Author: Former Writer

What’s Next For Ollie?…Part 2

Last week I wrote about Oliver Perez and the decision of Omar Minaya and the Mets to send him into the bullpen.  The next day the Mets decided to put Ollie on the disabled list (DL).  The reason provided by the Mets was that after an MRI it was determined that Ollie was suffering patella tendinitis in his right leg.  Ollie stated after his last bad start that the knee was bothering him all...

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5/11 Minor League Report! STONER!

Buffalo 5 (OMG FIVE!), Norfolk 3 (OMG A WIN!) Yes, Buffalo increased their win total by 16.67%, from 6 to 7. Unfortunately, the other number on the ledger is a 22, as in 22 losses. The third is a 15, as in 15 games out of first place. Jesus Feliciano, Fernando Martinez and Michel Abreu (hitting 2-3-4), went a combined 6 for 11 with 3 2b, a HR and 3 RBI, pacing a 10 hit 3 walk attack. The Bisons...

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8 Reasons Why You Should Have a Man Crush on Omir Santos

If you’ve watched the Mets this year then you would know that the only reason why we are in 1st place is because of the outstanding phenomenal play of one special guy, Omir Santos.For those of the you who were fortunate enough to watch Omir play in either some random Triple A town or in Baltimore for 10 games last year – let me tell ya. You. Are. Lucky. Here are 8 reasons why I and...

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5/10 Minor League Report! DUDA, BOWMAN!

Buffalo 1, Norfolk 3 Another game, another woeful offensive showing from the Bisons. This time, they managed just a run on 4 hits and 3 walks, going 1 for 11 with RISP and leaving 5 on base. Cory Sullivan (1 for 3, BB, K, .208), Argenis Reyes (white hot Argenis Reyes, 2 for 3, run, 2b, BB, .328 today; 10 for his last 20) and Mike Lamb (1 for 3, 2b, RBI, BB, .098) had the hits, everyone else took...

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5/9 Minor League Report! BOWMAN, PELLOT, DOYLE, Ratliff!

Buffalo 1, Norfolk 5 Kyle Snyder got tagged with the loss, giving up just an UER over 4 innings (thanks to a Jose Coronado error). Carlos Muniz continues to be very subpar in relief for the Bisons, he’s now given up 7 earned runs in his last 3 innings, and has a 7.62 era on the season. The Bisons offense managed just 6 hits and 1 walk, and were a putrid, pathetic 0 for 13 with RISP,...

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