Month: April 2010

The Manuel Watch: Mark May 2nd On Your Calendars

While Jerry Manuel ponders things like the Mets 2-5 start, John Maine’s spot in the rotation, and how they can eke out a win against the Rockies and Cardinals, the time has come for us to ponder life without Jerry Manuel. The fast start that he himself admitted he needed all through the Spring, has eluded him and he must now face the real possibility that barring a complete turnaround, his...

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If Momentum Is Tomorrow’s Starting Pitcher, Mets Have None…

John Maine’s outing last evening brought out concern from the manager. He’s not the only one, is he Met Nation? Because of the high pressure and microscope the Mets currently operate under and the fact they don’t have anything of note SP wise on the farm, they really don’t have much latitude or depth to make changes in the rotation at this time… Maybe Hisanori Takahashi for John Maine, but...

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Maine In Bad Place, Could Get Yanked From Rotation

When asked If Maine’s spot in the rotation was in jeopardy, Jerry said, “Well, I think those things we’ll have to talk about.  I think right now, right after this game, you know, you have to sleep on that and see how you feel tomorrow and hopefully he feels OK.  But, you have to have dialogue about it.  That’s just the business that we’re in.” Could this be a possible indication that Maine...

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4.13 Minor League Report! Evans, Wilmer!

AAA International League: Buffalo 3/10/0, Syracuse 4/10/0 Tobi Stoner had a poor outing tonight, giving up 4 runs on 7 hits and 3 walks in 5 innings for his first loss of the season. The Bisons offense had 10 hits and a walk, but were hitless with RISP (0 for 6) and left 7 on base. Fernando Martinez (2) had the only multi hit game, no Bison took an 0-fer. rf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 5, .222 2b Russ...

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Is There Something Wrong With Johan?

As of right now Johan Santana will be pitching once again on 6 days rest which gives him an extra day off.  Normally this would be a good thing but Johan is not a typical pitcher.  For some reason Johan has trouble pitching on extra rest.  It’s somewhat dumbfounding but that is the case with Johan.  The Mets have to know this by now so of course they are going to pitch him with the extra...

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