Rob Johnson

City Hall in Lower Manhattan (file / credit: Evan Bindelglass / CBSNewYork)

New York City Council Seeks To Abolish The ‘R-Word’

The New York City Council has announced plans to banish the use of the expression “mentally retarded” from all official documents and Web sites.

2013/01/08

Mets Plan To Bring Up Jordany Valdespin, Several More Minor Leaguers

New York Mets plan to bring up infielder Jordany Valdespin and relievers Elvis Ramirez, Jeurys Familla and Jenrry Mejia from Triple-A before Tuesday night’s game.

2012/09/03

Collin McHugh (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Mets’ Lifeless Bats Spoil McHugh’s Brilliant Major League Debut

Collin McHugh pitched two-hit ball over seven scoreless innings for the Mets in his Major League debut, but the Colorado Rockies completed their second straight four-game sweep of New York with a 1-0 victory on Thursday.

2012/08/23

Kelly Shoppach (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

Mets Acquire Kelly Shoppach From Red Sox For Player To Be Named

Catcher Kelly Shoppach has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named following a waiver claim.

2012/08/14

Kelly Shoppach (Photo by Gail Oskin/Getty Images)

Coutinho: Mets’ Acquisition Of Kelly Shoppach Is A Solid, Understated Move

This is not the dramatic move that Mets fans had hoped for, but it is a solid, understated pickup. And it’s a good start to reshaping the Mets.

2012/08/14

David Wright (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Mets Hang On, Defeat Braves 6-5

The Mets won by a whisker on Sunday night as they held off a late Braves comeback to win 6-5.

2012/08/12

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Mets’ Byrdak Has Torn Shoulder Capsule, May Need Surgery

The Mets said surgery is a possibility for the lefty specialist. Tim Byrdak has not pitched since Wednesday, when he complained of shoulder soreness.

2012/08/07

Josh Thole (credit: Al Bello/Getty Images)

Mets’ Thole Returns From DL, Johnson Demoted

The Mets made room for catcher Josh Thole by demoting Rob Johnson and placed starter Chris Schwinden on waivers, promoting reliever Elvin Ramirez.

WFAN–2012/06/01

Scott Hairston of the New York Mets celebrates his sixth inning home run against the Philadelphia Phillies with teammates Omar Quintanilla and Mike Baxter at Citi Field. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Unexpected Mets Heroes Are Pleasant Surprises

Plenty of no-name Mets are contributing to the Amazins’ unexpected rise toward becoming NL East contenders.

WFAN–2012/05/31

Schwei: The Wright Numbers

David Wright’s impressive start this season not only has the Mets third basman atop the majors in batting average but climbing nearer to the top of the club’s all-time leaderboards.

2012/05/21

Somers’ Monologue: It’s Good To Be Wright!

By the time the eighth inning was over, New York had five more runs, matching the number of times David Wright was on base.

2012/05/18

B&C Morning Show: Talking ‘Bout Bunting, Not Practice

Yes bunting… not practice, no-no… bunting!

WFAN–2012/05/18

Concussion Expected To Sideline Mets’ Thole Longer Than 7 Days

The Mets have put catcher Josh Thole on the seven-day disabled list because of a concussion, but it seems his return may take longer.

2012/05/09

Mike Pelfrey of the New York Mets throws during Spring Training. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Coleman: A Slow Spring Start For Mets

The Mets have talked often about a quick start to the season, a fast getaway to make everyone forget about payroll reductions and lowered expectations for the 2012 season. Well, the start better not mirror the first-half results thus far this spring.

2012/03/19

Jennifer Troiano (file / credit: Bad Lawyer NYC)

Bronx Prosecutor Who Allegedly Escaped Drunk Driving Arrests Gets The Axe

Since the Bronx district attorney, Rob Johnson, launched his war on ticket fixing in the NYPD, prosecuting dozens of police officers, assistant D.A. Jennifer Troiano had become something of an embarrassment to that office.

2012/02/03

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