Michael Griffin

Joined: Nov 20, 2020

I have been a Mets fan since 1980 - I remember when those “Baseball Like It Oughta Be” signs first adorned Shea Stadium. I am a writer and an artist who lives in Queens with my wife, son, crazy cat, and bearded dragon.

Sep 30, 2018; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes (7) looks on from the dugout against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Great Mets memories and romantic dates really can happen

Mar 16, 2017; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; A view of a New York Mets hat and glove in the dugout during a spring training game against the Washington Nationals at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

New York Mets fans should count their blessings with Steven Cohen in charge

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 16: Writer Roger Angell attends The 2009 New Yorker Festival: THE MOTH "Tales Out of School" at City Winery on October 16, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for The New Yorker)

Taking the correct Angell to the NY Mets and sportswriting

Feb 14, 2018; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; A general view of a New York Mets hat and glove on the grass during a workout at First Data Field. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Mets fans should take these 2021 New Year’s resolutions to heart

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 10: Exterior of Citi Field on August 10, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Mets Schedule: 3 teams we should be excited to see return to Citi Field

Mar 4, 2020; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (0) delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning at First Data Field. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Mets should look into a long-term relationship with Marcus Stroman

Jul 13, 2019; Miami, FL, USA; A general view of a New York Mets hat and glove on the steps of the dugout in the game between the Miami Marlins and the New York Mets at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Mets owner Steve Cohen should want a fast World Series win

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 05: Bartolo Colon #40 of the New York Mets looks on during a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 5, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Mets defeated the Reds 5-0. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Mets News: Front office should consider a reunion with Bartolo Colon

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - MARCH 08: Manager Luis Rojas #19 of the New York Mets in action against the Houston Astros during a spring training baseball game at Clover Park on March 8, 2020 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The Mets defeated the Astros 3-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)