Back To Shea

 Tonight the New York Mets head back to Shea to play the Major League worst Seattle Mariners.  Johan Santana (7-5, 3.04) takes the helm against ace hurler Felix Hernandez (6-5, 2.87) in what should be an interesting game to say the least as it will be the first home game managed by Jerry Manuel.  I for one [...]

Stab of the Week 6/2 – 6/8

 Please be sure to vote in the new stab of the week poll for the week of 6/2 – 6/8.  Click here to Stab Away
As most Mets Hams around could have anticipated, Aaron Heilman has reached the top of the stab list yet again for the 3rd week in a row and 5th time this season.  [...]

Ham Ahoy!!!: Max Taco’s Rant presented by Finchville Farms Country Ham

Hey all you Hamm-ers out there!  I know it’s been a while, and I apologize deeply, but the play of the Mets has put me in a hamatonic state for the last 2 weeks.  After a uber-impressive performance winning three series in a row (Marlins, Dodgers, Giants), the Mets looked poised to prove the nay-sayers [...]

2008 MLB First-Year Player Draft

The 2008 MLB First-Year Player Draft starts today at 2pm (EST).  Live coverage will be available on ESPN2 and www.mlb.com. The Real Mets Ham will keep you posted as to what the Mets do with their picks.  The last time the Mets had a 1st round pick it was in 2005 when they selected Mike [...]

Who’s your Padre?

Tonight the Mets kick off a 4 game series with the San Diego Padres (24-37).  On the mound for the Mets will be Mike “BIG PELF” Pelfrey (2-6, 4.98 ERA) as Josh Banks (2-0, 0.00 ERA) will take the ball for the Padres.  Mets Hams all around are probably starting to forget the hardships that faced this [...]

Maine vs. Cain

Happy Hump Day to Hams all around.  Let me first start off by saying that Pedro is just what the doctor ordered for this Mets team.  He stepped up when he had to and was able to provide the bullpen 6 strong innings and some much deserved rest after Ollie’s follies.  What impressed me most [...]

The Return of Pedro

Tonight’s matchup between Pedro Martinez (0-0, 10.80) and Barry Zito (1-8, 5.53) is bound to be as exciting as a cockfight in the Dominican.  Pedro is making his 2nd start of the season after his 1st start against Florida put him on the DL for a couple of months.  According to certain reports, Pedro’s velocity [...]

Stab of the Week (5/26 – 6/1)

Please be sure to vote in the new stab of the week poll for the week of 5/26 – 6/1.  Click here to Stab Away
Wow!!!! Who in their right mind would have thought that once again Aaron Heilman would be voted stab of the week???  This is the fourth time this season that Aaron has been awarded such an [...]

Letter of Apology to Scott Schoeneweis

Scott,
The Real Mets Ham would like to send his deepest apologies to you for his constant boo’s from the 2007 season and the beginning of the 2008 season.  Most importantly for that time last summer where I was sitting in the first row on the 1st base side by Delgado and I threatened to run on [...]