Month: April 2011

Astros vs Mets: Starting Lineup, Notes, Game Preview

Starting Lineup Jose Reyes – SS Josh Thole – C David Wright – 3B Carlos Beltran – RF Ike Davis – 1B Angel Pagan – CF Willie Harris – LF Daniel Murphy – 2B R.A. Dickey – RHP  Mets Notes METS AT A GLANCE: The Mets have lost 11 of their last 13 games and at 5-12, they have matched the third worst start after 17 games in team history…The 1962 and 1964 clubs began the year 3-14…The 1974...

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No Offense, No Defense, No Control, No Win. Mets Lose 6-1 To Astros.

Game Summary Niese had a decent short outing but walked a good amount of batters. Bullpen and offense lacked majorly. Mets lose another 6-1 to the Astros and take last place in the NL. Jason Bay returns tomorrow though! Game Notes Jon Niese must love to give batters a free base because he gave up five walks, something that has plagued Mets starters this season. Niese once again goes a short six...

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Hairston Starting In Left, Not Harris

In an error on the Mets emailing list, it stated that Willie Harris would have the start for the series opener versus LHP Wandy Rodriguez. This is not the case, Scott Hairston will get the start versus the Dominican hurler. At first this did not make sense because Hairston is an absolute monster versus Rodriguez. Hairston in his career has a .545 average (6-11) with two homers and three RBIs...

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Astros vs Mets: Starting Lineup, Team Notes, Game Preview

Starting Lineup Jose Reyes – SS Josh Thole – C David Wright – 3B Carlos Beltran – RF Ike Davis – 1B Angel Pagan – CF Scott Hairston – LF Justin Turner – 2B Jonathon Niese – LHP Game Notes ROSTER MOVE: The New York Mets today recalled infielder Justin Turner from Buffalo (AAA) of the International League and designated infielder Brad Emaus for assignment… Turner will wear uniform #2…...

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Should The Mets Trade Reyes To The Angels For Trout?

Now this is complete speculation on my part but with all the trade rumors buzzing, especially after the Mets slow start, it hit me, why not trade Reyes to the Angels for speedster prospect Mike Trout? He would be absolutely perfect for Citi Field. He covers a lot of ground in the outfield, blazing speed and is only 19. Ever since the Angels let Chone Figgins walk in the 2009 off season, the...

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