A tiny flicker of optimism was on the horizon during the latter part of last week as FoxBusiness.com claimed that the Wilpons’ financial losses from Bernard Madoff were so extreme that they would be forced to get rid of the Mets. The Wilpon family issued a refutation.

This particular season merely isn’t as much fun for the Mets’ rivals lacking the Mets falling apart. My apologies fellows.

The Mets have had sixteen base runners tagged out at home this year. The Post blames Razor Shines.

New Yorkwill give a time share to Josh Thole when he’s sent to the majors September 6th. The Mets would prefer to keep their farm club down for a time to make up for the absence of intensity.

Over the weekend, Cliff Lee earned his first loss as a Phillie. The team however won two of 3 from the Braves.

The NL ROY fight is gearing up to be a battle among 2 National league East stars.

Washington traded 2B Ronnie Belliard to Los Angeles for two minor leaguers.

Florida shipped hurler Chris Volstad to triple-A. Volstad was unable to purchase beyond the 5th inning in four of his five August appearances.

Tim Hudson’s long awaited arrival has been pushed back slightly as a result of lineup concerns regarding Nate McLouth.

As usual, Mike Hampton is going to undergo season-ending surgery. Past Madison Square Garden network president Bob Gutkowski is filing a suit against George Steinbrenner regarding the YES Network idea.

Is Ichiro Suzuki a Cooperstown bound? Luis Gonzalez formally retired last week and will now be an employee of the Diamondbacks’ front office.

The Los Angeles Times is speculating that Chone Figgins is getting ready to leave for a complimentary agent payday.

Jake Peavy’s last minor league appearance was a mess, altering his return timetable.

Zack Greinke completed a one hit game. Miguel Tejada is now said to have been tipping pitches when he was with the A’s. There’s an interesting Dominican Republic related bit here too that he is simply the sponsor for.

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