Although it is early in the season, as Mets fans many of us are already pressing the panic button in regards to the offense. A variety of factors can affect why an offense may be lagging early in the season (Tough schedule, facing tough opponents, weather, location) but those factors weigh on the mindset of the Met pitching staff, which has been phenomenal thus far sans John Maine. A few factors...
Read MoreWhat an interesting week in Mets baseball. Not only did we see a 20 inning marathon game, we saw our closer get the win and a starter get the save. In addition to that, we saw the Mets call up Ike Davis from AAA and demote Mike Jacobs. Some people have been giving up on the Mets already because of their slow start. Give them time, and at least a few more games. Here’s a consolation prize :...
Read MoreLast night Ike Davis made his major league debut, going 2-4 with an RBI. Jonathan Niese pitched a good game and Jenrry Mejia closed the game out for the win. It was a good night for the franchise prospects. I remember not too long ago there were reports that the farm system was dead. Some blamed it on the Johan Santana trade, but go ahead and look at what the prospects we traded away did...
Read MoreAAA International League: Buffalo 2/7/0, Scranton 7/9/2 The Bisons, sans Ike Davis, lost to the Yankees today, as RA Dickey gave up 2 runs over 8 innings, then Bobby Parnell got torched for 4 runs on a hit and 3 walks without recording an out. The Bisons offense managed 7 hits and 2 walks, while going hitless in 6 ABs with RISP, leaving 7 on base, and striking out 3 times. Josh Thole doubled his...
Read MoreIt is re-assuring that at least one person in Metville is happy today: Omar Minaya, the General Manager. He got his requisite victory in St. Louis this weekend. Losing series number four is merely a footnote. The numbers are ugly, friends. Your team resides in last place, two games behind the Washington Nationals and four games from the division leading Phillies. Wave goodbye to Philadelphia...
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