Buffalo 2, Indianapolis 1 Tobi Stoner turned in his finest AAA outing to date, allowing just a run on 4 hits, in 8 innings for his 3rd win. 2b Argenis Reyes 0 for 5, K, .256 rf Andy Green 0 for 2, run, 2 BBs, .220 cf Jesus Feliciano 3 for 5, run, K, .310 1b Mike Lamb 3 for 5, RBI, K, .235 lf Nick Evans 1 for 5, RBI, K, .157 3b Javier Castillo 1 for 4, 2b, 2 Ks, .266 c Ninja Turtle 0 for 4, .221...
Read MoreThis afternoon, the suddenly revitalized Mets launched a 13 hit attack against the Astros to beat them 8-3, and take the series two games to one. It was the second straight win for the Mets who have been fueled by the hot hitting of Angel Pagan and Luis Castillo, and clutch hitting of Jeff Francoeur. Even David Wright seems to be getting into the act. Livan Hernandez started the game and it...
Read MoreYesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it seems as though they’re here to stay. Oh I believe in yesterday. Suddenly, I’m not half the man I used to be. There’s a shadow hanging over me. Oh yesterday, came suddenly. – The Beatles Omar Minaya has come full circle. His five year tenure is slowly coming to an end, and his five year plan is as distant now as it was...
Read MoreAccording to our friend Adam Rubin in his Daily News blog, Gary Sheffield has become the latest Mets player to be placed on the disabled list. He will be replaced on the Mets roster by tonight’s starting pitcher, Jonathon Niese. Sheffield hadn’t played since the July 18 game against the Braves, when he was taken out of the game with a leg cramp after chasing a base hit in left...
Read MoreJonathon Niese was called up from Triple-A Buffalo to replace the injured Fernando Nieve in the starting rotation. If he continues to pitch like he did tonight, he might not have to go back anytime soon. After a rough first inning, Niese settled down and pitched beautifully for six additional innings. The offense came alive and the long ball returned to the Mets as they defeated the Astros...
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