Month: April 2012

How ‘Bout Them Cowboys… Err Mets…

After tonight’s series win against the Rockies, the Mets filed out of the clubhouse one by one dressed in western garb as they head down to Houston, Texas for the start of a three game showdown with the Astros. Here are a few pictures courtesy of the Mets. Ruben Tejada & Dillon Gee look like outlaws. Jon Niese is heading to the saloon for some whiskey.  Don’t mess with Ike Davis,...

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Series Preview: Mets @ Astros

It wasn’t pretty, but the Mets took the necessary 2 out of 3 from Colorado. This is a road trip where anything less than 4 wins to me is a failure. They have such a tough stretch of games coming up, that they need to win this series against Houston. The Astros come into this series at 8-14, but they have a lot of young talent on this roster. Jose Altuve is a name you probably haven’t heard much...

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Reese Havens Activated and Batting Third For B-Mets

Minor League News Update: As we reported on Tuesday, second baseman Reese Havens has indeed been activated and assigned to Double-A Binghamton in time for Sunday’s game. He is in the lineup and batting third today as the B-Mets take on the Erie SeaWolves. Welcome back, Reese. 4/29 METS FARM REPORT Buffalo 4, Rochester 3 From Team Reports Vinny Rottino’s RBI-single with two outs in...

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Thoughts On Johan…

Mets ace Johan Santana received a no decision on April 24 against Miami in the Mets’ 2-1 come-from-behind victory against the Fish. Santana pitched 6.2 innings and allowed one run on three hits and recorded a season-high 11 strikeouts in his best start of the season. It was his 50th career double-digit strikeout game. Continuing to get stronger as the season wears on, Santana tossed 105 pitches...

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Andres Torres To Be Activated From DL On Monday

Outfielder Andres Torres was 1-for-3 with a walk and a run score on Saturday in what was his final rehab game for Buffalo. Torres will join the Mets in time for Monday’s game in Houston. Torres has been on the disabled list since April 6 after straining his right calf muscle. He hit .263 (5-19) with four runs scored, one double and one RBI with three stolen bases in five rehabilitation...

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