If you want to talk about underwhelming, just take a look at Bobby Parnell’s debut as a starting pitcher… Against one of the worst teams in the league, Parnell would only last two and a third innings pitched, and allow two runs on four hits, three walks, and a hit batsman. He struck out just one batter. Last week when it was revealed that Parnell would join the rotation, I asked, How...
Read MoreBobby Parnell made his first major league start at Petco Park on Saturday night, replacing fellow rookie Jonathon Niese in the rotation. Unfortunately, it was not a start to remember as the Mets could not reward him with a victory. New York dropped the third game of the four-game series in San Diego by the final score of 3-1 as their offense sputtered again. The defeat was their eighth...
Read MoreIt has been only 11 months since undergoing Tommy John surgery, but Billy Wagner has been progressing quite well in his minor league rehab assignment. He has made four appearances facing live hitters and is yet to give up a run. His fastball has been clocked at 94 MPH and most importantly, he has not felt any pain in his surgically repaired elbow. Although he has not pitched in back-to-back...
Read MoreINT AAA: Buffalo 2/10/1, Columbus 1/8/1 2b Argenis Reyes 2 for 4, run, RBI, .270 cf Jesus Feliciano 3 for 4, RBI, .308 lf Nick Evans 1 for 4, 2b, .179 1b Mike Lamb 1 for 4, 2b, .252 rf Chip Ambres 0 for 4, K, .241 c Rene Rivera 1 for 4, 2 Ks, .243 dh Josh Petersen 1 for 4, K, .244 3b Andy Green 0 for 4, K, .198 ss Wilson Valdez 0 for 1, K, .221 >>ss Javier Castillo 1 for 3, run, 2b, .256...
Read MoreFor Crying Out Loud, Stop Walking Everyone! Despite the fact that the Mets are playing half their games in one of the largest ballparks in the game, they lead the majors in walks allowed with 423 as of last night’s game. The Phillies in comparison have only allowed 344 walks. Can somebody please explain that to me, because no matter how hard I try I can’t seem to grasp how that is...
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