Month: June 2013

Harvey Will Make His Scheduled Start On Thursday

Terry Collins just told reporters that Matt Harvey will make his next scheduled start on Thursday against the Cardinals. Go ahead and plan accordingly for Harvey Day… 😀 In the eighth inning of last night’s 20-inning 2-1 loss to the Marlins, Harvey was removed from his start with tightness in his lower back. He was cruising before being pulled and held the Marlins to just one earned...

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Marlins vs Mets: Collins Pencils ‘Spin and Lagares Into Today’s Lineup

Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets Sunday, June 9, 1:10 PM EDT, Citi Field Jon Niese (4.40 ERA) vs. Tom Koehler (3.70 ERA)  Starting Lineup Omar Quintanilla – SS Jordany Valdespin – RF David Wright – 3B Daniel Murphy – 2B Mike Baxter – LF Ike Davis – 1B Anthony Recker – C Juan Lagares – CF Jonathon Niese – LHP ‘Spin and Lagares both in the starting lineup? Shocker… What have they done...

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Mets Transfer Familia To 60-Day Disabled List

The New York Mets transferred RHP Jeurys Familia from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. It’s just a procedural move to open a spot for RHP David Aardsma on the 40-man roster. Familia underwent surgery Wednesday to remove bone spurs from his right elbow and is likely out for the season. Original Post Terry Collins told reporters before tonight’s game that Jeurys...

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Last Night Was An Epic Fail On Many Fronts For The Mets

Saturday’s marathon was the longest game ever in Citi Field history and the longest in the majors since April 17, 2010, when the Mets beat St. Louis, 2-1 in 20 innings. The previous long at Citi Field was October 3, 2010, a 14-inning, 2-1 loss to the Nationals. Saturday was also tied for the fourth-longest game in franchise history and the longest since the April 17, 2010 game in St....

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Great Expectations and a Met Prospect’s Swan Song

The GM is one of the most despised people in New York. People are calling for the manager to be fired. The entire team is neither executing nor playing fundamentally sound baseball. We’re not hitting and fans are now outnumbered by empty seats. The Mets seem destined for a 90+ loss season and avoiding 100 losses will be an accomplishment. The Yankees own the city. Opposing teams are...

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