Author: Former Writer

MMO Farm Report: Familia & Lutz Spark Buffalo Win, Mejia Cruises For St. Lucie

Buffalo 4, Gwinnett 1 By Andrew O’Brien Zach Lutz hit a two-out single in the top of the seventh inning Wednesday night, plating two runs and extending Buffalo’s lead to 4-1. The Bisons’ bullpen held on to preserve the win for Jeurys Familia. Familia improved his Triple-A record to 3-1 with the win after going six strong innings, allowing four hits, one run while striking out six and walking...

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3 Up & 3 Down: The Happy Recap – Fabulous in Philly Edition

The New York Mets started off this road trip in fine fashion by sweeping all three games from the Philadelphia Phillies. Each of the games were exciting, and could, in fact merit their individual 3 & 3, however in honor of the three game Philly sweep, we’re going to disregard the regular 3 & 3 format, extend the 1/2 inning and go with a six pack of ups!! 6 Ups: Jordany Valdespin:...

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An Air Of Old School

I know I am a little late on the issue and that most of you really do not want to read anything about Cole Hamels. That is fine by me. I still think he is a goddamn idiot for announcing to the world that he hit Harper on purpose. He basically went out of his way to say, “Suspend me! Or fine me, that would be ok too.” Of course, my only quibble here, is the fact that he could not keep...

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The Comeback Kids Do It Again, Ike Goes Yard in 10-6 Win Against Phillies

Dillon Gee struggled through his outing today, but the Mets would put across nine of the ten runs they scored after the sixth inning, and the Mets walked out of Philly with a three-game sweep, winning today 10-6. Game Recap Dillon Gee had a mixed outing today, giving up four runs on ten hits, while striking out four. Gee was leaving most of his pitches over the plate, and he was paying for it....

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Wilmer Flores Is Finally Starting To Put It Together

I know it’s early, but the promising start to the 2012 campaign for Mets former top prospect Wilmer Flores is extremely encouraging.  He was ranked at the top of the organization in recent years due to his hitting ability and future potential, but did not live up to the hype on the field. So far this season he is showing that maybe all that talk of him being a big time hitter was accurate and...

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