Mets defeat the Marlins 6-1 with great pitching from Niese and help from Wright’s and Davis’ bats. Mets continue their home playing dominance going 21-9 at home, the only team with 20+ wins at home. Game Summary Jon Niese had his first start since the middle of May, being out with a hamstring injury. Coming into the game, Jerry Manuel limited him to a 100 pitch count for the game....
Read MoreThe New York Mets have sent beleaguered starter-turned-reliever-turned distraction Oliver Perez to the DL (knee tendinitis) to make room for starter Jonathon Niese. Adam Rubin reported yesterday that others players thought Ollie’s knee was “messed up.” The move ends the firestorm, both public and private, over what the Mets should do with their $36 million man. As discussed on...
Read MoreOur own Elliot Teichman, who has been producing our game previews since 2007, has a great post on his site 213 Miles From Shea. It takes a look at some of the more interesting promotions our minor league teams are having this season. There’s definitely some really cool things going on with my favorite being Star Wars Night in Buffalo. Both teams will wear special jerseys as the Rebel...
Read MoreI am no expert on College Baseball, High School Baseball or for the most part, minor league baseball. One thing that is apparent is as much as Mets fans would love for the heir apparent to be in our farm system at catcher – he, mainly Josh Thole is not that guy. Josh Thole’s nearest modern-day comparisons aren’t very comparable. Jason Kendall and Brad Ausmus were both great...
Read MoreAAA International League: Buffalo 11/12/1, Norfolk 6/12/2 cf Jesus Feliciano 0 for 5, run, RBI, .377 ss Justin Turner 3 for 4, 2 runs, RBI, BB, .286 dh Mike Jacobs 2 for 4, 2 runs, 2b, RBI, BB, .262 1b Mike Hessman 1 for 4, run, RBI, BB, .290 2b Russ Adams 0 for 4, run, 2 RBI, BB, K, .255 3b Mike Cervanek 1 for 5, 2 Ks, .242 rf Val Pascucci 2 for 5, 2 runs, 2b, 3 RBI, 2 Ks, .205 lf Andy Green 1...
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