Another Look At Frank Francisco and the 2012 Season
If anyone can use a friend right now, it would be the Mets embattled reliever, Frank Francisco. His general manager recently expressed little confidence in his transient closer. Most Mets fans seem…Read More
Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #1 – June 1
It’s December 22, which means we’ve survived the end of the world. But what is coming to an end is our countdown of the Amazin’ Ten Mets Games of 2012. So before you go out and buy yourself a new…Read More
Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #2 – June 18
Cue up “Taps.” R.A. Dickey is not a New York Met anymore. And while I’m sure we’re all thrilled at the bounty the trade brought in, it’s sad to know that he won’t be calling Citi Field and…Read More
Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #3 – September 27
With R.A. Dickey on the verge of trading his New York blue for Toronto blue, we remember his soon-to-be last great moment with the franchise that took a chance on him with our next stop on the Amazin’…Read More
Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #4 – July 26
One of the few bright spots for the Mets in 2012 was the arrival of Matt Harvey. While his offense rarely got behind him (or anyone for that matter), Harvey dazzled New York gave New York fans chills over…Read More
Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #5 – May 7
Jordany Valdespin raised a few eyebrows on Friday by tweeting a picture of himself sporting a cap of…Read More
Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #6 – April 26
As the Winter Meetings get underway from the fabulous Opryland in Nashville, it’s hard for Mets fans…Read More
Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #7 – July 5
New York fans woke up this morning to the joyful tune of David Wright’s massive contract extension,…Read More
Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #8 – May 26
The hardest part of Thanksgiving weekend? Getting back to real life the Monday after. So here’s a little…Read More
Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #9 – June 3
Thanksgiving time has come and gone, but Rising Apple is a feast of sorts that keeps on giving. If you’re…Read More
Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #10 – June 27
With 2012 winding down fast, it’s time to bid adieu to the year that was by looking back on some of…Read More
Sandy Alderson Part III: The Front Office
PART I – On The Field PART II – Managers, Coaches, and the Farm To effectively end the Joan…Read More
Sandy Alderson’s Review Part II
How appropriate. Thanks in large part to Hurricane Sandy, this post is long over due. Finally, I…Read More
Year in Review: David Wright
2012 was certainly a crossroads for the New York Metropolitan Baseball Club, as well as for The Face,…Read More
Year in Review: Kirk Nieuwenhuis
As we round out our player by player year in review pieces, it’s time to take a look at how Kirk…Read More
Year in Review: R.A. Dickey
“And now, the end is near, and so I face the final curtain…” Yes folks, we’ve come to our final…Read More
A Review Of The General Manager: Sandy Alderson
As a supplemental to Rising Apple’s Season In Review Series, consider this the General Manager’s…Read More
Year in Review: Ike Davis
Next up in our player by player year in review series is Ike Davis. Due to a freak ankle injury, Davis…Read More
Year in Review: Justin Hampson
Rising Apple continues to wind down our Year in Review series as we sneak a peak at what Justin Hampson…Read More
Year in Review: Jason Bay
Rising Apple’s tour through the 2012 Mets is almost at its end. This morning we take a look at a man…Read More





















