Somers' Monologue: Money Can't Buy Wilpons Love
Steve Somers opened his Tuesday night schmooze with a sing-song about the "dollar, dollar green and long," and how it relates to owner Fred Wilpon's financial situation.
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Steve Somers opened his Tuesday night schmooze with a sing-song about the "dollar, dollar green and long," and how it relates to owner Fred Wilpon's financial situation.
The Yankees got a thrilling 5-4 come-from-behind win over the Blue Jays last night in the Bronx -- and according to Jerry "Rello" Recco in his first update of the morning, Curtis Granderson had himself a "night."
Fred Wilpon offered an apology to Carlos Beltran and Jose Reyes on a conference call yesterday, this after his critical remarks created quite a firestorm.
Ryan Dempster pitched seven effective innings, Starlin Castro had three hits and three RBIs and the Chicago Cubs pounded the stumbling New York Mets 11-1 on Tuesday night.
Dwight Gooden wasn't the only troubled 1986 Mets great to grace Dr. Drew's "Celebrity Rehab." According to Dr. K, Lenny Dykstra made an uninvited appearance to try and break his former teammate out.
I'm glad I only have to imagine what it would be like for the Yankees and Mets to reverse roles. I don't have to actually deal with this problem because it's not real for me or other Yankees fans.
Fred Wilpon's "lousy club" could lose up to $70 million this year, according to a second headline-grabbing profile of the Mets' embattled owner to surface this week.
The Mets are handling Fred Wilpon's critical comments about his top players "internally." Scott Boras has a different approach.
Justin Turner has become an unexpected hero for the Mets, especially with David Wright going on the disabled list with a stress fracture in his lower back.
Jose Reyes isn't worth all the money he wants. Carlos Beltran is no longer a top-tier player. David Wright isn't a superstar. As Fred Wilpon's comments continue to be the hot topic, the Mets said in a statement: "We are handling the matter internally."
Dwight Gooden joined Boomer & Craig this morning in the Allstate Studio and really opened up to the guys. Right off the bat they got into Doc's well documented drug use and the road his abuse took him down.
As if he could open Monday's schmooze with anything else, Steve Somers tackles Wilpon's sharp criticism of Carlos Beltran, Jose Reyes and David Wright. And you might just be surprised at what he had to say...
It was Mets central today on the "Boomer & Carton Morning Extravaganza" as the fallout continues and Fred Wilpon's inflammatory comments to The New Yorker Magazine take on a life of their own.
The Mets could have been sitting in Chicago on their off-day at the .500 mark, after taking two of three from the Yankees in the first installment of the Subway Series. Coulda - woulda - shoulda. Never happened.
Lost in the chaos created by Bernard Madoff and the Wilpons is a very real truth: the Mets are a lot better than many want to give them credit for. And frustrated Fred needs to turn that frown upside-down and be happy for a change.
Mets fans might find themselves stunned after reading Jeffrey Toobin's epic profile of Fred Wilpon in the latest issue of The New Yorker. At times Wilpon sounds more like a jilted fan than the owner of New York's National League franchise.
What bothers me the most is these comments are so out of character for Fred Wilpon who has always struck me as a person who takes responsibility for the struggles of this franchise.
Mets third baseman David Wright is eager to get back on the field. He's hoping a trip to Los Angeles on Monday for an examination with noted back specialist Dr. Robert Watkins will help.
To a fan, the Subway Series has been about more than baseball for over a decade. Your ancestry and intelligence are questioned, among many unprintable things, depending on the "NY" on your baseball cap. At least, that's how it used to be.
The team that only hits home runs and can't get a hit with runners in scoring position had a pretty amazing 7th inning on Sunday.
This weekend Hall of Famer Gary Carter revealed that doctors discovered four "very small" brain tumors after he had an MRI on Friday in Florida. Friends and former 1986 Mets teammates were stunned when they heard the news.
The Subway Series finale had been filled with promise for the Mets. And then they derailed. Not as swiftly or as dramatically as in the first Subway Series game at new Yankee Stadium — remember Luis Castillo? — but an especially painful defeat nonetheless.
Jeffrey Toobin authored the article in the latest edition of the The New Yorker -- a piece that is almost certain to rock the Mets' already fragile existence.
Fred Wilpon, Mets chairman and chief executive, recently sat down with Jeffrey Toobin of the The New Yorker for a little chat -- and it's safe to say that Wilpon has not lost any passion for his team.
Steve Somers recaps the Mets' Sunday afternoon Subway Series implosion in a way only he can pull off. So what did he say? You'll just have to listen...
