Happy is the New Sad
Happy is the New Sad
They say that pink is the new black, thirty is the new twenty, and quiet is the new loud. Metstradamus knows what you mean. Because now that the Mets are in first place, happy is the new sad.
[In Columns]By Metstradamus



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[In Columns]
Mid-Term GradesMid-Term Grades
[Jul. 16, 2008] What kind of university would this be if we didn't give out grades from time to time? Take a look at how the Mets did on their report cards in the first half of the season.
By Jack Flynn
Also: Discuss with Jack Flynn and others in our forums

Queens: The World's Happiest Place?Queens: The World's Happiest Place?
[Jul. 13, 2008] Seems kinda hard to believe, right? But everyone does seem to have a smile these days at Shea. What a difference a few weeks — and a new manager — make.
By Mike McGann

PotpourriPotpourri
[Jul. 11, 2008] Metstradamus has been as indecisive as Brett Favre has been lately, to the point where there have been many things on his mind, and he just didn't know what to talk about. Lucky (or unlucky) for you, he decided to talk about them all ... from Moises Alou to Chris Russo to Billy Wagner Yankee jerseys.
By Metstradamus

[In Features]
2008 Mets Season Preview2008 Mets Season Preview
[Mar. 31, 2008] There's a lot of questions going in, but because of the weakness of the rest of the NL East, the Mets should still be the team to beat in 2008.
By Mike McGann
Also: Talk about it in our lively forums!

Mack Attack: Vol. I, Issue XIIIMack Attack: Vol. I, Issue XIII
[Mar. 9, 2008] Mack's Spring Training report is in the books, along with a look around the minor leagues, the ex-Met report, and a look ahead to 2009.
By John Mackin Ade

Mack's March Prospect RankingMack's March Prospect Ranking
[Mar. 1, 2008] John Mackin Ade's Mets Prospect Rankings for March are in ..... pay attention, you'll be quizzed later.
By John Mackin Ade
Also: Discuss In Our Forums

[In News]
Take The Train To The GameTake The Train To The Game
[Apr. 14, 2008] F.U.'s own Matt "The Stat" Himelfarb outlines the trip to Shea via mass transit, and makes a very good case for taking the train to the game.
By Matt "The Stat" Himelfarb
Also: Talk about it in our lively forums!

Mets Ace Deal For SantanaMets Ace Deal For Santana
[Jan. 29, 2008] The Mets have apparently completed a deal to acquire Johan Santana — for four minor leaguers — if the team can reach a long-term contract deal with the ace pitcher.


Mets Acquire CastilloMets Acquire Castillo
[Jul. 30, 2007] The Mets have added second baseman Luis Castillo for the stretch run, dealing a pair of A-ball players, for the switch-hitting three-time All-Star.

[In Minors]
Savannah's Historic Grayson Stadium Takes ShapeSavannah's Historic Grayson Stadium Takes Shape
[Nov. 5, 2007] The parent-club Mets aren't the only team in the system upgrading their home field. There's plenty of work taking place on Victory Drive as well. (picture courtesy John Mackin Ade)
By John Mackin Ade
Also: Discuss In Our Forums

End of the Year Prospect RankingsEnd of the Year Prospect Rankings
[Nov. 4, 2007] In a year that saw the Mets brightest prospect's value plunge, had a 20th round pick out of Francis Maron capture sterling honors, and more than a few breakout seasons, our 2008 rankings looks a whole lot different than 2007.
By Matt Himelfarb
Also: Discuss In Our Forums.

Mack’s Top Mets Prospect List – August 2007Mack’s Top Mets Prospect List – August 2007
[Aug. 1, 2007] It is high, it is deep and it is far away the best listing of Mets Minor League Prospects you can find anywhere: It's Mack's Top 40 Prospect List for August!
By John Mackin Ade
Also: Talk about it in our lively forums!





Mack Attack

[In The Mack Attack]
Mack Attack: July 25, 2008Mack Attack: July 25, 2008
[Jul. 25, 2008] The trade market appears to be narrowing, meanwhile Binghamton keeps on rolling.
By John Mackin Ade

The Mack Attack: July 24, 2008The Mack Attack: July 24, 2008
[Jul. 24, 2008] Johan Santana has been unlucky, meanwhile a look at the biggest flops on 2008 in the Mets' minor league system.
By John Mackin Ade

Mack Attack: July 23, 2008Mack Attack: July 23, 2008
[Jul. 23, 2008] Apparently, the Mets have a few prospects still...meanwhile, Dan Murphy is playing yet another position in AA and the phenom Wilmer Flores is back in action.
By John Mackin Ade



News Roundup
The Proper Pre-Game SoundtrackThe Proper Pre-Game Soundtrack
[Jul. 23, 2008] The games are starting to really mean something, so let's start getting pumped up.
By Ken Dynamo

Where's Wagner?Where's Wagner?
[Jul. 23, 2008] Life without your closer is no fun, as the Mets proved last night. But whenever Billy Wagner has been left in the bullpen because "conventional wisdom" said he should, the Mets have suffered for it this season.
By Jack Flynn
Also: Wail in anguish in our forums!

Are You a Victim of GIGS?Are You a Victim of GIGS?
[Jul. 21, 2008] Matt Himelfarb offers his thoughts on the disease that has haunted Mets' fans for seemingly eternity or since the summer of 1962.
By Matt Himelfarb
Also: Go Postal over this one in our forums

Midsummer DelusionsMidsummer Delusions
[Jul. 17, 2008] Is Fernando Tatis truly the solution in left field or just another Midsummer delusion? Matt Himelfarb explains.
By Matt Himelfarb
Also: Rant about this in our forums!

A Day Without Baseball Is Like A Day Without SunshineA Day Without Baseball Is Like A Day Without Sunshine
[Jul. 17, 2008] Days with no baseball on are miserable, and Wednesday was definitely one of those days.
By Ken Dynamo
Also: Discuss with Ken Dynamo and others in our forums

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July 25, 2008

Mets vs. Cardinals
Shea Stadium
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Now that they've grabbed first place, can they find a way to hold onto to it? With the trade deadline coming in less than week, the Mets will be buyers — and players the rest of the way. But they need to reset after the big series with the Phillies and be ready for the Cards.

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