Month: May 2010

5/4 Minor League Report

AAA International League: Buffalo 5/10/2, Louisville 4/9/2 cf Jason Pridie 1 for 3, run, 2b, BB, .295 2b Russ Adams 2 for 3, 2 runs, 3b, RBI, .288 1b Mike Jacobs 1 for 3, 2 RBI, K, .316 3b Mike Hessman 0 for 4, .284 rf, 1b Chris Carter 1 for 4, .344 lf Fernando Martinez 2 for 4, run, .253 c Josh Thole 0 for 4, .169 ss Ruben Tejada 2 for 4, K, .256 RA Dickey 8 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 7 Ks, 2.31 era,...

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Gary Matthews Jr. – When Is Enough, Enough?

This morning, Steve Popper from The Record, shed some light on the shaky status of Mets outfielder Gary Matthews Jr.. He believes it might be a while before GMJ gets another start after an 0-for-4 night on Sunday that extended his struggles to 3-for-33 since opening day, and 3-for-34 after a pinch-hit groundout on Monday. It looks like Jerry Manuel could be growing weary of his lack of...

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Who Is Nelson Figueroa?

There was a point in time, eons ago (actually, about a month ago) when everyone in the world of Mets fans, mostly the blogosphere was going ballistic at the Mets handling of the Nelson Figueroa situation. It was seen as a slap in the face to the man, but statistically as well as from the standpoint of improving the team I will analyze it in 3 points, and address his “successor”. It...

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Is Santana Still The Ace We Traded For?

When Johan Santana was traded here I was extremely happy, he was supposed to be the best pitcher in the majors.  Santana was going to get the Mets a World Series title, the first World Series title since 1986.  Santana did not come cheap, it cost the Mets prospects that didn’t amount to much but financially the Mets gave him $137.5 million for 6 years. Santana had a great 2008 for the Mets but...

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Should the Mets Inquire About Javier Vazquez?

Up until a few days ago, we Mets fans were in heaven on earth. Mets in first, Yanks in 2nd. How could it be any better? I never really understood the fascination with caring about the Yankees record to be honest. I don’t get giddy over the Subway Series either. I worry about Philadelphia-Atlanta-Florida-Washington. I will say this though; I kind of enjoy this Javier Vazquez saga. I mean, we all...

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