Month: March 2011

True or False – Are The Mets Still Indecisive?

David Lennon of Newsday believes that not much has changed with the way the Mets are doing things even with a front office overhaul and new manager at the reins. “Been away for a few days, but it could have been a few years because nothing changes with the Mets. Even with an overhaul of the front office, and a new manager, the team already is displaying the same indecision and chain-of-command...

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Thoughts On Roster

With spring training down to a couple of weeks after today’s loss to Minnesota, the Mets are still trying to finalize situations in right field, second base, the bullpen and in the rotation. All of these will be filled with those players already in camp. RIGHT FIELD Carlos Beltran has been cleared to resume baseball activities, but probably won’t play until next week, which would leave a week of...

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Luis Hernandez To Be Named Starter At Second Base? Is Desperation Setting In?

According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, a source has told him that manager Terry Collins is getting set to name Luis Hernandez the starting second baseman. Disenchanted with what he has seen from Luis Castillo, Daniel Murphy, Brad Emaus and Justin Turner this spring, manager Terry Collins is preparing to name Luis Hernandez the starter at second base, a source with direct knowledge of...

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Oliver Perez Has Warthen On His Side

Who’s ready for another chapter in the Oliver Perez saga? According to Andy Martino of the Daily News, the Mets are falling all over themselves over Ollie’s relief stint this weekend in which he pitched to one batter and retired him on seven pitches. Pitching Coach Dan Warthen may now be the only thing standing between the enigmatic southpaw’s release or him earning a spot on...

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250 Show Up For Mets Anthem Audition

About 250 people showed up to audition for the Mets Anthem Search yesterday at Citi Field as the Mets have a little fun with the fans who hope to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” during a game this season. Of all the singers who auditioned, five will be chosen for the final round and return for another tryout. Here is a video courtesy of the Wall Street Journal that highlights some...

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