Con Edison unable to restore power to David Wright and Jason Bay
"We had hoped they'd be able to jump start Jason and David, but Con Edison told us they can only do so much," said Mets GM Sandy Alderson. "I suppose we should be happy we have electricity at our stadium, but I was really hoping to find a way we could get a little more pop out of these guys."
Receiver-deprived Giants sign Cris Carter and Shannon Sharpe
"I'm excited to welcome Shannon and Cris to our team and we expect them to become instant playmakers due to the fact that we had no decent receivers or tight ends other than Hakeem Nicks," said coach Tom Coughlin. "Since losing Steve and Kevin, our receiving corps looked pathetic"
Mets and Dodgers to become one team starting next season
The Mets have acquired Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw, but not in the conventional way. Starting in the 2012 season, the Mets and Dodgers will be combined to form one “Super Team.”
Eli to sit the rest of preseason and just watch Peyton highlights
“We were simply a mess in game 1 against the Panthers,” said Manning with a sigh. “No third down conversions, linemen flying around like chickens with their heads cut off, a grand total of 36 yards passing. I’m over it. Let David Carr play the rest of the preseason. I’ve got better things to do. I’m going to watch my brother’s highlights.”
Mets acquire Bernie Brewer and a Miller Park greeter to complete K-Rod trade
"Bernie and Steve Phillips, the fan greeter [no relation to former Mets GM Steve Phillips], are two great additions to the New York Mets organization," said Mets GM Sandy Alderson. "Bernie's great enthusiasm, curve ball and knowledge of beer and hops will undoubtedly help our organization in fan entertainment, overall on-field talent and alcohol sales."
Mets rookie asks for demotion to Triple-A, citing ‘lack of fan presence at Citi...
In a shocking move Monday, Mets outfielder Lucas Duda asked manager Terry Collins if he could be demoted from the big-league club down to its Triple-A affiliate Buffalo Bisons due to a lack of fans at Citi Field. This is the first time a a player has never before asked for a demotion from the majors to the minors.
One catch magically transforms gun-toting moron into greatest receiver ever
"That right there is the [expletive deleted] Plaxico Burress we all know and love," said Jets head coach Rex Ryan. "See. He's not some dumb [expletive deleted] who walks around with a gun in his sweat pants. He's the greatest receiver ever and that catch proves it."
