Month: August 2011

Back-Story On K-Rod Option, Beato and Parnell Have Struggled

Posted by Joe D | Aug 1, 2011

David Waldstein of the NY Times unveils that in the weeks before he was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers, Francisco Rodriguez told the Mets that he wanted to eliminate the now-defunct $17.5 million vesting option in his contract. Apparently the option had become “a heavy burden” for the K-Rod as well as the Mets. The former Mets closer believed that it was interfering with how the...

Parnell Blows Mets Comeback In 3-2 Loss To Nats

Posted by Former Writer | Aug 1, 2011

Jonathon Niese went five and one-third innings, and Bobby Parnell ruined a comeback attempt in their 3-2 loss against the Nationals Game Notes Jonathon Niese looked very good for five innings, and then came unraveled in the sixth, allowing three straight doubles. Jonathon’s final line was five and one-third innings, allowing two runs on eight hits while striking out six. Niese looked good,...