Buck's Slam Puts Damper On Mets' 2011 Debut
Josh Johnson took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, John Buck hit a grand slam in his Florida debut and the Marlins beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.
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Josh Johnson took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, John Buck hit a grand slam in his Florida debut and the Marlins beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.
"I want to make this pledge to Mets fans — our team will play the game the right way." That was the opening salvo from new Mets manager Terry Collins to his Flushing faithful, emailed shortly after 7 a.m. Friday morning.
Of all the groups reported to be bidding on the Mets, one name stands out. Doug Ellin, creator of HBO's "Entourage." And according to the Daily News, Ellin "will enlist actors Kevin Connolly, Kevin Dillon and Ed Burns" if the sale goes his way.
Both the Mets and the Marlins say getting the season off to a quick start might prove vital. In the Mets' case, it's doubtful the regular season can get any worse than the offseason.
As owners and the players' union begin negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement, MLB commissioner Bud Selig hopes the time has finally come to rid the game of the unhealthy smokeless tobacco habit.
As the white lid of winter slowly recedes from our city, a baseball in the Bronx will be thrown in earnest. And whether you love or loathe the Yankees, only the most calcified hater isn't happy to have baseball back in our backyard.
The Mets' attitude under new manager Terry Collins has been refreshing - whether that's enough to overcome some talent obstacles remains to be seen. Ed Coleman breaks it down for us.
It's official, Jason Bay will miss the Mets' opener. The team officially placed him on the 15-day disabled list Thursday. "It was devastating at first," said Bay.
The New York Times is reporting the Mets are seeking $200 million for a minority portion of the team. According to the paper, the team's owners are also telling potential bidders that they might sell a portion of their cable network SNY.
The 50th season of Mets baseball begins Friday night in Florida against the Marlins. Terry Collins will make his debut as manager, becoming the 10th skipper in club history to begin his stint as Mets manager at the start of a season.
Mets left fielder Jason Bay will be placed on the disabled list after returning to New York for tests on his strained left rib cage muscle.
Chris Young pitched five innings and the New York Mets beat the Florida Marlins 6-3 Wednesday in the final game of spring training for both teams.
The Philadelphia Phillies released 35-year-old second baseman Luis Castillo on Wednesday, cutting him after his brief tryout as a fill-in for injured star Chase Utley.
Jason Isringhausen failed to nail down the final spot in the Mets' bullpen, losing out on Tuesday to Blaine Boyer. That won't stop the veteran, who on Wednesday agreed to stay with the club in extended spring training.
Fox baseball analyst Tim McCarver called the Mets' financial situation "deplorable" and "agonizing" during a Tuesday conference call, and said he believes "the Wilpons have to sell the ballclub."
