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On a day when the Mets team went well out of their way to remind us of the horrible scene that was September 2007, 300 miles away a former opponent from World Series’ past finally rid themselves of the albatross of the 1986 World Series. On Opening Day in Fenway Park, as the Boston Red [...]

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She was never the prettiest, admired more for her vastness than her comfort. She was never the most majestic, lying in the shadows of the remnants of the World’s Fair and the largess span bridges that connected her to the hustle and bustle of the most recognized city in the world. She was [...]

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Here is the actual headline for a New York Rangers’ article today in the New York Post:
 RANGERS’ PP SHOWING LIFE
 Now, if you knew nothing about hockey, and just happened to accidentally encounter the headline…wouldn’t you be a little curious?  In fact, given the Post’s reputation, I wasn’t entirely sure the article was going to be [...]

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Lost amidst Pedro Martinez’s unfortuitous departure from his first start of the season tonight, and rightfully so, was a little event that took place in the first inning of the ballgame.  That, of course, was Pedro plunking Florida Marlins shortstop and leadoff hitter, Hanley Ramirez.  Normally, a hit batsman would be of little news—but this [...]

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Watching your every move.  A little Hall and Oates for you as we track the results of ex-Mets on Opening Day:

Center fielder Lastings Milledge, whose off-season trade was widely panned by fans of the team, debuted on Sunday night with an 0-4 at the plate in the Washington National’s thrilling victory over Tim Hudson and [...]

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The Mets began the 2008 season far from where they left off last year—winning in solid fashion down in Florida, 7-2.  On a day when various pitching aces had difficulty all over the league, Santana was brilliant—striking out 8 over seven innings.  He gave up three hits, but only one, a home run in the [...]

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Not to roil New Jersey Nets fans, however few of them there are out there, but I’ve got to make a small point. As word leaked out of northern New Jersey that head coach Lawrence Franks’ job is “safe” going into the offseason, regardless of whether or not the Nets qualify for the postseason, I [...]

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Please turn the lights off when you leave, and watch that last step on your way out…it can be a doozy.  The long awaited pink slip for the man who has orchestrated the single biggest disaster in NBA history has been written. All that is awaiting its delivery is a signature, one from newly hired [...]

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Less than one week away from Opening Day 2008 (the domestic version) and the long-awaited “now it counts” debut of lefty-ace Johan Santana, its worth taking a long hard look at what Spring Training has revealed about this upcoming Mets squad. Unlike games in early March, when players few have heard of or want [...]

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Scandals are sexy. They are wonderful conversation pieces around work-place watercoolers, give friends and colleagues topics to discuss beyond the doldrums of their daily lives, and provide strangers with a cause upon which to unite. How many of us have not taken time out of our lives recently to rehash the events surrounding [...]

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