Month: September 2012

The Cyclones Are Going To The Playoffs!

The New York Mets may not be going beyond the regular season in 2012, but their Single-A affiliate Brooklyn Cyclones sure are! The ‘Clones fell today to the Lowell Spinners, but with the magic number at one, a Jamestown routing of the Batavia Muckdogs paved the way for a New York-Penn League playoff berth. The Cyclones will take on the Hudson Valley Renegades in Game One of a best-of-three...

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Mets Rank 16th Highest In 2013 MLB Payroll Commitments

Here are each MLB Team’s 2013 Payroll Commitments as compiled from Cot’s Contracts. Beginning with the team with the largest commitment they are: Dodgers, $193.8 MM Phillies, $133.1 MM Yankees, $119.1 MM Cardinals, $92.8 MM Angels, $92.3 MM Tigers, $90.2 MM Rangers, $84.4 MM White Sox, $83.3 MM Giants, $81.0 MM Reds, $74.1 MM Twins, $68.3 MM Marlins, $67.5 MM Blue Jays, $61.3 MM Nationals,...

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Dickey To 18 Wins! Mets Win 6-2

R.A. Dickey had a great outing, notching his 18th win of the season, and the Mets offense showed up today in their 6-2 win. R.A. Dickey took the hill today in the rubber game, and was strong through six and two-third innings. Dickey allowed eight hits and two runs, while walking one and striking out five. R.A. gave up three of his eight hits in his final inning of work so the line looks a bit...

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Sweet Music! Dickey Is First To 18 Wins!

SWEET MUSIC! R.A. Dickey’s magical season continued today in St. Louis where he earned his Major League leading 18th win of the season as he keeps on marching toward the 2012 National League Cy Young Award. Dickey (18-4) struck out five and walked one while becoming the first Mets pitcher in 22 years to win 18 games, as the Mets defeated the Cards 6-2 to avoid the sweep. Dickey becomes the...

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Is 18th Win Of The Season In The Cards This Afternoon For R.A. Dickey?

Wednesday, September 5, 2012 • 1:45 PM Busch Stadium • St. Louis, MO R.A. Dickey (17-4, 2.63) vs Adam Wainwright (13-11, 3.90) The Dickey Files R.A. Dickey is tied for the major league lead with 17 wins. Dickey is fourth in the majors and second in the National League with a 2.63 ERA and he is sixth in the majors and third in the NL with 190 strikeouts. Dickey is seeking to become the first...

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