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Omar Minaya: Offense Was Not The Team's Problem Last Year

I figure I'd share my opinion on Minaya's comments at today's press conference. According to Metsblog, Matt Cerrone says that when questioned about any additional moves to address the offense, ...

Written by Eric Brenner about 10 months ago 36 reads 0 comments
Carlos Delgado Will Determine The Mets' Success in 2009

Maybe you will call me greedy, but I think I'm just thinking smart. While this offseason began with a bang for the Mets with the signing of Francisco Rodriguez and J.J. Putz, the remainder has been a disappointment...

Written by Eric Brenner about 10 months ago 122 reads 4 comments
Philadelphia: A City Obsessed

Well, it's been quite some time since I've written here. After much distress and disappointment yet again at the end of this season, not to mention the Phillies' irritating, yet deserved, success this postseason, I needed some time to collect my thoughts.

Written by Eric Brenner about about 1 year ago 471 reads 10 comments
In The Words Of Joe B, "Oh, The Pain"

I have just one question: Why cant the Mets just lose normally? Why does it always have to be some extravagant, anguish filled, monumental collapse-type loss to these Phillies? But anyway, when I came to BR...

Written by Eric Brenner about about 1 year ago 147 reads 0 comments
New York Mets Using a Very Young Lineup

After reading the starting lineup posting from Metsblog.com at work today, it actually amazed me to look at the infielders. The entire infield was homegrown. Wright at third, Reyes at short, Reyes at second, and Evans at first...

Written by Eric Brenner about about 1 year ago 200 reads 0 comments
July 2008 and the New York Mets: A Look at the Numbers

Yes, the Mets have had a great July. They have potentially turned their season around. Johan is pitching great as he has done all year, Pelfrey is finally pitching the way he's been hyped the ...

Written by Eric Brenner about about 1 year ago 1,262 reads 1 comments
Jose Reyes: Loved in NY, Hated Everywhere Else

As I was watching the Mets-Phillies Game last night on Comcast Sportsnet, I finally decided that I will never watch the Mets on that station ever again...

Written by Eric Brenner about about 1 year ago 365 reads 4 comments
$140 Million=1.5 All Star Selections

Since every team in the Majors nowadays must be represented by at least one player in the All Star game, the Mets had to send someone. This has not been a problem in the recent past, with 6 players being sent to the show in '06 and 4 in '07...

Written by Eric Brenner about about 1 year ago 259 reads 0 comments
It May Be Time for "The Kid"

Yesterday on The Fan, Joe and Evan brought up an interesting point regarding the corner outfield spots for the New York Mets...

Written by Eric Brenner about about 1 year ago 240 reads 9 comments
New York Mets=Unwatchable

Well, I haven't written a Mets article for some time, and it has been for a few reasons. The most relevant, though, is for the simple reason that there is nothing left so say...

Written by Eric Brenner about about 1 year ago 500 reads 2 comments
Strahan Retires: A Name Synonymous with the New York Football Giants

With Michael Strahan's retirement announcement coming today, so does the end of a great era. For as long as I remember watching the Giants, Michael has been a part of the team, and for nearly every game...

Written by Eric Brenner about about 1 year ago 247 reads 2 comments
Why the New York Mets Won't Make the Playoffs in 2008

Abysmal. That's all that can be said about the Mets dropping a twin bill to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. It seems like it's back to the old ways for the Mets. Not only for this season, but historically...

Written by Eric Brenner about about 1 year ago 507 reads 2 comments
Mets-Yankees: Has the Subway Series Lost its Luster?

For over 10 years now, the Mets and Yankees have been playing two series against each other during regular-season play...

Written by Eric Brenner about about 1 year ago 445 reads 1 comments
New York Mets' Aaron Heilman Struggles Again

As this article is being written, Lee Mazzilli is giving his reaction to Aaron Heliman’s disaster of an inning in tonight’s 5-3 loss to the Nationals. Everything I had planned to speak of in this article was addressed by Mazzilli...

Written by Eric Brenner about about 1 year ago 544 reads 1 comments
Fielding the Best Team, No matter the Cost

The Mets made a number of roster moves yesterday which may have seemed like no-brainers, but also clearly showed their fans their commitment to fielding the best possible team...

Written by Eric Brenner about about 1 year ago 243 reads 0 comments
New York Mets: Fielding A Winning Team, No Matter the Cost

Prior to last night's game against the Nationals, the Mets made a number of roster moves which may seem like no-brainers, but prove that the Mets are willing to field the best possible team this year...

Written by Eric Brenner about about 1 year ago 326 reads 1 comments

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Eric Brenner Article Archive

Omar Minaya: Offense Was Not The Team's Problem Last Year

Carlos Delgado Will Determine The Mets' Success in 2009

Philadelphia: A City Obsessed

In The Words Of Joe B, "Oh, The Pain"

New York Mets Using a Very Young Lineup

July 2008 and the New York Mets: A Look at the Numbers

Jose Reyes: Loved in NY, Hated Everywhere Else

$140 Million=1.5 All Star Selections

It May Be Time for "The Kid"

New York Mets=Unwatchable

Strahan Retires: A Name Synonymous with the New York Football Giants

Why the New York Mets Won't Make the Playoffs in 2008

Mets-Yankees: Has the Subway Series Lost its Luster?

New York Mets' Aaron Heilman Struggles Again

Fielding the Best Team, No matter the Cost

New York Mets: Fielding A Winning Team, No Matter the Cost

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