Month: March 2010

Parnell and Green Could Be Out, Beimel Still In Picture

In a new post to his blog, Adam Rubin of the Daily News, analyzes the Mets spring training battles and speculates on the potential Opening Day roster. Regarding the rotation, Adam believes that Jon Niese is still the front-runner to be the team’s fifth starter and writes, The smart money still has Jon Niese claiming the final slot in the rotation over Fernando Nieve, with Hisanori Takahashi only...

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Beltran Planning Early May Return?

The New York Mets are really hoping to surprise some people this season after the dismal, injury-riddled 2009, but a portion of that expectation is resting on the rehab from surgery on the right knee of Carlos Beltran. According to the New York Daily News, Beltran is likely going to be back in the lineup before early May. “Every day I’m improving,” Beltran told the paper....

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Can Mets Pelfrey Ever Make It Big In NYC?

 Mike Pelfrey was at it again Wednesday, tantalizing Met teammates, management, fans and writers with his Grapefruit League performance against the Red Sox. ‘Big Pelf’ has seemingly been on the precipice of greatness since being drafted by the Mets in the 1st round, 9th overall, in 2005. But nearly five years later questions remain about the talented young hurler… Yesterday, I treated myself to...

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Jenrry Mejia Is Creating Quite A Commotion

I wonder if Mike Pelfrey and John Maine would create as much a stir as young Jenrry Mejia if they too simply decided to throw strikes whenever they got on a mound. I also wonder how long it will be before both of them realize it’s now or never if they intend to hang onto their rotation spots come June or July when the trade deadline nears and Mejia is lighting up the radar gun in...

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Is Anyones Roster Spot Safe?

Yes here comes another post about the Mets personnel choices.  We are two weeks away from first pitch so why not.  This post will not be about whom I feel should make the team; my problem is with how the Mets make their choices. Besides the “core” that everyone keeps talking about.  By this I mean Wright, Reyes, Bay, K Rod, and Santana. Should anyone’s job be safe right now?  Has anyone else on...

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