Month: May 2011

Turner Sets Record But Mets Get Bombed In 7-3 Loss

Game Summary Mets took an early lead but just got completely out slugged by the Bronx Bombers. Capuano got hit hard in his start, bullpen gave up a run, and Reyes and Turner led the Mets to three runs. However, Mets lose game two of the Subway Series 7-3. Game Notes What looked like was going to be a good start to the game for the Mets in the first inning, quickly became mute once the sandbox of...

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He Did It! Turner Sets New Rookie RBI Record For Mets

Justin Turner drove in a run for the seventh straight game, establishing a new franchise rookie mark. Swoboda had RBIs in six straight games in August 1965. Turner’s line-drive single to right plated Daniel Murphy as the Mets took a 2-0 first-inning lead. Unfortuantely the Mets got clobbered 7-3, but let’s hear it for Turner. Way to go Red! Original Post 12:30 PM – The Justin Turner...

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Minor League Report: Harvey Could Be Called Up By June 1st, Other Notables

For several weeks now, there has been a lot of talk about when Matt Harvey will be bumped up to Binghamton.  According to sources, It may not be long from now.   Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, reports that the Mets could call up Matt Harvey up to Binghamton around June 1st.   As I’ve said, Matt Harvey’s real test will come when he is called up to Binghamton, because from there, he will...

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So Far, So Good, Mets Hit .500 Mark

What a wonderful feeling it was to wake up this morning and find the Mets are finally at .500 again. As I wrote yesterday, I feel strongly that the Mets can win two out of three or even sweep the Yankees this weekend, and last night only confirmed that for me. The Mets also creeped out of last place and into fourth place just 1.5 games behind the Braves for third place. Small steps – small...

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Terry Collins: Sandy’s Best Move?

You know, a lot of people have tons of opinions about who the Mets should have acquired, or what they should have traded to get talent. If you’ve read my stuff, you know I’m in the camp of people who recognize Alderson has a 4 year contract, so I’m willing to give him 3-4 years before coming to a conclusion on all of his moves. When you consider the financial state of this...

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