ever between the teams. … Continue reading
Back to Chavez Ravine: deGrom and Greinke Square Off in Final Showdown
Dedicated fan at Citi Field before Game 4 of the NLDS 10-13-15 The Mets had the perfect opportunity to seal the deal. At home, up 2-1 in the Series and with 24-year old rookie Steven Matz on the mound, playing … Continue reading
It’s October, and There is Only One New York Ballclub Still Playing
Make no mistake about it. I am writing this column for one reason and one reason alone. It’s for all of the long suffering Mets fans who wait approximately once per decade for their post-season thrill. And that includes me. … Continue reading
#World Series2015: Game 3 Recap; Game 4 Matz and Whose Bats?
The Mets are right back in it. The storylines are endless: Captain David Wright delivering in the clutch and putting an end to all questions about where he belongs. Curtis Grandson continuing to be the most consistent player on the … Continue reading →