Danny AbrianoDanny Abriano

I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. My love for the Mets was passed down by my Grandfather. He was a die-hard Brooklyn Dodgers fan who adopted the Mets in '62. I'm a graduate of St. John's University, where I majored in English and minored in Philosophy. Aside from my passion for writing, I'm a drummer (since I was 3) and a pianist. I'm a Beatles fanatic, into politics, and also root for the football Giants, NY Rangers, and Knicks. I can be found on Twitter @D_Abriano. My personal blog about the Mets can be found here: http://rationalmetsmusings.blogspot.com

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Defensive Miscue by Ike Davis Costs Mets in 7-4 Loss to Reds

By Dan Haefeli: On this Harvey Day, we were quickly denied a no-hitter, as Zack Cozart lined a one-out, first-inning single to left field. That would be it in the top of the first, with David Wright flashing…Read More

5/21 Game Recap: Mets Blanked by Reds 4-0

Tonight at Citi Field, the Mets were done in by a sloppy first inning.  After recording the first two outs in the top of the first, Jonathon Niese walked Joey Votto before eventually loading the bases. …Read More

My Trip to Wrigley Field with The 7 Line Army

Part 1 – An Amazing Day at Wrigley Field: This past Saturday, I had a baseball experience that was almost too good to be true.  Not only did I set foot in Wrigley Field for the first time, I did…Read More

5/20 Game Recap: Mets Drop Squeaker to Reds 4-3

After a seven game road trip, the Mets returned home tonight to open a three game series with the Reds.  Shaun Marcum got the start for New York, and had a rocky first inning.  After walking Shin-Soo…Read More

Rising Apple Player of the Week: Daniel Murphy

After enduring a lengthy slump, Daniel Murphy broke out in a big way on May 13th.  Over the last week, Murphy had a triple slash of .500/.517/.857 while raising his batting average from .258 to .300. …Read More

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Mets Sign Reliever David Aardsma to Minor League Deal

Per the Mets, the team has signed right handed reliever David Aardsma to a minor league deal.  He’ll…Read More

MLB Power Rankings: Week 7

  There was stability at both the bottom and top of the rankings, but some madness in the middle,…Read More

The Importance of Jonathon Niese and Shaun Marcum

Allow me to preface this with the following: regardless of how well both Jonathon Niese and Shaun Marcum…Read More

Recap: Terry Collins’ Interview on WFAN

A few minutes ago, Mets manager Terry Collins wrapped up his weekly spot with Mike Francesa on WFAN. …Read More

Zack Wheeler Examined in NY, Result is “All Good”

UPDATE – MAY 15th, 4:27 PM: Per Zack Wheeler’s agent Al Goetz and relayed by Jorge Castillo…Read More

5/14 Game Recap: Mets Trounced by Cardinals 10-4

Dillon Gee didn’t have much, Robert Carson had less, and the Mets got annihilated tonight in St.…Read More

Collin McHugh in St. Louis, Scott Atchison Placed on DL

UPDATE – 5:14 PM: Per the beat writers, the Mets have placed Scott Atchison on the disabled list.  …Read More

5/13 Game Recap: Mets Play Shoddy Defense, Lose to Cardinals 6-3

The Mets fell to St. Louis tonight 6-3 in the first game of a seven game road trip. Jeremy Hefner got…Read More

Recap: Sandy Alderson’s Interview on WFAN

A little while ago, Sandy Alderson was a guest of Mike Francesa on WFAN.  Here are the highlights of…Read More

Mets Sign Rick Ankiel, Demote Andrew Brown to AAA

According to the beat writers and confirmed by Jon Heyman, the Mets have signed Rick Ankiel to a major…Read More

MLB Power Rankings: Week 6

  This week saw another change at the top, the Red Sox continue to tumble down the rankings, and…Read More

The Mets are a Disaster at the Moment…Now What?

The Mets started the season 7-4.  Since then, they’ve gone 7-16.  After today’s loss to…Read More

5/12 Game Recap: Mets Fall to Pirates 3-2 in Series Finale

Today at Citi Field, the Mets dropped the finale of a four game set to Pittsburgh by the score of 3-2. Matt…Read More

Morning Notes & Thoughts: On Wheeler, the Bullpen, & Valdespin

Here are today’s pertinent news and notes… Zack Wheeler is just about ready…what happens…Read More

Morning Mets Notes: On Familia, d’Arnaud, Wheeler, & More

Here are today’s pertinent news and notes…   Jeurys Familia is dealing with tendinitis…Read More