Author: Former Writer

Beltran Trading Spaces?

“I believe” in miracles. I really believe in trades when they make sense. My personal feelings aside (for now), I think everybody on this team should be up for grabs and should not be deemed “untouchable”. Recent history shows that any thing done to change the chemistry and the dynamic of this team should be done quickly and efficiently. THIS TEAM is not a winner....

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Pelfrey Nails It, Mets Win 1-0

Mike Pelfrey looked the sharpest he has in weeks, giving up zero runs and throwing 122 pitches, and the Mets managed to scratch across one run and hold the lead for the 1-0 win. Game Notes Mike Pelfrey had his best outing since early June, throwing seven innings of shutout ball, giving up four hits and a walk with four strikeouts. Big Pelf was getting key outs today, and only allowed ONE runner...

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8/10 Minor League Report! RATLIFF, COHOON!

AAA International League: Buffalo 6/11/0, Lehigh Valley 0/4/0 Looks like it’s Pat Misch on Saturday, he was pulled after 55 pitches tonight. rf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 5, 2b, K, .349 2b Justin Turner 2 for 5, run, .305 lf Lucas Duda 2 for 4, 2 runs, HR (15), RBI (44), BB, .321 1b Nick Evans 2 for 5, run, 2b (5), RBI (10), 2 Ks, .302 cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 1 for 3, BB, .333 3b Mike Cervanek 1...

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Today’s New York Mets – What Is Going On Here?

Lots of time over the weekend to think about the plight of the Mets. First was the Connecticut press asking Fred about the Mets, when he was promoting UConn basketball on SNY. Funny, most people in Connecticut -including me – do not get SNY on their cable stations. Now I’m wondering if he wants to start to include us after all these years. We can already see all the UConn stuff on...

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Thank You Jonathon Niese

With the Mets spiraling out of control and the season’s fate on the line, rookie Jonathon Niese did all he could to keep the team’s playoffs hopes alive.  Niese went out and manged to stymie Philly hitters to the tune of 7 IP, 1 ER, and 7 strike outs.  To fully grasp Niese’s dominance one need look no farther than his performance in the 4th inning, where the lefty threw 10 of his 11...

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