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Interview: John Delcos Part I

Kerel Cooper — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:42:59 +0000

In part one of a two part interview with John Delcos of New York Mets Report I ask John where the Mets are compated to his expectations coming into the season, was Carlos Beltran tenure with the Mets a success, thoughts on Lucas Duda and Angel Pagan.

Weekly Mets Report: Trades & David Wright’s Leadership

Kerel Cooper — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:12:17 +0000

In our weekly chat, Dave Doyle of Mets Report and I discuss the recent trade of Carlos Beltran, why the Mets didn’t make any deadline moves and will David Wright take control of being the undisputed leader of this team.

Giving Carlos Beltran His Props

Kerel Cooper — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:48:48 +0000

Based on all the published reports that Carlos Beltran has been traded to the San Francisco Giants, I decided to make a video giving Beltran the credit he deserves for the numbers he put in in the 6 1/2 years he was in a Mets uniform. Watch the video below and let me know your thoughts.

Video of Zack Wheeler

Kerel Cooper — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:11:40 +0000

Here is video of the guy who the Mets are reportedly getting in the Carlos Beltran trade.

My Appearance On The Mash-Up With Matt Faz

Kerel Cooper — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:58:33 +0000

Tonight I was a guest on The Mash-Up With Matt Faz and I had the opportunity to talk a little Mets baseball with Matt. Listen to the audio below to hear me talk about Carlos Beltran, Mike Pelfrey, Jose Reyes and much more about the Mets. Thanks to Matt for having me on and good luck with your new podcast!

Listen to internet radio with MattyFaz on Blog Talk Radio

Weekly Mets Report: 2011 Mid Season Awards

Kerel Cooper — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:17:22 +0000

Now that we are at the All-Star break, Dave Doyle of Mets Report and I hand out our mid season Mets award. Watch the video below to see who we pick for Best Pitcher, Best Position Player, Team MVP, Biggest Surprise (positive and negative) and our grades for Terry Collins.

Mets Fan Viewer Comments: Beltran, Umps & Murphy

Kerel Cooper — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:05:41 +0000

IKE DAVIS CHARITY EVENT:
New York Mets star Ike Davis is stepping up to the dinner plate with Solving Kids’ Cancer (SKC) for the first annual “A Night with Ike Davis” charity event at Michael’s Restaurant in Brooklyn on Sunday night July 17th at 7 p.m. All the proceeds from the evening will benefit SKC along with The Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative.

This family friendly dinner event will feature an up-close-and-personal Q&A session with Ike hosted by Linda Cohn of ESPN SportsCenter and will include several raffles and prizes for attendees along with a special auction featuring:

· a chartered fishing trip with Ike;

· the ultimate youth baseball experience at the Cooperstown All Star Village in Cooperstown, NY;

· on-field access to Citi Field during batting practice (plus tickets, dinner) and other special Mets packages;

· tour of MLB Network studios during a live show;

· tickets to attend live tapings of Food Network’s Iron Chef, the Late Show with David Letterman, and several other shows;

· limited edition sports memorabilia items like signed jerseys and baseballs; and many more one-of-a-kind items.

“A Night with Ike Davis” will also unveil and distribute a special T-shirt designed by a 10-year-old boy who is currently battling cancer. His design submission was personally selected by Ike.

Ike is familiar with how devastating cancer can be having lost his childhood friend, Mike Lio, to Ewing’s Sarcoma at just 22 years of age. It is in his friend’s honor that Ike has chosen to host this charity dinner, with the hope that someday, a cure will help rid the world of all childhood cancers.

Tickets for the event are currently available by visiting www.solvingkidscancer.org; by calling (212) 588-6624.

About Solving Kids’ Cancer

Created by two fathers who lost children to pediatric cancers, Solving Kids’ Cancer™ is committed to significantly improving survivorship of the deadliest childhood cancers. One hundred percent of all donations are used to find, fund, and manage clinical trials and scientific programs to rapidly develop the most effective treatments and cures. Solving Kids’ Cancer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity. To learn more about our work please visit: www.solvingkidscancer.org

Video Chat With Tanya Mercado of Citi Field of Dreams

Kerel Cooper — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:56:07 +0000

In the video below I catch up with Mets fan and blogger, Tanya Mercado of Citi Field of Dreams. Watch as Tanya and I discuss her thoughts on how some of the young players have performed in the first half of the season, what has surprised her the most about Carlos Beltran’s play this year, whether or not Jason Bay can regain his power swing and if the Mets should be buyers or sellers as we get closer to the trade deadline.

Weekly Report: Carlos Beltran Over/Unders

Kerel Cooper — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:17:29 +0000

In my weekly Mets chat with Dave Doyle of Mets Report we talk about Carlos Beltran’s 2011 MLB All-Star selection and also play a little “Carlos Beltran Over/Under”. Watch the video below to hear Dave’s responses.

Wilpon’s Comments: My Thoughts On Each Player Mentioned

Kerel Cooper — Mon, 23 May 2011 23:53:57 +0000