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Is He The Wright Guy?

I will open this article up with a opinion. Some might not like it but I feel someone should say it - The New York Mets should trade David Wright. I have been watching these lack-luster Mets and have been getting sick...

Written by Brendan Costello about 5 months ago 38 reads 17 comments
Top Ten Baseball Rivalries of All Time

here are a lot of great baseball rivals in past years. What is a baseball rival you might ask? Well to me a baseball rivalry is when you, as a fan, hate the opposing teams and their fans...

Written by Brendan Costello about 5 months ago 235 reads 26 comments
Mets-Phillies: Bring On The Big Boys!!

After a dismal road trip against bottom feeders of the league, the Mets will head back to Citi to play the first-place Phillies. This is a great series for the Mets to prove to everyone, including themselves, that they are a good ballclub...

Written by Brendan Costello about 5 months ago 57 reads 16 comments
Mets Need To Regain Focus!

After getting swept by the doormat of the N.L. Central, the Pirates, our New York Metropolitans will try to regain focus as they head to Washington for a three-game series...

Written by Brendan Costello about 5 months ago 7 reads 0 comments
Ten Things the Mets Should Do to Get Better

I have been watching the mets all year and have been coming up with ton's of thing they could do to get better. It just seems like this team is so under achieving. They are not a bad team by any means, just misguided...

Written by Brendan Costello about 6 months ago 146 reads 32 comments
Pedro Martinez Back in a Met Uniform?

Pedro Martinez back in a Mets uniform? Could it be true? I have read some articles and heard some things and this could possibly happen pretty soon. This would be a great pick-up for the banged up Mets...

Written by Brendan Costello about 6 months ago 72 reads 23 comments
Top 10 MLB Teams as of June 3

For the first third of the season we have seen a lot of good baseball. Who are the best you might ask? I have decided to put together who I feel are the best baseball teams in the MLB. I will be writing the top ten in witch I feel are the best teams...

Written by Brendan Costello about 6 months ago 325 reads 33 comments
What It Takes To Be a True Met Fan

Empty promises, winter long stomach aches, and punch-filled walls – you might know what I'm talking about. This is what a true Mets fan deals with every year. Whether it's Beltran promising the N...

Written by Brendan Costello about 6 months ago 45 reads 6 comments
Johan Is Here: We Are Saved!!!

Johan Santana will come in and save the day: that is one statement the Mets can confidently say. After watching the Mets blow another game, it will be pleasant to watch Johan pitch. He is what keeps us Met fans safe...

Written by Brendan Costello about 6 months ago 11 reads 1 comments
The New York Mets' Bullpen Fails Again (Well, Actually, J.J. Putz Fails Again)

The bullpen fails again; well, actually, J.J. fails again. The Mets started off the game with timely hitting and great base running. To add to the five-nothing lead, Livan Hernandez was pitching very well, striking out six and giving up three in 5...

Written by Brendan Costello about 6 months ago 11 reads 3 comments
Mets Need Sweep in Pittsburgh

Yes, it’s Pittsburgh, and they have been a bottom feeder in the central for years. This does not mean the Mets should take them lightly. The Mets are sending out their B-team for their sixth straight game...

Written by Brendan Costello about 6 months ago 12 reads 2 comments
The New York Mets Have No Fire in Their Stomach

New year, same disappointing team. The New York Mets opened the 2009 season with great expectation like usual. I mean who wouldn't expect them to win? The second highest payroll, the new stadium, ...

Written by Brendan Costello about 6 months ago 73 reads 4 comments
New York Mets: Top of the East as of May 31. September 30—Who Knows?

The New York Mets sit at the top of the east as of May 31. September 30—who knows? I mean, who is to say they won't build our hope, our faith and then smash it down faster than they built it...

Written by Brendan Costello about 6 months ago 19 reads 1 comments

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Brendan Costello Article Archive

Is He The Wright Guy?

Top Ten Baseball Rivalries of All Time

Mets-Phillies: Bring On The Big Boys!!

Mets Need To Regain Focus!

Ten Things the Mets Should Do to Get Better

Pedro Martinez Back in a Met Uniform?

Top 10 MLB Teams as of June 3

What It Takes To Be a True Met Fan

Johan Is Here: We Are Saved!!!

The New York Mets' Bullpen Fails Again (Well, Actually, J.J. Putz Fails Again)

Mets Need Sweep in Pittsburgh

The New York Mets Have No Fire in Their Stomach

New York Mets: Top of the East as of May 31. September 30—Who Knows?

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