AAA International League: Buffalo 7/8/2, Lehigh Valley 4/8/4 rf Jesus Feliciano 2 for 5, 2 RBI, .341 ss Justin Turner 0 for 5, .310 2b Russ Adams 1 for 4, run, BB, .261 1b Nick Evans 1 for 4, run, BB, 2 Ks, .309 cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 0 for 4, BB, 3 Ks, .208 lf Mike Cervanek 1 for 5, run, .253 3b Zach Lutz 1 for 3, 2 runs, HR (1), 3 RBI (4), BB, .333 c JR House 2 for 3, run, 2b, RBI, BB, .253...
Read MoreAtlanta Braves: (78-56; Leader) Alright, you already know what the Bravos have been up to, but did you know that they’re going to play the Florida Marlins next? Riveting stuff. Also, Tim Hudson won NL Pitcher of the Month on the back of his 1.71 ERA in August. Philadelphia Phillies: (76-58; -2) Last week, when I wrote about the team from Philly, they were on a four-game losing streak. Now,...
Read MoreGood Morning, Mets Faithful. I’ll attempt to take you into your weekend with a few thoughts. Gee, Mejia or Both? Well, I got my wish. Dillon Gee’s primed for a Sept. call-up. Yet another effort to see our AAA guys get a shot to get a chance, Omar’s “going young” mandate not withstanding. The 24-year-old is 13-7, 4.69 ERA in 27 starts for the Bisons, striking out 157...
Read MoreMets avoid the sweep in Atlanta as they get a 4-2 win over the Braves. Santana pitched well until he had to be pulled with an injury. Bullpen held it together with Takahashi getting the save. Wright led the offense with two hits and a homerun. Game Summary Johan Santana was finally able to stop his first inning woes that have been plaguing him lately but would give up a homerun to McCann in the...
Read MoreAAA International League: Buffalo 2/7/0, Scranton 9/12/1 Dillon Gee got crushed in his final AAA outing of the season, giving up 7 earned runs on 7 hits in 4 innings, but he’s still in line for a promotion to the major leagues, since he’s got to be protected on the 40 man roster this November, or be exposed in the Rule V (and he WOULD absolutely be taken). Zach Lutz DNP for a second...
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