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Following-up On The Bay For Burnett Trade Conversation

Kerel Cooper — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:28:03 +0000

In the video below I elaborate more on why I would trade Jason Bay for AJ Burnett straight up. Check out this OTB Facebook Fan page thread for more opinions on this.

What I Expect From Jason Bay In 2012

Kerel Cooper — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:23:53 +0000

In this video I talk about what I expect out of Jason Bay in 2012. To read what others are expecting out of Bay, check out this blog post on MetsBlog and this one on Mets Today.

2011 Player Review: Jason Bay

Kerel Cooper — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:07:00 +0000

Two off-seasons ago Jason Bay signed a 4 year – $66M deal with the New York Mets. Two years into the deal, the Mets are still waiting for Jason Bay to show up. In the video below I recap Bay’s … Continue reading →

Google+ Chat: Pelfrey, Reyes & Rooting Interests

Kerel Cooper — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:24:55 +0000

Last night I hosted our weekly live video chat on Google+ Hangout (minus Dave Doyle who had a previous commitment to attend). Below is a behind the scenes look as I chat with Brandon Butler and David Daniels about Mike Pelfrey’s ability to be the Mets closer, thoughts on moving Jason Bay to center field and much more.

Slightly Frustrated By Bay’s Hot Streak

Kerel Cooper — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:14:59 +0000

If you’ve been paying attention to the Mets over the last couple weeks, you know that Jason Bay has been swinging the bat very well as of late. In the video below I discuss why I’m a little frustrated by this hot streak and why Jason Bay must be part of the solution for the New York Mets.

Q & A: 2012 Options For Center Field

Kerel Cooper — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:01:39 +0000

Over the last couple weeks I’ve received a few questions regarding the Mets options for center field in 2012. For example:

Alex Fontaine: Do you think it’s a good idea to put Bay in center for next year?

Watch the video below to hear why I think the Mets have a serious dilemma regarding center field for 2012.

Weekly Mets Report: Pelfrey Comments & Bay Hot Streak

Kerel Cooper — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:31:11 +0000

Dave Doyle of Mets Report and I discuss Mike Pelfrey’s recent comments and Jason Bay’s current hot streak.

Mets Weekly Report: Remaining Interested In This Season

Kerel Cooper — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:43:14 +0000

With the Mets clearly out of the playoff race I ask Dave Doyle of Mets Report to give me some reasons to stay interested in the remainder of this season. Note: we did this video before Reyes and Murphy got hurt on Sunday…

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.

Interview: Vinny Cartiglia of MetsZilla

Kerel Cooper — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:12:16 +0000

In the video below I catch up with Vinny Cartiglia of MetsZilla. Watch as Vinny and I chat about Jason Bay, Mike Pelfrey and why Vinny says the Mets are exceeding his expectation this season. In case you missed it, check out our reaction to Jason Bay’s grand slam home run.

Interesting Info On The Upcoming Subway Series From Seat Geek:

Thus far, the overall average ticket price for a game at Citi Field is $55
The average ticket price for this weekend’s subway series against the Yankees is $115
The most expensive tickets for this weekend are in Section 17 on Friday: $2075—Cheapest: $55 in 536 on Sunday
Average Mets ticket prices have seen a steady increased of $88 per ticket from April to now
Mets-Yankees series has the most expensive tickets of any MLB games this weekend!