Dropping The Dickey On 2011 & Hoping For A Better 2012 For The Mets

An Obituary For Mets Hopes

In Memory of

METS HOPES (1962-2011)

After a long lingering illness, Mets Hopes died in Queens New York in December of 2011.

Merry Christmas Mets Fans From The Apple

12 Days Of Metsmas: Scenes From A Mets Christmas Story

"How about a nice futbol?"

A Christmas Story: Deleted Scene

"A Derek Jeter autographed ball! How in the world did you get one of these?"

12 Days Of Metsmas: Terry Collins is Home Alone

As if having Wally and Tim Teufel breathing down the back of his neck wasn't bad enough, Terry also has to watch out for that evil Tim Curry.

12 Days Of Metsmas: Selfish Santa

You're all getting coal this year.

12 Days Of Metsmas: Jason Bay in...The Santa No Trade Clause

No matter how much you wish he wouldn't, he just keeps coming down that chimney.

12 Days Of Metsmas: Daniel Murphy Stars In A Christmas Classic...Die Hard

Terrorists have broken into Citi Field on Christmas Eve and are trying to steal what little money the Wilpons have left.  Unfortunately for the terrorists, they didn't count on one thing: Daniel Murphy.  Murph is determined to save the day and win back the second base job. One thing is for sure, it's a bad day to be a terrorist...and Justin Turner.

Are The Mets Sending The Fans A Message With This Year's Holiday Video?

12 Days Of Metsmas: Scrooged

Unfortunately this movie doesn't end with Mets fans joining together to sing "Put A Little Love In Your Heart".  Oh and it was the S.S. Minnow, James.

12 Days Of Metsmas: Miracle On 126th Street

Six year old Susan has doubts about her favorite ballclub. Her mother told her the "secret" about ownership's money problems a long time ago, so Susan doesn't expect much from the Flushing nine. But after meeting a special knuckleballer (Robert Allen Dickey) who convinces her that he's the real thing, Susan is given the most precious gift of all - something to believe in.

12 Days Of Metsmas: Sandy Alderson's Christmas Vacation

Sandy Griswold just wants a winning ballclub for Christmas. But with players leaving, injuries mounting and a cheap boss to deal with, is there really any way for him to pull it off?  On top of all of that, Cousin Terry has shown up unannounced...

12 Days Of Metsmas: Daniel Herrera and Jon Rauch star in Elf

He's 5-6. He's 6-10. Can two mismatched elves share a bullpen without driving each other crazy?

12 Days Of Metsmas: It's A Wonderful Life...As Long As You're Not David Wright

David Wright is down on his luck.  His power has deserted him, his glove isn't what it used to be and his best friend left him to go to Florida.  Wright is contemplating throwing himself off the Whitestone Bridge when he is visited by a guardian angel who shows him what it would be like for the Mets had Wright never come here.  Sadly, it turns out the Mets actually would have done better without Wright and let's just say it doesn't end well for David.

12 Days Of Metsmas: The Grinch

Day 2 brings us this Mets holiday classic.  Fire away with your plot ideas.  I promise I'll get to some more upbeat stuff on day 3.

12 Days Of Metsmas: Jingle All The Way

With the holiday season upon us, I thought I'd try something a little different.  For the next 12 days, I'll be photoshopping Mets personalities onto various holiday movie posters.  Your job is to hit the comments section and tell me what you think this movie would be about.  We kick things off with Jingle All The Way starring Fred & Jeff Wilpon.  Go!

Ryan Braun: Carlos Beltran Selfishly Made Me Take Steroids

National League MVP Ryan Braun has suddenly found himself on the hot seat after testing positive for PED's.  While many expected Braun to appeal the test, the Brewers star player is taking a surprisingly honest route and confessing to what we all knew to be true anyway: That Carlos Beltran forced him to do it.

Video: Sex, Violence & David Wright

I don't know how in the world Darren at The 7 Line found this but I'm glad he sent it to me.  Apparently the Mets Golden Boy is into some very weird stuff.  Be warned though, this video is very NSFW.

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League Of Vampires: "We Have Nothing To Do With The Mets"

Recently there has been a lot of talk among bloggers involving the Mets and vampires.  So much so that the League Of Vampires called a press conference to set the record straight.

Lil' Murph's Diary: I'm A Trade Rumor!

Dear Diary,

This is a special week in offseason baseball.  Mr. Alderson and some of his helpers have flown out to Texas to take part in the Winter Meetings.  While other stuff is done I suppose, the winter meetings seem to be all about signing players who are free agents and making trades.  There are a gazillion reporters and bloggers out there so trade rumors come flying out of that area like nobody's business.

The Obligatory Overly Melodramatic Goodbye Jose Reyes Video

Join The Apple At McFaddens NYC Tonight For The 7 Line's Calendar Release Party

Do you like drinking?  Do you like pretty girls?  Do you like drinking with pretty girls?

If you answered yes to any of these questions than why not come down to McFaddens in NYC (NOT Citi Field) for The 7 Line's Girls of Blue and Orange calendar release party.  Several Mets bloggers will be in attendance as well as all 12 calendar girls.  If you're keeping score at home that's 12 more girls than are usually found when Mets bloggers get together.

The entire staff of The Apple (me) will be on hand and I'll be signing your laptops, smartphones or printouts of any of my articles. See you there.

When:

December 3, 2011 9:00PM

Where:

McFaddens Saloon NYC

800 Second Ave, Manhattan, NY 10017

More Info Here

Photo: Mets GM Sandy Alderson Speaks To Bloggers

Recycled Apples: Omar Minaya's Christmas Album

I promise I'll get some new stuff up soon but for now here's something from the archives.  Omar Minaya's Christmas album.  See the complete track list here.