The Mets do not complete the sweep as the bats were not hitting today. Pirates win 2-1 despite Santana’s complete game effort. Game Summary Johan Santana was on fire during the early goings of the game. He struck out the side in order in the first inning and didn’t give up a hit until the fifth inning. Santana had his changeup on point today, matching it with his 90-91 MPH fastball....
Read MoreBreaking news Mets fans! Catcher Rod Barajas was just claimed off waivers by the LA Dodgers. Also, outfielder Jesus Feliciano will be called up to replace him. @KBurkhardtSNY Barajas claimed by the Dodgers. Jesus Feliciano will replace him. Barajas, 34, was hitting .255 with the Mets this season with 12 homeruns and 34 RBIs. He was hitting well during the first half of the season before falling...
Read MoreI read a solid article entitled “What If Billy Wagner Never Got Hurt?” by Brian Joura of Mets 360. Brian not only contemplates what could have been in the second half of the 2008 season, but also what might have transpired if the Mets signed an outfielder instead of K-Rod later that offseason. We have seen how good Wagner has been this season. If Wagner had not been injured in...
Read MoreAAA International League: Buffalo 5/11/0, Pawtucket 4/11/1, Game 1 cf Jesus Feliciano 2 for 3, RBI, K, .342 2b Justin Turner 1 for 3, run, .311 lf Lucas Duda 0 for 3, 3 Ks, .314 1b Nick Evans 1 for 3, run, HR (4), 2 RBI (17), K, .321 rf Fernando Martinez 1 for 3, 2 Ks, .256 dh Val Pascucci 1 for 3, run, K, .271 3b Mike Cervanek 3 for 3, run, .249 ss Luis Hernandez 1 for 3, run, .270 c Mike...
Read MoreThe Mets go for the road series sweep this afternoon as they take on the Pirates and Zach Duke. Last night the Mets beat the Pirates in a rain-shortened evening game by the score of 5-1 which featured a “complete” game 5 inning performance allowing only one earned run as David Wright smacked a three run shot. The Mets hope to keep the offense this afternoon. Johan Santana gets the...
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