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High Expectations in Port St. Lucie: Takeaways from My First Day in Mets Camp
There are very few two word phrases in the English language that, when spoken together, instantly bring a smile to your face. I do. Game 7. Spring Training. Opening Day. So yes, I am smiling.( You maybe able to see it in the picture above, but take my word for it) Everything worked out. The 6:45 a.m. flight from Islip to West Palm lifted off on time. Wheels down at 9:45. I was in the rental car by 10:05 and on the back fields by 11:15. Not bad for a February morning that bega

Mark Rosenman
Feb 155 min read


A Touch of Grae: When a Kessinger Joins the Mets, Even the Black Cat Purrs
Some transactions exist purely to help a Triple-A roster survive the dog days. Others exist to give a manager a spring training body who can play short, second, third, and probably sell peanuts if needed. And then there are the rare ones that exist almost entirely to poke the baseball gods in the ribs and say, remember 1969? The Mets’ minor-league agreement with Grae Kessinger, complete with a non-roster invitation to spring training, fits squarely into that last category. On

Mark Rosenman
Jan 283 min read


Mets Add Firepower to Bullpen with Signing of Devin “Airbender” Williams
The New York Mets reportedly have made a bold move tonight, signing elite free agent reliever Devin Williams . Known for his devastating changeup and electric strikeout ability, Williams immediately upgrades a bullpen that has shown flashes of dominance but lacked consistent late-inning reliability. Williams, 31, first made a name for himself in Milwaukee, where he debuted in 2019. By the following season, he was a household name in relief pitching, winning both the National

Mark Rosenman
Dec 1, 20253 min read


Defense, Contracts, and the Bigger Picture: Nimmo Out, Semien In
I’ve had the privilege of covering Brandon Nimmo for his entire Mets career, and let me tell you, the guy has been more gracious with his time than any ballplayer has a right to be. On-field interviews, appearances on my radio show, random chats in the dugout—Brandon always showed up with that trademark smile that made you wonder if he knew something wonderful about the world that the rest of us Mets fans didn’t. And it’s not just me; he’s exactly the kind of player an organi

Mark Rosenman
Nov 23, 20259 min read


Saturday Seasons: 1978- False Optimism
With the conclusion of the first season under the new realities of free agency and how the game was impacted, the results for Mets fans...

Mark Rosenman
Jul 12, 20255 min read
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