LetsGoMets’s blog

Separating the Mets fans from the Mets phonies.

2009-10-28T22:48:54Z

I keep reading and hearing about it. A Yankees vs. Phillies World Series is the ultimate nightmare for Mets fans. It's like choosing between cancer and AIDS. Both suck, and no matter who wins, you still lose. Well, that's true and yet, not. ...

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2009 MLB World Series Prediction

2009-10-28T04:59:15Z

But first, a quick rundown of the LCS predictions I made and how they turned out. AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim My prediction: Yankees in 7 games. Reality: Yankees in 6 games. I really ...

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The Mariano Rivera spitball controversy that wasn't.

2009-10-20T18:53:07Z

Hey, I wanted to believe it too, but it just didn't make any sense. It all started last night when "Quinlan's Goofy Swing" at Angels' fan site halosheaven.com posted a Zapruder-film like desconstruction of a piece of video footage from ALCS Game...

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LIVEBLOGGING - ALCS Game 2: Angels vs. Yankees

2009-10-17T23:55:15Z

A whole lotta talk about the weather in the Bronx, but so far, the sheets of rain have not fallen from the skies. The tarp is not on the field, and while it's still just as cold as it was 24 hours prior during Game 1, it looks like the game will g...

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2009 MLB Playoff Predictions - ALCS and NLDS

2009-10-15T23:59:10Z

Round 1 of the 2009 MLB Playoffs has completed, and I did not do very well in my predictions, which you can point and laugh at here. Of course, predictions are just that. Results you expect to occur, hopefully with some rhyme and reason to back i...

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Rudy Jaramillo is available. But is there a spot for him with the Mets?

2009-10-15T03:33:14Z

Mets don't have plans to speak to Rudy Jaramillohttp://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-don-t-have-plans-to-speak-to-jaramillo-1.1524107 Often when Met fans want someone fired, they don't have a solution to who the replacement is other ...

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LIVEBLOGGING - ALDS Game 3 - Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Boston Red Sox

2009-10-11T16:00:45Z

Thanks MLB, for scheduling this 3rd game between the Angels and Red Sox at 9 in the fucking morning on a friggin Sunday. Well, as long as I'm barely awake for this game, mind as well liveblog what will hopefully be a 3-game sweep of the Red Sox...

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Angels win Game 2 of the ALDS over the Boston Red Sox

2009-10-10T07:34:31Z

Watching the Angels on TV dominate the Boston Red Sox by a final score of 5-0 was something to behold. John Lackey pitching 7.1 IP of shutout ball against the potent Red Sox offense. Torii Hunter was the hero of the game with a 3-run BOMB off of ...

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The history of the Angels' rally monkey

2009-10-08T18:34:51Z

A nice article from the NYTimes on the history, and effects of the Rally Monkey. FEAR HIM!!!!

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2009 MLB Playoff Predictions - ALDS and NLDS

2009-10-07T09:35:00Z

It's the most...wonderful tiiiiime of the year!!!! October baseball baby, and while the Mets ain't in it, the Angels are. So, there's some joy in Mudville. The 8 teams are set for the Division Series, so imma gonna break it down... AMERICAN ...

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