A now retired New York City cop from the 46th precinct, located just north of Yankee Stadium, Monahan was born in the Bronx in 1964. Though originally growing up as a Yankees fan, it was not so long before he made the switch to the blue and orange.
Met fans experience emotions that whipsaw from agony to ecstasy at speeds analogous to the mood swings of a newly menopausal woman. Hot flashes followed by rapid crashes are not uncommon in either situation.
It's been an interesting two months at Citi Field. Because of the almost manic highs and lows, Mets fans aren't exactly sure how to support their team...
As far as actively traded ticket stubs go, we believe Johan Santana's no hitter is proving to be the most expensive after-after market in history.
I felt a bit out of breath walking up the stairs, so I'm going to lay off the food on my next visit to Citi Field unless they decide to build a small gym for the fans.
At the core of being a Met fan is the no-hitter streak. It is hard to understand. The streak defies logic. Names like Gooden, Seaver, Koosman, Cone, Viola, Hampton, Leiter and El Sid are etched in Met fan memories, and none ever did what Johan Santana did Friday night.
Once a year from 1963 to 1996, if a fan made a sign or a banner celebrating the New York Mets, they were allowed to parade their work around the field, and former players or celebrities would choose the best. This past Sunday, the Mets decided to bring back Banner Day.
After soaring through their first four games, the New York Mets hit a wall. It wasn't because their luck ran out, but rather, David Wright fractured his pinkie -- preventing him from playing another game.
When Jose Reyes comes back to Citi Field, give the man the respect he deserves. He wanted to remain a New York Met. He really did. But, the offer wasn't right.
My three children (twin girls of seven and a boy of nearly six) were born and brought up in Rio de Janeiro. But from Rio to our recent move to Rome, they've remained rabid Mets fans. "This year," I tell them, "will be the best year for the Mets since you were born." Of course if they read the New York sports pages, they'd take that for cruel sarcasm.
Despite an impressive 6-3 record to start the season, the New York Mets' defense will not keep them above .500 for much longer.
Mine and my cousin Peter's separate journeys to adulthood are a microcosm of the modern Jewish experience and speak volumes about 21st century Zionist and Jewish values.
How about a free item every time your home team wins a game? Or a 10 percent discount whenever there's a shutout? If you're bored, change the target every month. If your team starts losing, make it all about losing more.
With all the rumors flying around about Pelfrey's possible release over the past couple weeks, it is imperative that Mike Pelfrey shows from the start that his presence on the mound is worth the Mets time and patience.
Not having pitched a game since September 2, 2010 due to shoulder surgery, the beginning of the 2012 season will clearly be transition time for Santana as he adjusts to pitching in Major League situations again.
The reason why most Mets fans will stay home this summer has nothing to do with the players on the field, but with ownership and that's a real shame.