Monthly Archives: January 2011

16 Days Until Spring Training! A few weeks ago we discussed the importance of the Tankersley signing for memorable facial hair on the team, but we didn't really get into who Taylor is, or the merits he brings as a … Continue reading →

Those of you who have read this blog for four years now (officially today! really!) know that one concept I struggle with is who is the Mets rival. Is it the Braves? Is it the Phillies? At what point does … Continue reading →

Dear Readers, Thank you for another great year! It was four years ago today that I decided to start blogging about the New York Mets, a team where misery somehow equals a good time, some of the time. Anyway, it … Continue reading →

17 Days Until Spring Training! We continue down a list of non-roster invitee Pitchers to Spring Training with Mike O'Connor. Mike is a 30 year old pitcher who made his debut with the Washington Nationals is 2006. Since the 2006 … Continue reading →

Get Excited For This One. On Friday, Uni Watch Blog had a link in their main article that showed the new uniform for the Oakland Athletics. But before we discuss the uniform, we need to have some back story. The … Continue reading →

18 Days Until Spring Training! When the Met signed Byrdak on the 19th of January, I was wondering why his name sounded so familiar. After looking up his stats on Baseball Reference, I realized that he was on the Baltimore … Continue reading →

Earlier this week there was a discussion about the uniform changes to the Padres. At that time we had, via Uni Watch Blog, images of the uniform changes to the Sunday camo uniforms and the logo patch. Also at that … Continue reading →

19 Days To Spring Training! We continue looking at non-roster invites today. Blaine Boyer signed a minor league contract with the Mets on January 21st, so only a few days ago. Boyer, if he makes the team, is a relief … Continue reading →

Yesterday we here at 213 briefly discussed how the Mets didn't have any prospects on the Top 50 prospects list. There was also a report that came out earlier this week on ESPN that the Mets had the 26th best … Continue reading →

Spring Training is 20 Days Away! That is such good news, let's repeat it. Spring Training is 20 Days Away! In order to get excited about Spring Training, and the probable 55+ names in camp, it might be a good … Continue reading →