News tagged with "mets"

Nats Do The Right Thing By Hiring Davey

It’s hard to believe Davey Johnson is turning into the company man. Back in 1986, Johnson tore up a $30,000 for plane damages the Mets caused after winning the National League Pennant, essentially spitting in the face of owner Fred Wilpon. It took three and a quarter more years for the Mets to have the [...]

September Sprints

It’s September. The pennant races are officially pennant races. The whole, “It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon” thing can be thrown out like Prince Fielder trying to steal second base because, yes, it’s a sprint.
This isn’t just a sprint of teams trying to make the final eight. It’s also a sprint of September call-ups, [...]

Photos: Dodger Stadium

These are photos taken of Dodger Stadium back in 2007 when the Mets took on the Dodgers.

NYSD Q & A with Rickey Henderson

Yesterday, the inevitable came for Rickey Henderson as the sure-fire first ballot Hall of Famer was elected carrying 511 of 539 ballots (94.8 percent) cast for 94.8% of the vote.
With 1,406 steals on his record and 2285 runs – both all-time records – Henderson redefined the leadoff position, while creating a rather colorful persona by [...]

K-Rod Reportedly Signs with the Mets

LAS VEGAS – Based on a number of reports and sources, Francisco Rodriguez will sign a three-year, $37 million dollar contract with the Mets tomorrow after a physical in New York. The Mets have seemingly reached this deal after two days of talk between the club and agent Paul Kinzer. “He’s a tremendously skilled closer,” [...]