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How the Internet Has Changed the Game of Baseball

Posted: 22nd September 2009 by Phil Hoops in MLB
Over the past two decades or so, the Internet has revolutionized the way people live their lives. People are able to reconnect with those old high school buddies from 30 years ago, while browsing their favorite stores all from the palm of their hand simultaneously. More specifically, the Internet has changed the fan’s experience with the world of baseball. In the past, fans had to rely on sporadic television and radio coverage ...
At the start of the 2009 Major League Baseball season, it appeared as if the Florida Marlins were the real deal. For the better part of April the team sat in first place of the National League East. It had also appeared that the team had gotten a steal in the speedy infielder, Emilio Bonafacio, who was torrid for the first month or so of the season. However, by mid-May the mirage ...

Former Met Bobby Ojeda: Sounds Off On Team’s Mental Mistakes

Posted: 13th September 2009 by Phil Hoops in MLB
It’s not very often that a late night Post-Game show on a Sunday has any significance. Tonight was an exception. Following the Mets loss to the Phillies on Sunday night, SNY analyst, Bobby Ojeda unloaded on the Mets for their inexcusable play this season during Lincoln Mercury’s Post Game Live. Unlike many sports shows on TV today, there was no yelling or screaming or obscenities. Instead, Ojeda in a calm demeanor proceed ...

The New York Mets Need To Consider Carlos Delgado for 2010

Posted: 11th September 2009 by Phil Hoops in MLB
At the start of the season, it appeared that 2009 would most definitely be Carlos Delgado's last season in the Big Apple. As we wrap up the final month of the season, Delgado appears to be as good as gone, especially after missing a majority of the 2009 season after undergoing hip surgery. However, the idea of bringing back Delgado to the Mets organization has to at least be considered. When looking at ...