According to a report by Andy Martino of the Daily News, the Mets do have the payroll flexibility to add another starter “if they remain in contention”. That’s a big “if” of course. A person with direct knowledge of the Mets’ thinking also told Martino that the team has no interest in bringing Pedro Martinez back to Queens. The Mets got a taste of just...
Read MoreWe could use Nelson Figueroa. After Johan Santana and Mike Pelfrey, he would be our next best starting pitcher. I was never sold on John Maine after seeing him in spring training. He’s recently had a few positive starts, though those were against weak hitting NL teams and at the friendly confines of Citifield when the Mets were hot. It’s a mystery as to why John was striking so...
Read MoreIt’s finally happened Met Nation. I finally snapped and used my “TV Brick” to throw at my 37 inch flat panel. The sponge brick, a gift from my ex-wife about 16-18 years ago, heretofore has only been used when watching NFL football. The last time I recall I threw it in anger was a playoff game between my beloved Steelers and Patriots, when Troy Brown broke off a 2nd punt/kick return for a...
Read MoreAAA International League: Buffalo 4/7/0, Norfolk 5/7/0 cf Jason Pridie 1 for 5, K, .271 rf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 3, BB, .356 1b Mike Jacobs 1 for 3, run, 2b, BB, .263 3b Mike Hessman 0 for 3, run, BB, 2 Ks, .306 dh Val Pascucci 1 for 4, run, HR, RBI, 2 Ks, .167 2b Russ Adams 2 for 3, run, 2 2b, 2 RBI, BB, .284 c Josh Thole 0 for 4, .193 lf Andy Green 1 for 4, 2b, RBI, K, .298 ss Ruben Tejada 0...
Read MoreDespite a couple of comebacks, both of which fell short, the Mets lost 10-8 to the Marlins today who completed a four-game sweep in which they outscored the Mets 28-16. Game Summary Jon Niese started the game but came out in the third with an apparent hamstring injury after making an errant throw to first base fielding a bunted ball near third base. The Mets say he’s fine, but sent him for...
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