Month: September 2009

Speed, Pitching and Defense, But What About Fundamentals?

The New York Mets have released a statement that they will not be altering the dimensions of Citi Field for the 2010 season based on the recommendations of Omar Minaya and Jerry Manuel. Ed Eagle of Mets.com writes, The Mets’ franchise legacy has been built upon strong pitching, and they’ll need to continue to focus on that aspect of their team-building to be successful in their new...

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9/3 Minor League Report! Nieuwenhuis, GIARRAPUTO!

INT AAA: Buffalo 4/13/2, Scranton 3/9/1 ss Argenis Reyes 0 for 4, .289 3b Andy Green 2 for 5, RBI, K, .247 cf Jesus Feliciano 3 for 4, run, BB, .304 1b Mike Lamb 1 for 5, .259 rf Chip Ambres 2 for 4, 2 runs, HR, 2 RBI, K, .260 lf Jason Dubois 2 for 5, K, .209 dh Javier Castillo 0 for 4, BB, .249 c Robinson Cancel 1 for 5, 2b, .249 2b Luis Rivera 2 for 5, run, RBI, .298 Jose Sanchez 5 IP, 4 H,...

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Mile High Meltdown: Mets Fall To Rockies 5-2

Tim Redding’s late season renaissance continued, as he enjoyed his third consecutive solid outing.  However, his enjoyment of the game was short-lived, as party pooper Brian Stokes gave up three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning for the second time in five games, including a bases loaded two-run pinch-hit single to former Yankee Jason Giambi.  The latest Rockie Rally gave Colorado a...

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9/2 Minor League Report! KIRK NIEUWENHUIS!!!!, NIESEN, Harris!

INT AAA: Buffalo 6/12/2, Scranton 8/14/1 2b Argenis Reyes 3 for 5, 2 runs, 3b, K, .292 ss Andy Green 1 for 4, run, BB, 2 Ks, .242 cf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 4, BB, .300 1b Mike Lamb 2 for 5, 2b, 2 RBI, .260 rf Chip Ambres 1 for 4, BB, K, .258 c Rene Rivera 0 for 5, 3 Ks, .237 dh Jason Dubois 2 for 4, 2 runs, 2 HR, 2 RBI, K, .198 3b Javier Castillo 1 for 4, 2 Ks, .252 lf Josh Petersen 1 for 4, run,...

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Beltran’s Roller Coaster Season Resumes In Brooklyn

Carlos Beltran stormed out of the gates quickly this year, leading the National League in hitting for a good portion of the first few months of the season.  Then he started feeling some pain in his right knee but continued to play through it.  Finally, on June 22, the pain became too much for him to play at the level he’s capable of playing.  Beltran was placed on the disabled list in the...

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