Last night, our very own Ben Yoel tweeted this as the Mets went on to lose to the Phils 10-7…. I could care less the Mets didn’t win the game last night. They showed that they have fight and can come back from early deficits. I totally agree with Ben’s statement. Even when the Mets were down, they kept hitting, and they kept scoring. It could be that hitting coach Dave Hudgens...
Read MoreMike Pelfrey is entering his sixth season with the Mets, compiling a 43-41 record over his first five seasons in New York (43-42 after his Opening Day loss to the Florida Marlins). Although Pelfrey is just 27 years old, there have been only 17 pitchers in franchise history who have won more games than Big Pelf. More than likely, Pelfrey will continue to move up the all-time wins leaderboard as...
Read MoreThe Mets have announced that right-handed reliever Manny Acosta has cleared waivers, and will be assigned to Triple-A Buffalo. With Pat Misch also clearing waivers a week earlier, the Mets manage to hang on to two relievers that will give their bullpen some depth in the minors in case somebody falters or is injured. Another well played hand by Sandy Alderson and his gang.
Read MoreToday’s Lineup Jose Reyes – SS Willie Harris – LF David Wright – 3B Ike Davis – 1B Angel Pagan – CF Lucas Duda – RF Brad Emaus – 2B Josh Thole – C Jonathon Niese – LHP Mets Notes Daniel Murphy was part of an odd occurrence Wednesday. Murphy entered the game as a pinch hitter leading off the fifth inning for the Mets. He struck out, but then the Mets rallied, batting around, and...
Read MoreCame across this post via MetsBlog and thought I would share it here. John Gonzalez, a columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, had some harsh words for the Mets and Mets fans in particular. In a column entitled “Mets Are A National Punchline”, he writes: The Mets don’t have to be good or even mediocre for you to loathe them and delight in their misery. If anything, curb- stomping them...
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