Month: July 2013

Harvey Dazzles, Strikes Out Ten In 5-0 Win Over Phillies

HARVEY DAZZLES AGAIN!!! On the strength of a scintillating performance by ace Matt Harvey backed by three home runs, the Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies by the score of 5-0 this afternoon at a sun-drenched Citi Field. Harvey dominated the Phillies all day and held them to just three hits and never letting a batter advance past second base. His fastball hit triple digits on a few occasions...

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Jenrry Mejia Likely To Make 2013 Debut Against Nationals

According to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, the Mets are considering Jenrry Mejia for a start next Saturday. The Mets play a doubleheader on Friday in Washington, and will need an extra pitcher on Saturday. Also being considered, but I view as extreme long-shots, are Chris Schwinden, Jacob deGrom, and Rafael Montero – neither of whom are on the 40-man roster. MMO Prediction: Mejia will make...

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Raissman on Harvey: Stop The Whining And Don’t Shoot The Messenger

Bob Raissman of the Daily News ripped into Matt Harvey in his Sunday column and asked him to not to blame the media for any of the blow-back from his rendezvous with the glamorous lifestyle of the rich and famous. Matt Harvey says he wants to be like Derek Jeter. He’s acting more like Alex Rodriguez , which is the last thing the Mets, desperate for a positive image, need. Harvey’s nude modeling...

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Terry Collins Says Josh Satin Will Play Against Lefthanders

Terry Collins might be in sort of a “Save My Job” mode these days as he continues to dumbfound the Mets masses with yet another logical conclusion, albeit a few months too late. “Josh Satin, I just looked up some numbers this morning, he’s hitting .450 against left-handed pitching. He’s going to play against left-handed pitching,” Collins said. “Hey,...

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Phillies vs Mets: Harvey and Lee In Battle Of All-Stars At Citi Field

Phillies at Mets Cliff Lee (10-3, 2.86) vs. Matt Harvey (7-2, 2.35) Starting Lineup Eric Young Jr., LF Daniel Murphy, 2B David Wright, 3B Marlon Byrd, RF Josh Satin, 1B John Buck, C Juan Lagares, CF Omar Quintanilla, SS Matt Harvey, RHP It’s Dwight Gooden Bobblehead Day! Game Notes Harvey’s first start of the second half will be his 30th major league appearance. Harvey enters with a 2.47...

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