6
2013
Feliciano, Hawkins and Marcum Updates
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With Jenrry Mejia in New York for an exam, several other Mets pitchers took the mound today in a B game against Miami. We expect to get a full report on Mejia at some point tomorrow and I’ll post as soon as I hear something from John. For now, Sandy Alderson called it an “undisclosed medical issue.”
Shaun Marcum, who didn’t endeared himself to manager Terry Collins when he arrived to camp out of shape, and asked out of his last game, pitched okay today. The righthander didn’t give up a run in his two innings of work and more importantly said his arm and elbow felt good afterward.
The 40-year-old LaTroy Hawkins also worked two innings in his first appearance of the spring. After allowing a leadoff walk, the baserunner stole second and scored on an RBI double, before retiring the side in order in the fourth. Hawkins was satisfied with his performance and knows he has a few things to work on.
PEDRO BACK: Pedro Feliciano returned to action today and made his first Grapefruit League appearance since being diagnosed with a genetic heart condition. Feliciano will wear a heart monitor for two weeks and doctors do not believe he will be at any risk by pitching during this period. I bet he felt great to get up on a mound again. He was happy with his outing hopes to show signs of gradual improvement as he gets more work in. He was most concerned with his velocity which was in the 81-83 mph range.
PIAZZA TENSIONS: Mike Piazza is like royalty to Met fan and one of the most beloved Mets player of all time. That said, reports are circulating that Mets COO Jeff Wilpon and Piazza’s relationship has deteriorated over the last few years. Apparently, Piazza did himself no favors by saying he was “encouraged to play while being injured” in his autobiography, “Long Shot”. Would that really surprise anyone?
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‘Apparently, Piazza did himself no favors by saying he was “encouraged to play while being injured” in his autobiography, “Long Shot”. Would that really surprise anyone?’
Not in the least. Prior to 2010, that seemed to be the norm.
Deep bone bruise on a bad knee? No problem, just shoot it with cortisone, wait 72 hours and get back out on the field.
Oblique strain on one side? Got it covered. Just tape it up and swing the bat from the other side only.
Exactly !
Playing in the WBC just seems right for Ike when you consider his resume. The man I believe played for the U.S. National Baseball team.
I’m sure Mike needed no prodding to play injured.
But what I don’t understand is Jeff Wilpon’s reaction – though not having the book I do not know the context in which that statement appeared.
The Mets, as we know, are very conscientious of their image, one which has been tarnished by this ownership. I can only surmise that perhaps it is not Mike that Jeff is concerned about but how it might get people to remember how they publicly dealt with injuries to Church, Bay, Beltran, Reyes, Santana, Davis, etc. – all day to day before long stints on the DL and for some – most all – if not most – of the season.
Kinda like Watergate. Richard Nixon was not concerned about the break-in itself but what an investigation could then possibly reveal – which he had every right to be scared about.
Just guess, but after the fiasco that surrounded Santana the other day, I wouldn’t be surprised.
Or Mitch McConnell saying the Republican Parties most important agenda is to make sure Obama doesn’t get reelected. And they call themselves “Patriots” and talk of “Talking Back the Country”
Has anyone read the book, I’m about 1/2 through it, it’s every eye opening and honest.
Not yet, but I plan to. I just ordered it.
There are quite a few Mets books out the last few years we could make a Mets Book club – lol
To date, my favorite was Strawberry’s.
I read that one too – good read.
Read Ronnie’s last book as well. Interesting insight into what goes into a pitcher’s thinking with every game, every batter and every pitch. – along with some personal notes from his career.
I’m currently reading a book about the early Mets called the Happiest Recaps – First Base. Of course, it was written by a friend of mine and he includes my name in the acknowledgements – which might or might not help him in his career from this point on.