David Wright, Carlos Beltran, Jason Bay and Ike Davis together at last in the middle of the order. I know it is only one game, but inserting Bay into the middle of that lineup really solidifies the middle of the batting order. Jason did not tear the cover off the ball in his first game back, but just his presence alone resulted in better at bats for the three guys around him. I mean just...
Read MoreCome on, you knew when the Mets lost the first two games of this series, this 3 Up & 3 Down entry would be called “Houston We Have A Problem”, how could it not be? Our guys lose 2 of 3 to the Astros, and their record is now 6-13. The 3 Ups all come from the Met’s win on Thursday night, while the three downs will come from the two losses. 3 Up 1. Chris Capuano: On a cold...
Read MoreChris Capuano went seven strong innings and David Wright broke out of his slump in a big way and the Mets won 9-1, with Jason Bay playing for the first time this season Game Notes Chris Capuano came out today and was outstanding, pitching until the seventh inning, allowing one run on six hits walking two and striking out four. Capuano was great today, scattering six hits (two of which were by...
Read MoreThis afternoon, Mets GM Sandy Alderson was a guest of Mike Francesa on Sportsradio 660 WFAN. Before Alderson’s appearance, Francesa referred to Alderson as a liar – repeatedly saying that Alderson came on his show and lied. Francesa came to this conclusion because Alderson is an intelligent baseball man with an Ivy League degree and is not a fool. When Sandy came on his show before...
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Last night I saw R.A. Dickey meeting with the press after the game – a tough loss. However R.A. makes no excuses – in fact after a couple of dreadful innings he shaped up and pitched deep into the game. This is no kid trying to get a place on a team, this is a grown man, father of four including a newborn who has a life outside of baseball as well. And is he moping at his locker?? No...
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