Month: May 2010

Mets Get Igarashi Back, Demote Manny Acosta

The Mets have activated reliever Ryota Igarashi from the disabled list and he will be in the bullpen when the Mets play their finale tonight against the Yankees. According to mets.com, rather than send highly regarded prospect Jenrry Mejia back to the Minor Leagues to stretch out as a starter, the Mets opted to keep Mejia on the roster following Saturday’s 5-3 win over the Yankees, instead...

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5/22 Minor League Report! GEE!

AAA International League: Buffalo 4/8/0, LeHigh Valley 1/3/2 Dillon Gee had a very good outing today, allowing just a run on 3 hits and 3 walks in 6.2 innings for his 5th win of the season. Josh Thole and Ruben Tejada each got on base twice with a hit and walk, both continuing their red hot Mays. lf, rf Jesus Feliciano 2 for 4, 2b, BB, K, .375 2b Andy Green 0 for 5, K, .273 1b Mike Jacobs 1 for...

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Mets Beat Yanks 5-3 In Twelve Hit Attack

Mets strike back with twelve hits against the Yanks and took game two of the Subway series, winning 5-3. Game Summary Possibly the most needed win so far this season. After losing the first game of the series to the Yankees in horrible fashion the Mets were able to pound out more than enough runs to beat the Yanks. Mike Pelfrey was able to give the Mets a great six inning start to the game....

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Trade Winds: Rod Barajas, Andy Sonnanstine, Roy Oswalt

As my colleague Mike Lloyd informed us last night, Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt has demanded a trade and will waive his no-trade clause to get something expedited. From the sound of it, this might be something that gets done very soon and will not linger on until the July trade deadline. I just wanted to weigh in and voice my own support for such a move by the Mets and I do hope that they make...

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I Can’t Stop Thinking About Last Night’s Loss

Last night’s 2-1 loss at the hands of the Yankees left such a sour taste in my mouth. Not so much for the loss, but more for what that game could have been and could have meant to the team and to the fans. With the team still mired in the cellar of the standings, what the Mets needed most was a feel good win… an inspirational victory that could kick start their collective confidence...

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