Reviewing Your Metsian Weekend

On Saturday, the Mets staged a nice lil Spring comeback, down 7-3 to lock up an 8-8 tie (nobody cared to play the 10th.) Highlights from this include Matt Harvey's sharp outing, Cowgill and Ruben at the top of the lineup, good showing by the bullpen, The Duda's center field bomb and Brian Bixler's game-tying 2-run jack. Bixler is a very interesting candidate for backup infielder and has certainly performed better than others in the running, such as Brandom Hicks. Though Omar Quintanilla is being very Omar Quintanilla-ish (he is a Mets Legend, after all.) Anyway, the details are always awesome to run through, so check out Matt Musico's recap over at Rising Apple.

Yesterday, the Mets did not have as good of a showing, as they gave up a 4-0 lead to lose to the Marlins 6-4. I had my first "Oh, great" superstitious moment of the year, if you will, for I tuned into the WFAN broadcast with a 4-2 lead only to pretty much instantly hear that lead go to the wayside. Still, it was very nice to hear the voices of Josh Lewin, Eddie C. (and even Duquette.) I like Lewin. I think he fits in nicely next to Howie. He doesn't feel like an outsider the way Wayne Hagan did to me and other fans, though I didn't mind him. Lewin has his own distinct voice and style, and it seems to match up well with the harmony that is Mets Broadcasting. Anyway, highlights include Gee's fine outing, John Buck's 3-run shot and Nieuwenhuis's knee injury,  the severity of which is unknown. Interesting tidbits about some prospects in this game as well, so once again check out Musico's recap over at Rising Apple.

David Wright took off for the World Baseball Classic, which got underway this weekend with some fun matchups over in Asia. I know its slightly a polarizing thing, but as far as I'm concerned the concept is great and that translates on the field. Though they couldn't win a game this weekend, I had a fun time watching and rooting for the Brazilian team, which is managed by Barry Larkin. I also am rooting big time for the Netherlands, who unfortunately, after taking down Korea in the first game, could not beat Chinese Tapei, who already have 2 wins under their belt early on. Their fans, who packed the stands for the latter game in Taiwan, certainly know how to root for their Home Team. I'm pumped for these contests, and can't wait for the USA team to get going.

Sidenote: Though they did not make it past the qualifying round, how awesome is the Israeli baseball cap?


Anyway, that's it from me for now. I wish all of you the best start to your week.

This is how I Randomly start mine.

SO. MUCH. BASEBALL.
LET'S. GO. METS.

(If you can, enjoy the game against the Braves at 1:10PM on SNY. And just because, here is the Photo of the Weekend. Damn.)


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The Half-Televised Game with Rafael Montero

A lot of us were able to watch the Nats TV feed of last night's 4-4 10-inning tie, either on MLB Network or MLB.TV. If you missed any of the game, check in with Matt Musico over at Rising Apple for a recap and his thoughts on it all.

The most interesting item from the game, for me, was 22-year-old Rafael Montero. The Mets- coaches, front office and players alike- have been raving about this kid for a long time, and it was the first I ever got to see his stuff. Very impressive. He will begin the year in AA and will most likely be in the minors the whole time, but a September call-up is not out of the question (unless he breezes through everyone and forces the organization to speed his process up, but I'm looking towards the 6th month of the season for Montero's Citi Landfall.)

There were plenty of other things from the game that drew my attention (besides, generally, the Mets and baseball) but I can't really get into detail about it all right now. So, please (once again) head over to Rising Apple, for Matt Musico has got you all covered.


This song is randomly stuck in my head this morning. Probably 'cause Silver Linings Playbook is for some reason randomly stuck in my head (for those of you who saw the film, you understand the tune reference.) It's a really beautiful rendition (not to say the original folk version isn't fantastic as well, but this one gets me.)

It's just a really, really well-written song.

MARCH. ROLLS. IN. NOW.
LET'S. GO. METS.

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Once again, Last Night's Podcast...but EMBEDDED.

I know I have linked this a bunch of times, but for some reason it took me this long to realize I can embed The Rising Apple Report. So, without further adieu, I give you Episode 8 - A Gal for all Seasons Joins The Rising Apple Report:

(...and if you missed Julian's Kid of the Week, either scroll down, or click this link.)

LET'S. GO. METS.

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A Brick 35 Years in the Making and the Random Song of the Day

Last night, I enjoyed a game with Matt Musico and Michael Lecolant of Rising Apple. On the way out of the Rotunda, Michael said he had a brick somewhere "over there", which is the only negative one in a sea of positives. He told us the story as we looked for the red one.

One night, he was in a bitter mood about the Mets, and his wife asked him what he wanted his brick to say. "1977 still hurts." A couple weeks later, he asked her if she sent the brick request in already. She said, "Yeah, of course." This made him laugh, not having expected his brick, when he set out to get one, to actually say something like that. But it worked for him. 

Just to the left of the rotunda we looked, and simply couldn't find the brick. Then, I noticed a set of bricks further to the outside of the plaza, and said, "It's probably there." Sure enough, Matt found it, surrounded by bricks such as "Let's Go Mets!!!" and "Mets Fan through and through" was "1977 Still Hurts; Michael Lecolant."

Michael is a Mets fan through and through as well, and isn't afraid to let them know when they broke his and everyone's heart.

(I don't know why I didn't take a picture of the brick. Just look for it; you've been given directions on where to find it.)

A favorite of mine I came across while searching was "If you build it, the Mets will win!!!!"

Uuuuuuuuuhhhhhh..........

Here's the Random Song of the Day.

LET'S. GO. METS.

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