Schwei: A Sweep Start For The Mets
The Mets began their 2012 season with a three-game sweep of the rival Braves, their first-ever 3-0 start against a National League East opponent.
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The Mets began their 2012 season with a three-game sweep of the rival Braves, their first-ever 3-0 start against a National League East opponent.
This wasn't how the 2012 season was supposed to start -- right?
Freddie Freeman saved Mets manager Terry Collins from making perhaps the most unpopular decision in team history.
Craig did a little research and learned that four tickets will end up costing around $14, not $10, when it's all said and done.
New York Mets completed a season-opening sweep of the Atlanta Braves with a 7-5 victory Sunday.
Lucas Duda was not considered a top prospect as early as 2 years ago but he has skyrocketed into the middle of the Met order and has quickly become a fan favorite.
Duda homered twice and became the first player to take advantage of the pulled-in fences at Citi Field, leading R.A. Dickey and the New York Mets over the Atlanta Braves 4-2 .
The New York Mets and left-hander Jonathon Niese have completed a $25.5 million, five-year contract that could keep him through 2018.
With Andres Torres on the disabled list after straining his left calf in the Mets' season-opening win over the Braves on Thursday, New York will activate outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis prior to Saturday's contest against Atlanta.
When Jonathon Niese strides to the mound Sunday for his first start of the year, he will do so with a new sense of confidence and a carefree attitude.
It was an Amazin' start indeed for the Mets in 2012. But isn't it always?
Craig informed Steve that his Mets worry was premature and then Boomer noticed some similarities between Steve the worry wart and Al Dukes.
Jerry began his first update on a positive note, and just kept the good times rolling.
The Mets opened up their 2012 campaign with an impressive 1-0 win over the Braves and Boomer & Craig were there to enjoy every minute of it.
A little less zip on the fastball. Still has that baffling changeup. Throw in a slider, plus all his pitching savvy, and it seems Johan Santana has more than enough to win.
