Carlos Delgado sustained a broken right hand early in the game when he was hit by a Dontrelle Willis pitch.Adam Rubin reports…The Mets suffered another blow in the first inning when Carlos Delgado suffered a broken left hand when he was struck by Dontrelle Willis with a first-inning pitch.This was later confirmed by John Delcos…Confirmed: Fractured left hand. See you in Port St....
Read MoreIn a surprsing move, the Comissioners Offfice acted quickly and suspended Miguel Olivo for five games for instigating the benches clearing brawl during yesterday’s Mets win.No Mets players were fined or suspended for what took place before, during or after the brawl.Several Florida Marlins players admitted that today’s game had plenty of meaning for them and that the Mets picked the...
Read MoreWhat seemed improbable only 24 hours ago has become a reality for the New York Mets. Not only do they win in impressive style on the strength of a masterful pitching performance by John Maine, but with both the Phillies and the Padres both losing this evening, the Mets are back in the game!They once again are in control of their own destiny, and with a win tomorrow it ensures at the very least a...
Read MoreMany years ago, former Mets manager Yogi Berra coined the phrase that would become synonymous with late season heroics.Yogi Berra believed in 1973, just like the late, great Tug McGraw.With two games left in the season the Mets still have life. With a win today followed by a Phillies loss tonight, the Mets can get right back into the drivers seat.We’ve seen how good the Phillies can...
Read MoreWillie Randolph could have started Pedro Martinez instead of Philip Humber on Wednesday. He chose not to so he could give Pedro an extra days rest. Pedro said that he was ready to go, but his words fell on deaf ears. Willie had already made up his mind and he was going with Humber. Just like he made up his mind last week when he went with Brian Lawrence.As a result of this...
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