Author: Former Writer

Another Terry Collins Flub Leads To Loss

For the second time in a week, Terry Collins made a costly decision that may have lead to another loss. The Mets are at a time of year where they cannot afford to throw away any games. In Monday’s 8-1 loss to the Washington Nationals, Collins opted to let Rafael Montero hit for himself in the second with two runners on base and two outs. The former prized pitching prospect was coming off a...

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Montero Takes A Walk On The Wild Side, Mets Fall To Nats 8-1

The New York Mets (76-68) were defeated by the Washington Nationals (86-58) by a score of 8-1 at Nationals Park Monday evening.  The Cardinals were getting no-hit in the ninth inning at the time of this writing.  With a Cardinals loss, the Mets would hold the second wild card spot by a half a game. Pitching: Rafael Montero was on the hill for the Mets tonight and he struggled mightily.   Montero...

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Seth Lugo Shines in Turner Field Finale

Seth Lugo continues to be a bright spot for this Mets rotation. In Sunday’s 10-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves, Lugo yet again put forth a quality start. Lugo had a nice day in Atlanta as the Mets said goodbye to Turner Field. Seth went seven innings on the day while allowing just two runs on six hits. He walked one and sat down five batters on strikes, picking up the win. “I gave up a...

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Yoenis Cespedes’ Onslaught Continues

Yet again as the Mets play meaningful September games, Yoenis Cespedes is leading the way for the offense. In Sunday’s 10-3 mauling of the Atlanta Braves, Cespedes’ power was on full display. He was just 1-for-4 on the day but the one hit he did have was eye opening. A grand slam that put the Mets up big and for good. He ended the day with five RBI and has been on absolute tear since...

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Talkin’ Mets: Replace-Mets Shine, 40-man Questions, Minor League Recap

I am joined by MMO Senior Editor Michael Mayer, who also runs MMO’s MetsMinors.net, during today’s show. Michael and I talk about the contributions of the “Replace-Mets” such as Seth Lugo, Robert Gsellman, Josh Smoker and T.J. Rivera. Michael has followed these guys throughout their minor league careers. Is he surprised? Can this continue and help the Mets win a Wild Card? Also hear him...

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