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I'm the writer, owner, programmer, designer... etc of www.ceetar.com and http://www.ceetar.com/optimisticmetsfan

I love the Mets, baseball, brew my own beer, and am working towards sampling every beer at Citi Field. (there are over 30)

Michael's Recent Articles

2009 World Series: Bad News

Published 15 days ago
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ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 20: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees looks on during the seventh inning stretch in Game Four of the ALCS against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Angel Stadium on October 20, 2009 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Derek Jeter: Have You Been to My Website Lately?

Published 21 days ago
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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 9: Chris Russo (L) and Mike Francesa attend Joe Torre's Safe at Home 5th Annual Gala on November 9, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

Did WFAN Curse the Mets?

Published 26 days ago
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BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 29: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after flying out in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 29, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.The Blue Jays defeated the Red Sox 8-7. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

MLB Playoff Predictions

Published about 1 month ago
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Dan Karell responded to a comment on The New York Islanders' Problems Don't Start on the Ice
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Chris TMC has picked First Last Game at Citi Field: We're Gonna Miss It as a favorite article

The Short List What Michael thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Carlos Beltran, Mike Pelfrey
Favorite Sports Teams

New York Mets, New York Islanders
Favorite Coaches

NOT Jerry Manuel
All Time Sports Moment

Was at Shea Stadium for Ventura's Grand Slam Single
Most Memorable Game Attended

Was at Shea Stadium for Ventura's Grand Slam Single
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Complete Games in a season
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

professional sports only please..

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by Keith
28 days ago

In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel
by Goon
about 1 month ago

Looking for a good laugh?

NY Yankee pitcher Joba Chamberlain is a ridiculous, clown pig who people laugh at!

Now sit back, relax, and mock this miserable lump of human pork as you watch my slideshow:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256098-oink-oink-joba-oink-oink
by Mike
2 months ago

As the Mets are done, the season is still fun

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241718-as-the-mets-are-done-the-season-is-still-fun
by Richard
3 months ago

I thought I'd get my 2 cents in. Your comments will be appreciated. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226165-omar-minaya-chance-for-redemption
by Richard
3 months ago

A real piece of history to show you why we are where we are today. Enjoy and comment if you choose too, please.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/221859-anatomy-of-a-franchise-new-york-mets-part-v-grants-tomb
by Matthew
4 months ago

Hey,

After the great success of my first article about the uniform numbers 1-10, I have come back with the next installment, with the best players to wear the uniform numbers 11-20. I hope you can take a look and even comment on my choices. Thanks in advance!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217379-best-current-baseball-players-by-uniform-number-11-20

- Matthew Falkenbury
by Richard
4 months ago

Take a peak at my blast at my team, the New York Mets. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216827-2009-ny-mets-mid-season-report-wait-until-next-year.

Also I have created a blog called Rsmclosersblog@blogspot.com
by Richard
4 months ago

Part Four at your door. Enjoy. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/213252-anatomy-of-a-franchise-the-new-york-mets-part-iv-was-1969-a-fluke
by Mike
4 months ago

Should the Mets trade for the Dodgers Juan Pierre.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/212217-should-the-mets-trade-for-juan-pierre
by Richard
4 months ago

If you read my stuff, you knew this was coming. Here it is. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/209398-good-bye-jerry-time-to-look-ahead
by Keith
5 months ago

Hey,

do you think Tim Redding can be a strong enough starter for the Mets?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/196844-as-certain-mets-veterans-flourish-one-completely-falters

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