Apr
11
2011

Isringhausen Comes Full Circle

An article by Hojo's Mojo

It didn’t take long for GM Sandy Alderson to act after yesterdays debacle by the bullpen that cost starter Chris Young a well deserved win.

For reliever Jason Isringhausen however, it was opportunity knocking as he replaces the ousted Blaine Boyer who was cut minutes dater his meltdown.

“We need some innings,” Alderson said. “We’re not getting the results we need.”

For Isringhausen, who was still in extended spring training, it was a chance to go full circle and join the team that drafted him and first gave him a chance to be a major leaguer.

Things never really worked out the first time around as a part of what was then Generation K, but he’s grown a lot since then and carved out a good career as a closer who thrived in pressure situations. The Mets sure could use some of that right now.

“He’s put in a lot of work” Alderson said, “and deserves an opportunity. It’s time for us to give him a shot, and it’ll be a good story seeing him back.”

Welcome back Izzy.

About the Author: Rob Johnson

5 Comments + Add Comment

theonlymaskman April 11, 2011 at 9:10 am

Good move! Who was this Boyer guy anyway and was he even a Met?
Metstheory22 April 11, 2011 at 10:27 am

Not that many ex-Braves that pitch well for us. George Stone and who else??????
happy little mets fans April 11, 2011 at 12:28 pm

Good move.. It tells you everything about how bad you all are when you need 8 freakin releif pitchers. You guys should watch big league games, then you’ll see what a pile of dung your roidal lovin GM has given you.
But it was real nice to see all you awesome metsies booing in full force already. Lousy fans, lousy team, lousy owner, you all deserve each other.!!!!!!
- Des April 11, 2011 at 1:01 pm
  
  Lousy post by you. But I’m sure it’s the best an imbecile like you could do.
- mrmetfan April 11, 2011 at 3:12 pm
  
  Happy little mets fan,whats your reason for even being in this site if thats all your gonna dish out each time? i know you aren’t an ignorant person find another hobby..maybe ballet? pottery making?

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Team	W	L	Pct.	GB
Braves	24	18	.571	-
Nationals	23	20	.535	1.5
Phillies	20	23	.465	4.5
Mets	16	24	.400	7.0
Marlins	11	32	.256	13.5

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