Rich Sparago
I've been a Mets fan since the early 1970s. I had the opportunity to attend all home games of the 1986 post season. Being at Shea when Orosco joyfully threw his glove in the air still ranks among my most cherished memories. I closely observe the machinations of the ballclub, as they aspire to once again sit atop the baseball world. I'm also a weather geek, and write a blog for WxEdge (affiliated with WTNH television in CT). When I'm not engulfed in the orange and blue, I follow the NY Giants and try to avoid losing every week with my fantasy footbal team.
With respect to Don McLean’s iconic line from American Pie (“the day, the music, died”), the title of this article seems to apply to June 18th, 2013 for Mets fans. It’s not hard…Read More
This week’s tribute to the 1973 Mets focuses on the team’s backup catcher, Duffy Dyer. Born Donald Robert Dyer, “Duffy” was the quintessential backup catcher. He was outstanding…Read More
The Mets defeated the Cubs by the score of 4-3 at Citi Field today, on a 4-run rally in the bottom of the 9th. The final blow was a walk-off, 3-run home run by Kirk Nieuwenhuis, that scored John Buck and…Read More
The Mets throttled the Padres by the score of 10-2 at Shea today. Jerry Koosman started for New York and went the distance, allowing 2 runs (both earned) on 5 hits. Koosman struck out 9 and walked 2.
John…Read More
June 15th used to be the major league trading deadline. For many Mets’ fans, June 15th is day that will live in baseball infamy, as on June 15th, 1977, the Mets did the unthinkable, trading Tom Seaverto…Read More
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If all goes according to plan, the Mets will have 6 starters as of next Tuesday, when Zack Wheeler is…Read More
The Mets played 20 innings yesterday. They lost. They played the team with the worst record in baseball,…Read More
The Mets beat the Dodgers today at Shea by the score of 4-2, before 47,800. Jon Matlack went the distance…Read More
Matt Harvey was rained out of his start against the Miami Marlins tonight. Harvey will toe the rubber…Read More
The Mets continued their west coast swing to today in San Diego, and dropped a 3-0 decision to the Padres.…Read More
This week was a very rare one in Metsville. The guys from Queens swept four straight games from their…Read More
The Dodgers beat the Mets 9-5 in Los Angeles today. Harry Parker started for New York and lasted only…Read More
You can’t read a blog, listen to the radio, or watch a Mets’ game these days without hearing…Read More
The Braves and the Mets played 8 cold and rainy innings at Citi Field tonight. The game was suspended…Read More
The 2013 season is not going well, as we know. The Mets are 10 games below .500 before Memorial Day,…Read More
This week’s Mets 1973 tribute is to the team’s part-time center fielder, Don Hahn. For younger…Read More
The Mets have promoted right-handed pitcher Rafael Montero to AAA, for what the team is calling a spot…Read More
The Pirates defeated the Mets in 10 innings at Shea today. Dave Giusti got the win in relief, and Tug…Read More
Baseball is a statistically driven game, and probably more so than any of the other sports. Players and…Read More
The man in charge of bringing the Mets back to respectability is General Manager, Sandy Alderson. Alderson…Read More
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