This Mets team is something special.
Mr. Willet Loves These Mets
Mr. Willet’s Fears of the Second Half
Oh so nervous for the second half.
The Voice Inside Mr. Willet’s Head
It is when things are good, like this season, that the voice is at its worst as it talks to me constantly.
Mr. Willet’s Point of View
I've tried doing daily poems and fancy blog posts and anything I thought would draw attention. However, the internet is a very large ocean and nobody is going to notice me pouring cans of surgery sweet blue and orange soda into it.
Mr. Willet: Those Streaky 1916 Giants
Imagine your team winning 17 straight games. Now imagine that it's not the longest winning streak of the season. In 1916, the New York Giants would win 17 straight games from May 9th through May 29th, all on a road trip in which they would finish 20-2. It came after they started the season with... Continue Reading →
Mr. Willet: Giving in to Hope
My mother always started the story the same way: "More often than not in baseball and in the real world, hope is not rewarded. However, in those moments when hope is rewarded, all the heartbreaks and shattered dreams become worth it. Hope can be difficult and hope can scar your soul when it doesn't bear... Continue Reading →
Mr. Willet’s Point of View: Chasing Perfection
Good for Mark Buehrle. Well done. A perfect game. A masterpiece. Congratulations. I've never witnessed a perfect game. At least not from the start. I've seen the ends of them when ESPN jumps over to them. I've seen highlights (boy, was that catch by Wise amazing, or what). But I've never once witnessed one, either... Continue Reading →
Mr. Willet’s Point of View
by William S. Willet In my dreams, I can still hear the crack of the bat. The noise of that sweet, natural, majestic swing that connected with that imperfect pitch still resonates through my mind. The ball disappeared into the left field bleachers and an avalanche of humanity converged where it landed. I swear to... Continue Reading →
Standing at Third 