Citi Field Bullpen Update

Posted by Steve Sidoti

Below are two photos of the re-construction on the bullpens at Citi Field courtesy of WCBS880.com.

F-Mart Named Caribbean Series MVP

Posted by Matt Pignataro

Yesterday, Fernando Martinez went 2-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in the Dominican Republic's clinching 7-4 win over Venezuela in the Caribbean Series.

Martinez, who was named MVP of the Caribbean Series, hit .348 (8-for-23) with a double, two HR, and four RBI.

At the start of winter ball, F-Mart was struggling at the plate, while battling blisters. I was starting to have my doubts about him coming into the season. Now, not so much after being named the Caribbean Series MVP.

I feel as if with the attention/hype being received towards Ike Davis and Jenrry Mejia, it's taking the pressure off of Fernando, letting him go out and play.

But the big question remains... can F-Mart stay healthy for a full season?

10 Days and Counting...

Posted by Matt Pignataro

11 Days and Counting...

Posted by Matt Pignataro

My 2010 Mets Video

Posted by Steve Sidoti

Before the start of last season, I made a video dedicated to the 2009 Mets. Unfortunately, the season did not go as planned. Injuries brought us down and we were downright awful in the field.

However, this year things could be different. The rotation led by Johan Santana will bounce back. The team will stay healthy and the addition of Jason Bay will be the difference.

For 2010, I made a video titled “Tomorrow is Now.” Last year’s video was a success, being that it reached over 12,000 views. This year’s took weeks to put together and I hope it receives some of the same positive feedback. Enjoy. LETS GO METS!

What is Your Favorite Concession Stand at Citi Field?

Posted by Matt Pignataro

The Super Bowl is tomorrow, millions of Americans are going to chow down on food including myself. Got me thinking with baseball season right around the corner, what is your favorite concession stand at Citi Field?



I believe you can't go wrong with sausage and peppers. It was a staple at Shea for me at least. It was my tradition of getting one before each game. You could always smell it riding up the elavator. Even though the price kept on increasing year-after-year, I ponyed up the money to get one. Was it worth the $8.25 or whatever it was? Yes.

12 Days and Counting...

Posted by Matt Pignataro

Mets Interested in Todd Wellemeyer

Posted by Matt Pignataro

According to Bart Hubbuch NY Post, Todd Wellemeyer told a St. Louis radio station that the Mets are one of three teams interested in signing him.

Wellemeyer could decide within the next three days between the Mets, Giants, or Rockies.

Wellemeyer was 7-10 with a 5.89 ERA in 21 starts for the Cardinals last season.

Jon Morosi of FoxSports.com writes that the Mets are more likely to sign a pitcher this month, than signing a catcher.

13 Days and Counting...

Posted by Matt Pignataro

Mets Need Chemistry and Swagger

Posted by Matt Pignataro

Yesterday, Cliff Floyd was a guest of Mike Francesa on WFAN.

Click here to listen to the interview.

Floyd discussed his playing tenure with the Mets, his leadership role, how Mike Cameron hated playing right field, and Game 6 of the NLCS.

Francesa asked Floyd, what seems to be the problem with the Mets, right now?

Floyd responded, by saying that they're missing chemistry and that guys aren't coming together. According to Floyd, "I have some friends there who say it is just not a good mix… It’s not a good locker room… I mean, you need that."

Towards the middle of last season, I started noticing that the team wasn't playing as a team, but more as individuals. Guys were looking out for themselves and their stats, not trying to do the little things in order to win.

The Mets haven't been the same I think, since Floyd left. I know he played a key role in the development of David Wright and Jose Reyes once they reached the big leagues. It just seems the Mets have been missing that over the past three seasons.

I've stressed many times on this blog that the Mets need a veteran presence inside that clubhouse like a Floyd, a Jose Valentin or a Paul Lo Duca. Those guys kept the clubhouse together and held players accountable for their actions.

Floyd mentioned on WFAN, how that 2006 Mets team knew they were going to win the World Series. That team had a cocky confident attitude that they were going to win, night in and night out. How many times did that team not give up and comeback in a game? All 25 guys on that team played together as one. They believed in one another.

Over past couple of years since Floyd has left, the Mets haven't regained that swagger of the 2006 team, collapsing twice back-to-back years. Players haven't held themselves accountable, letting teams or individuals walk right over them. It seems as well that the Mets lack identity. Some of that I believe you can blame on Jerry Manuel.

How many times did it feel as if some players were lost or going through the motions over the past three seasons? Part of that I believe falls on the coaching staff. The coaching staff should be up-beat, motiving and inspiring their players for better, not just average.

I just hope this current Mets team doesn't lack chemistry and veteran players hold guys accountable, now matter where they are in the standings.