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Photos from Friday’s 6-4 Newark Bears victory over Worcester
Friday night I went to my second Newark Bears game of the season. It was a much closer contest than the opening night game – this time, the Bears won 6-4, but Worcester sent the tying run to the plate in the ninth inning. It was also a quick game, finishing up in just 2 [...]
Welcome to the big leagues, Robert Carson
I missed Friday night’s Mets game, and that means I was spared watched a 14-5 drubbing at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays. That’s almost certainly a good thing. However, I didn’t get to watch a couple of late-game pitching performances that likely would have amused me. Catcher Rob Johnson ended up pitching the [...]
Photos from Newark Bears Opening Night
The Newark Bears defeated the Worcester Tornadoes 9-2 last night to open the Can-Am League’s 2012 season. I enjoyed watching the Bears win. I was particularly impressed with new centerfielder Quentin Davis‘ speed – he had a pair of triples and scored two runs. Left fielder Bryce Lane also had a good night, going 3-for-4 [...]
Canseco’s return to Newark marks start of 2012 Can-Am League season
The Newark Bears and Worcester Tornadoes will open the 2012 Can-Am League season tonight with a 6:35 p.m. game at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in Newark. This will be the first Can-Am League game for new Bears manager Ken Oberkfell and scheduled Bears starter Michael Ness. Newark Mayor Cory Booker is scheduled to throw [...]
So long, D.J.
The Mets bullpen blew it again Wednesday night – this time, the goat was Jon Rauch. I’m sure all of the remaining relievers will have opportunities before the year is done, but at least Sandy Alderson finally made the decision to take D.J. Carrasco out of the picture after the Mets’ 6-3 loss to the [...]
Worst kept secret in baseball to be revealed: Mets will host 2013 All-Star Game
Emperor for Life Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon are expected to announce today what everyone has known for quite some time: Citi Field will host the 2013 All-Star Game. The Mets have only hosted the All-Star Game once before: [...]
Much ado about little: Carrasco, Collins add drama to 8-0 Mets loss
It probably would have been better if tonight’s game between the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers had gotten rained out. Dillon Gee pitched about as well as I expected Miguel Batista to yesterday, allowing seven runs in 5 1/3 innings. Travis Ishikawa, a backup first baseman known mainly for his glove, hit two home runs – [...]
In the mailbox (last) week: Solly Hemus
I never got around to writing an “In the mailbox this week” post this weekend. It’s a quick one, too, since I only got one signed card back recently from my autograph requests. Solly Hemus was a solid, if not spectacular, infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies from 1949 to 1959. During [...]
NJ Lawmaker wants Major League Baseball to retire Roberto Clemente’s uniform number
State Senator M. Teresa Ruiz (D-Essex County) wants Major League Baseball to retire Roberto Clemente‘s uniform number. She has sponsored a resolution that “Respectfully requests that Major League Baseball retire the number 21 in honor of the life and career of Roberto Clemente.” “Roberto Clemente was not only an outstanding major league baseball player, he [...]
And that’s why they play the game…
I did not expect the Mets to find a way to score three runs on just three hits. I did not expect Miguel Batista to pitch seven shutout innings. I did not expect Frank Francisco to get a save chance tonight. I did expect him to find a way to blow it once he did. The [...]
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