Month: June 2010

6/18 Minor League Report! TOVAR!

AAA International League: Buffalo 6/8/1, Indianapolis 4/6/0 John Maine threw 88 pitches in 4.1 innings today, reportedly sitting 86-88 on his fastball, no es bueno. Do not want. He’s done. We’ll always have 9/29/07… ss Andy Green 2 for 3, run, 2b, RBI, .262 2b Justin Turner 0 for 2, run, 2 BBs, K, .272 1b Mike Jacobs 0 for 4, 2 Ks, .255 rf Val Pascucci 3 for 5, 3 runs, 3 HR, 5...

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NL East Report

Atlanta Braves: (39-28; Leader) The Braves took two out of three from the Tampa Bay Rays, and will play three against the Kansas City Royals. Kris Medlen vs. Zach Greinke is the matchup on Saturday. Philadelphia Phillies: (34-30; -3.5) The Phillies took two of three from the New York Yankees, and will face the Minnesota Twins. Come to think of it, I’ve always wanted to see how Mauer and Morneau...

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New York, New York: Rumble In The Bronx

It’s that time again – I happen to love the Subway Series, but I know there are others who don’t.  Anyway we’ve reached the weekend and it’s the second act of the Subway Series for 2010. The Mets go to the Big City for the games at the new Yankee Stadium on Friday night, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons.  The Mets are on a seven game winning streak, and the...

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2010 Mets: A Dynasty In The Making?

As Mets fans, we’ve had our share of anguish and heartbreak over the years. In a way, we wouldn’t be Mets fans if it were not that way — long periods of frustration followed by a solitary moment of extreme jubilation and ecstasy. I think the 2010 Mets are about to break the mold that has been the essential makeup for the Mets and their fans since their humble beginnings back in...

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Mets Feeling Right At Home On The Road

All of a sudden the New York Mets know how to win on the road.  They are 6-0 on the current road trip, ten games over .500 and find themselves heading into the Bronx just a half a game behind the division leading Braves.  That’s right, the Braves. The Mets have gone 9-1 in their last 10 games, which includes games at home and on the road.  With a 24-10 record at home, and an improved 14-18...

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