Category Archives: National League East

Frank Francisco is going to get better

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

Frank Francisco has been really bad this season so far, but his past performance shows that he’s likely to bounce back and be a decent relief pitcher for the rest of the season. That’s why, no matter what Mets manager … Continue reading →

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Wright extension would be a win for both sides

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

There’s a good chance that they Mets do not need to see another homegrown super star leave in free agency this year like they did last winter with Jose Reyes. That’s because Brian Costa of the Wall Street Journal is … Continue reading →

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Mets experience awesomeness and then agony in Miami

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

Rooting for a so far successful but ultimately flawed team like the Mets can be very frustrating. On one hand, the team is 19-15 with the fifth-best winning percentage in the National League. On the other hand, only four teams … Continue reading →

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Mets amaze fans again, still lose in Miami 6-5

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

Not tonight, boss. That’s the attitude I had to take with tonight’s Mets loss. Just like during the sweep in Philly, New York treated the other team’s bullpen like a piñata and came back from a multi-run deficit. However, a … Continue reading →

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Mets play 8,000th game in Miami tonight

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

Yes, the Mets play the franchise’s 8,000th game tonight, and it will be the first they have ever played in Marlins Park. New York shouldn’t feel too out of place, though. The gigantic new digs have frustrated the Miami offense … Continue reading →

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Mets complete the sweep, deflate Philly 10-6

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

I was too consumed by hockey to watch a minute of it, but the Mets won a baseball game last night 10-6 over Philadelphia. It was New York’s third straight win over the Phillies and their first sweep in that … Continue reading →

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The Mets are going for the sweep in Philly tonight

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

Hey, the Mets are a sports team in New York that is in action tonight. Unfortunately, the Mets won’t be playing a playoff game, but they will be trying to sweep the Phillies in Citizens Bank Park, and that is … Continue reading →

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The Mets come back again, defeat Phillies 7-4

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

Those amazing Mets did it again. They overcame a 4-0 deficit this time, and came from behind to win 7-4. It’s already the second time the Mets have won a series in Philadelphia this season, and they’ve now won four … Continue reading →

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Catcher Rob Johnson is on his way to Philadelphia

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

Update: It turns out Johnson had a big hit of his own last night to help the Buffalo Bisons to a 4-3 victory over the Gwinnett Braves. There are so many heroes on this team, they’ll have to form their … Continue reading →

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Mets Monday night aftermath

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

While I was in a euphoric mood last night, I didn’t mention the heroic play that catcher Josh Thole made in the 5-2 Mets win over Philadelphia. With runners on second and third with one out in the bottom of … Continue reading →

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