en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/87073 Comments by Howie http://theropolitans.com/2009/02/state-of-mets-22009.html#IDComment15611982 Nice work AV. I could handle a Castillo/Murphy platoon until the youngster comes into his own. I *hope* Castillo is a contributor for this ballclub, however I'm not holding my breath. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:51:30 +0000 http://theropolitans.com/2009/02/state-of-mets-22009.html#IDComment15611982 http://theropolitans.com/2008/12/buffalo-bisons-unveil-new-logo.html#IDComment12741709 I live in Buffalo, so I have a right to break that story for you. Rubin lives in NYC. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:58:26 +0000 http://theropolitans.com/2008/12/buffalo-bisons-unveil-new-logo.html#IDComment12741709 http://theropolitans.com/2008/12/buffalo-bisons-unveil-new-logo.html#IDComment12741681 You're the first Mets blog to have this information up. Sweet. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:55:24 +0000 http://theropolitans.com/2008/12/buffalo-bisons-unveil-new-logo.html#IDComment12741681 http://theropolitans.com/2008/12/mets-trade-schoeneweis.html#IDComment12551117 Minaya is doing exactly what he should have done last year...gut the 'pen of every headache and then some. I wouldn't be shocked if there is more movement before year's end. He wants to make a statement, and so far so good. Schoeneweis was never any good...and should have never been on the Mets after 2007's collapse. Feliciano's next... Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:40:17 +0000 http://theropolitans.com/2008/12/mets-trade-schoeneweis.html#IDComment12551117 http://theropolitans.com/2008/10/shea-stadium-is-naked.html#IDComment8920573 It's almost as if something is eating Shea Stadium alive...but CitiField looks amazing, and will be a great place for the beginning of new traditions. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:26:49 +0000 http://theropolitans.com/2008/10/shea-stadium-is-naked.html#IDComment8920573 http://www.sportsnightblog.com/2008/10/sbn-pack-attack-episode-1.html#IDComment8679843 It was lots of fun. To get the David Wright card at the bottom was priceless. When you do it live, it's all out there...hopefully the next few will be better. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:55:42 +0000 http://www.sportsnightblog.com/2008/10/sbn-pack-attack-episode-1.html#IDComment8679843 http://theropolitans.com/2008/10/gamble.html#IDComment7863933 Hudson would be a great addition, but he has been injured at times...if the Mets could dump Castillo's salary and acquire O-Dog, they would be solid in that infield. Wed, 8 Oct 2008 07:31:24 +0000 http://theropolitans.com/2008/10/gamble.html#IDComment7863933 http://nunesmagician.blogspot.com/2008/10/top-ten-things-i-overheard-while-at.html#IDComment7834703 Joe Zone always struck me as a jerk in person. Very little sports knowledge... Tue, 7 Oct 2008 16:22:23 +0000 http://nunesmagician.blogspot.com/2008/10/top-ten-things-i-overheard-while-at.html#IDComment7834703 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/should-they-stay-or-should-they-go.html#IDComment7111103 Heilman's problems were toxic. You get rid of him, and the rest of the dead weight, and this bullpen is instantly better. Joe Smith has definitely earned himself a spot next year. Stokes and Feliciano are maybe, and Sanchez is likely. Kunz should be given a shot to close, even if the Mets find a solid closer in the offseason. Better to have two closers than one at this point. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:35:45 +0000 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/should-they-stay-or-should-they-go.html#IDComment7111103 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/game-recap-mets-2-florida-0.html#IDComment7062263 One of the top ten best pitching performances at Shea. Ya Gotta Believe. It's as simple as that. Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:29:33 +0000 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/game-recap-mets-2-florida-0.html#IDComment7062263 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/game-recap-cubs-6-mets-1.html#IDComment7009433 The Marlins wanted it more, and unfortunately, that's the difference. The miscues and mistakes, the bullpen, and inconsistent offense...all this stuff adds up. Pelfrey did okay, but the bullpen didn't help him out. Now we need a super-human effort over the next two games, and two hot teams (Philles and Brewers) to lose. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:13:12 +0000 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/game-recap-cubs-6-mets-1.html#IDComment7009433 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/game-recap-mets-7-cubs-6.html#IDComment6980033 Crazy stuff. A tremendous game to watch. I'm going to DVR the replay on SNY. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:14:17 +0000 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/game-recap-mets-7-cubs-6.html#IDComment6980033 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/buster-t-bison-is-creepy-mascot.html#IDComment6753503 Looks like taxidermy...stuffed and ready for mounting. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:33:22 +0000 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/buster-t-bison-is-creepy-mascot.html#IDComment6753503 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/buster-t-bison-is-creepy-mascot.html#IDComment6735103 Ok, I'll admit it...the first picture is disturbing, like "I'm coming to eat your children"...I'm sure Buster will look better in a jazzed-up blue/orange Bisons outfit...maybe. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:44:29 +0000 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/buster-t-bison-is-creepy-mascot.html#IDComment6735103 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/buster-t-bison-is-creepy-mascot.html#IDComment6732353 When you dress a buffalo in street clothes, it's never pretty. But they are ours now. Enjoy. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:03:57 +0000 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/buster-t-bison-is-creepy-mascot.html#IDComment6732353 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/welcome-back-to-first-place-mets.html#IDComment6584403 They need to take advantage....this is a bad Atlanta team, and the Mets just need to hang around long enough. Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:38:37 +0000 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/welcome-back-to-first-place-mets.html#IDComment6584403 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/whewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.html#IDComment6461933 1-0 with the broken helmet. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:22:23 +0000 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/whewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.html#IDComment6461933 http://sportswithhowie.blogspot.com/2008/09/syracuse-takes-axe-to-buffalo-rumors.html#IDComment6384463 If the Mets organization picks Buffalo...I'll be there opening day Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:41:39 +0000 http://sportswithhowie.blogspot.com/2008/09/syracuse-takes-axe-to-buffalo-rumors.html#IDComment6384463 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/so-long-sweet-lucky-helmet.html#IDComment6383403 Sorry about the helmet. But they are just that bad right now. I actually had to put my new laptop down while watching the game...glad I didn't throw that... Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:50:18 +0000 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/so-long-sweet-lucky-helmet.html#IDComment6383403 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/game-recap-nationals-1-mets-0.html#IDComment6353863 not good. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:33:06 +0000 http://theropolitans.com/2008/09/game-recap-nationals-1-mets-0.html#IDComment6353863