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Shea Stadium – A Poetic Tribute

There was once a park named Shea Where the New York Mets would play But then they choked twice And thought it’d be nice To pack up and move away Or, if you prefer the fine art of haiku: Forty four long years The space where big Shea once stood Is now for parking...

New year, same difficulty finding interesting things to write

One year ended, another began, and I’m Uncle Ben for the fifth time.  Emma, if you’re reading this, you’re officially the smartest. My life keeps rolling on, much as it has these last 15 months in the Big Apple. I work a lot. I go out with friends a...

Mets Are The Most New York Team EVER

With the recent addition of the Buffalo Bisons as the AAA afiliate, the Mets now have four teams in New York State, solidifying their status as the New Yorkiest baseball team, ever. Single-A Brooklyn Cyclones – An affiliate since 2001, the Brooklyn Cyclones play...

Shea goes out with a whimper

Moments ago, the Mets fell to the Marlins 4-2 in the final game of the season.  For the second straight season, the Mets end the season one game shy of the playoffs. This game was so emblematic of the major issues this team has had all year (and especially in...