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Now retiring from the Yankees: Number 99

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:39:00 +0000

By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com 11/26/09 11:00 AM EST Bob Sheppard served more than 50 seasons as the "Voice of Yankee Stadium," his clear, concise and correct style proudly providing the soundtracks of summer for Yankees players from Joe DiMaggio to Derek Jeter. One month after celebrating his 99th ...

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NYPD firing range moving to Queens, but sniper training to remain at Rodman's Neck

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:49:56 +0000

Getting rid of the random gunfire is great. Now if City Islanders could only do something about all those explosions. That's the reaction to news the city will move the Police Department's nearby firing range at Rodman's Neck to a new police academy in Queens. Islanders have endured the ...

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Minor League Transactions

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:28:00 +0000

This time: Nov. 18-23 Previous installment: Nov. 6-17 The 40-man additions here are duplicated in our team-by-team rundown. Elsewhere, we find news of a few free agents signing and also the Giants formally going about adding Angel Villalona to the restricted list. His status for ’10 ...

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Wilson Valdez Signed – But Not By Mets

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:16:11 +0000

After providing stellar defense and hitting .256 through 41 games as a replacement shortstop / utilityman for the Mets, Wilson Valdez was not re-signed and given the chance to test the market. It didn’t take long for Valdez to find a taker — he’s been signed by the ...

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Twitter Poll: Invite three Mets to Thanksgiving

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:50:00 +0000

Question: What three former or current Mets would you invite to Thanksgiving dinner, and why? Here are some responses… CMSB said: Doc and Darryl, because they'd bring the good stuff. Butch Huskey, so I could say "pass the turkey, Butch" DanPirozzi said: Heilman so I can ...

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Latest buzz from the MLB offseason

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:59:44 +0000

GM meetings: Monday's buzz | Tuesday's buzz | Wednesday's buzz Saturday's latest news and notes Nats drawing interest in Willingham 2:56 p.m. The Nationals again are drawing strong trade interest in left fielder Josh Willingham. Whether they are willing to move him is another question. ...

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Sheppard officially calls it a career

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:39:12 +0000

Bob Sheppard makes his final Yankee Stadium appearance. (Photo by Benjamin Kabak) While nothing but a formality at this point, Bob Sheppard has officially retired . In a discussion with MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch, Sheppard said that, at age 99, he won’t be returning as the ...

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Sheppard hangs up the mike

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:26:00 +0000

Legendary voice of Yankee Stadium Bob Sheppard told Bryan Hoch today that he plans on retiring . Sheppard, 99, hasn’t called a game since 2007. "I have no plans of coming back," Sheppard said on Wednesday in a telephone interview. "Time has passed me by, I think. I had a ...

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Manuel Motivated – Minaya Next?

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:59:13 +0000

So far, the Mets are making good on their promise to overhaul the entire organization, from top to bottom. It is no coincidence that a number of former managers — such as Bob Melvin and Eric Wedge — were considered for Jerry Manuel’s coaching staff, nor that at least two ...

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Jones, Gonzalez, Vizquel Off the Table

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:17:36 +0000

The first free agents of this winter’s pool have agreed to terms with new teams: Alex Gonzalez has moved on to the Toronto Blue Jays, and both Andruw Jones and Omar Vizquel are moving from Texas to the Chicago White Sox. How do these signings affect the Mets? The Jays’ addition ...

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Playoff-hopeful Giants set for blundering Broncos

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:03:50 +0000

All the damage inflicted by a four-game losing streak could not be repaired by one close-call victory. The Giants know this. They are firmly in the NFC wild-card hunt, but there’s little room for slip-ups as they brace to face the Broncos in tonight’...

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Jets hope code words can stop Sanchez's turnovers

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:34:23 +0000

There was an elephant in the room during Jets offensive team meetings yesterday and everyone took notice. "It was funny. He sat right behind me," Jets receiver Braylon Edwards said. "I turned around and looked and saw him and then I looked again and...

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Bob Sheppard officially retires

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:53:03 +0000

Bob Sheppard has officially announced his retirement from public address announcing after celebrating his 99th birthday and serving more than 50 years for the Yankees organization. We all know his great legacy by now, as he has been announcing the Yankees lineups since April 17, 1951. ...

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F-Mart back on field

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:37:19 +0000

Fernando Martinez, who underwent surgery on July 15 to repair torn meniscus cartilage in his right knee and did not return during the regular season, started playing winter ball last weekend. Here's a report from a friend of Surfing the Mets in the Dominican Republic

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Thanksgiving Day Open Thread

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:00:29 +0000

The three of us are out with our family doing the whole Turkey Day thing, and hopefully you are too. Use this thread to talk about whatever you want during the day before and after the big meal. The Packers and Lions are on at 12:30 ET, the Raiders and Cowboys at 4:15pm ET, and then the ...

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:57:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who has visited and read this site in the past year. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! And don’t forget to list your three former or current Mets you’d like to have at Thanksgiving dinner ! [[ Home || Twitter || E-mail ]]

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Kerry Rhodes will not start for 1st time in career

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:34:23 +0000

After coach Rex Ryan told Kerry Rhodes that he was demoting him from the starting safety spot he has held with the Jets since 2005, Rhodes did some serious soul searching Tuesday night. "When I [was told] my mind was going into, 'Well, maybe I shou...

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Another win for Rangers

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:08:00 +0000

SUNRISE, Fla. -- Henrik Lundqvist did in a shootout what he couldn't do in regulation -- stop all of Florida's shooters. Lundqvist made 25 saves in regulation and overtime, then stopped Nathan Horton, Steven Reinprecht and Stephen Weiss in the tie...

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Mets look to resign Elmer Dessens - Wilson Valdez signed by the Phillies

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:57:00 +0000

Not much going on in Metsie news. The little tidbit I heard about is the Mets are looking to bring back relief pitcher Elmer Dessens. He had a ERA of 3.31 in 32 innings in 2009. Also Mets utility infielder Wilson Valdez who got some playing time when Alex Cora went down was signed by the ...

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A Proclamation to Give Thanks

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:56:00 +0000

A Proclamation Washington, D.C. October 3, 1863 By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we ...

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