The 6-3 Mets are headed to the 5-4 Atlanta Braves tonight, for a re-match of the opening series in which the Braves appeared to sleep through their alarm for the early 1pm games. The Braves got swept in New York, but since then have won 5 of their last 6 games. So we need to be careful with making assumptions about this week’s series. Why? Well for starters, the Braves have Chipper Jones back in...
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If you take a look at that screenshot from SNY, it pretty much tells you what the difference is between the 2012 Mets and last year’s model. It all boils down to the pitching – and more specifically, the starting pitching. The Mets starters have far exceeded expectations thus far. Johan Santana – 3.09 ERA, 10 IP R.A. Dickey – 2.08 ERA, 13 IP Jon Niese – 2.13 ERA,...
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The MetsMerizedOnline Player of the Week for this week has shown he has a great impact on this team. This week also includes the opening series against the Atlanta Braves, for a total of 9 games played. Here is our MMO Player of the Week for 4/5/2012-4/15/2012: Through the use of the scorecard, let’s take a look at how David Wright did this week: G AB H R 2B 3B HR RBI BB K AVG 6 21 12 4 0...
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The Eastern League has named Binghamton Mets starter Greg Peavey as the Pitcher of the Week ending April 15th. Peavey, 23, went 2-0 with and tossed 10.2 scoreless innings allowing just six hits and a walk while striking out nine batters. The right-hander was selected in the 6th round of the 2010 draft by the Mets and made his professional debut with the Savannah Sand Gnats last season where he...
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The Mets had a pretty successful opening weekend in Philadelphia, beating the Phillies in two out of three games. After nine games, all within the Eastern Division of the National League, the Mets find themselves at 6-3. Not too bad at all. So here are the 3 and 3 from this weekend. 3 Up: It’s All About David: David Wright, broken finger and all, returned to the Met’s line up on...
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