David Wright went 2-3 with a HR and two RBI and the Mets behind Mike Pelfrey’s pitching won the first game against the Minnesota Twins, 5-2. Game Recap Mike Pelfrey did not have his best stuff today, but still managed to pitch a quality six innings. Big Pelf gave up two runs on six hits with no walks and two strikeouts. Although Pelfrey did not walk a batter, the patient Twins hitters were...
Read MoreAAA International League: Buffalo 2/5/2, Charlotte 5/11/0 ss Justin Turner 1 for 4, run, .269 2b Russ Adams 2 for 3, run, 2b, HR, RBI, BB, .236 cf Jorge Padilla 1 for 3, BB, K, .296 dh Mike Jacobs 1 for 4, RBI, K, .258 1b Val Pascucci 0 for 3, BB, .226 rf Fernando Martinez 0 for 4, K, .256 3b Mike Cervanek 0 for 4, .227 lf Lucas Duda 0 for 4, .256 c JR House 0 for 3, 2 Ks, .292 Tobi Stoner 7 IP,...
Read MoreAtlanta Braves: (42-31; Leader) The Braves were swept by the Chicago White Sox, and will now face the Detroit Tigers. The prime pitching matchup in this series comes on Sunday, with Tommy Hanson vs. Justin Verlander. Philadelphia Phillies: (38-32; -2.5) The Phillies swept the Cleveland Indians, and will stay in Philadelphia to play the Blue Jays, however the Blue Jays will be the home team. Good...
Read MoreIt’s always puzzling to me the way some Mets “fans” treat David Wright. Part of the problem I think has to be Derek Jeter. Jeter has set the bar so high for being the “face of a NY franchise,” that no matter who puts on a Yankees or Mets jersey years from now, they will always be compared to Derek Jeter. The problem with that is overall, Jeter obviously is a great player. What makes him even...
Read MoreYesterday, there were several reports circulating that Bobby Valentine was leaving his job at ESPN and had reportedly agreed to a four-year deal with the Florida Marlins. It was further reported that Valentine would debut as the Marlins manager on Monday when the Fish meet the Mets in San Juan, Puerto Rico to open a three-game series. Valentine is expected to replace Fredi Gonzalez who was fired...
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