Chris Capuano pitched a great six innings and the Mets defense managed to falter again in their 4-3 loss against the Marlins Game Notes Chris Capuano had a great outing after a few bad outing including two against the Marlins. Cap went six innings, allowing two runs on four hits, striking out five and walking two. As has been Capuano’s strong suit, he gave up two long balls to account for...
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Updated Post: News on Johan Santana now coming in: Johan Santana‘s comeback from shoulder surgery may have suffered a setback. The Mets ace complained of soreness following his scoreless three-inning rehab start Thursday. Sandy Alderson said he could not comment on the severity of the discomfort. “I think it’s prudent to have it checked out,” he said. Santana’s next scheduled...
Read MoreThe tradition of Long Island baseball continues to grow as more local young men are making themselves known around the minor leagues. Huntington’s own Cam Maron joins the list. After graduating from Hicksville High School, Maron was drafted by the New York Mets in the 34th round of the 2009 MLB Draft. Ironically, he grew up a Mets fan, so he says he relishes the opportunity to play for his...
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Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to introduce you to the newest whipping boy of the New York Mets, Daniel Murphy!! (And…the crowd goes wild) The Mets were on a roll, taking a four game sweep in Cincinnati and even starting their road series against the Washington Nationals with a win. Then lose three in a row and all goodwill built up within the fan base is thrown into Flushing Bay. I’ve often...
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Don’t look now, but Scott Hairston leads the Mets with a .561 slugging percentage and a .901 OPS. His seven homeruns are just one behind team leader David Wright who has eight. In a word, Hairston has been sensational off the bench. I thought for sure that Sandy Alderson would move him before the trade deadline, but I must admit I’m glad he’s still here. Last Sunday,...
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