Monthly Archives: June 2012

I liked Dickey before he was cool: Dickey becomes mainstream

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

In today’s times of Twitter, hipsters and non-stop baseball media madness, we’re dealing with a lot of the same conversations year after year. Who will get traded at the trade deadline? Who will win Rookie of the Year? How do … Continue reading →

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Bronson Arroyo is back in town as Mets host Reds

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

Update: The Mets just posted their lineup for tonight, so here’s that… Looks like pretty standard stuff. Remember, no designated hitter tonight since we’re back in the National League. Yes, that’s Wilson Valdez in center field. Drew Stubbs has been … Continue reading →

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Mets bats blow up again, complete sweep of Rays

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

It was great that the Mets were able to score 11 runs in a series opening win against the Rays on Monday, and Tuesday night’s nine runs that backed R.A. Dickey’s gem were more than enough. Yet, the Mets spoiled … Continue reading →

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Santana, Mets try to keep good times rolling in Tampa

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

In just a few minutes, the Mets will face off against the Rays and try to win their third game in a row. Johan Santana is on the mound, and the relatively pitcher-friendly Tropicana Field should be a nice change … Continue reading →

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R.A. Dickey has entered another world

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

Last night in St. Petersburg, Florida, R.A. Dickey took the mound for the Mets needing to pitch seven shutout innings to match Jerry Koosman’s club record of 31.2 consecutive scoreless innings. Not only did Dickey break Koosman’s record by pitching … Continue reading →

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