AAA International League: Buffalo 6/10/1, Gwinett 3/10/0 2b Justin Turner 1 for 5, run, K, .282 ss Andy Green 0 for 1, .262 >>ph, ss Russ Adams 1 for 3, run, BB, K, .229 cf Juan Padilla 3 for 5, 2 runs, HR, 3 RBI, .313 1b Val Pascucci 2 for 4, 2 runs, 2b, HR, 2 RBI, 2 Ks, .233 rf Fernando Martinez 1 for 3, BB, K, .254 3b Mike Cervanek 2 for 4, 2b, RBI, .236 c Josh Thole 0 for 3, BB, K,...
Read MoreThe Mets looked strong once again last week but lost the last two games of their road trip to the Yankees, posting a 7-2 road trip overall. Santana got victimized by a Grand Slam (again!) and that made the start look a lot worse than it probably was. Beltran’s rehabbing, Mejia’s in AA, and Parnell looks to make his return to the MLB in a move that I have to question slightly. Anyway,...
Read MoreI’m sure like most of you, I was tickled orange-and-blue when Johan Santana was traded to the New York Mets in the offseason leading to the 2008 season. I have a few friends who were from Minnesota who did warn me, however, that Santana takes a while to “warm up” during the season. Expect a not-so-dominant first half, but he finishes strong second-half. I thought –...
Read MoreAAA International League: Buffalo 2/8/1, Gwinett 7/12/0 ss Justin Turner 3 for 4, BB, .284 2b Russ Adams 0 for 4, BB, .227 cf Jorge Padilla 0 for 4, BB, .182 1b Mike Jacobs 2 for 4, run, RBI, BB, .259 rf Fernando Martinez 1 for 5, K, .252 3b Mike Cervanek 1 for 4, 2b, K, .230 lf Lucas Duda 1 for 3, RBI (4), BB, .222 c Josh Thole 0 for 2, 2 BBs, .278 Dylan Owen 5 IP, 9 H, 6 ER, 3 Ks, 6.39 era, L...
Read MoreHappy first day of summer to all Met Nation. We are actually talking about a very good summer where the Mets are concerned. This team is alive and vibrant and ‘returning home’ after a 7-2 road trip. The 2 losses to the Yankees notwithstanding, this road trip was a huge success. It improved the standing of the club in the standings, and may have actually assisted in making believers out of...
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