Game Summary Pelf puts up a strong start, bullpen was 2/3rds good, and offense was already backing their bags. Mets fell in series finally 3-1. Game Notes Mike Pelfrey continues a decent run of outings. Seven innings pitched with only four hits and two runs given up. No walks and six K’s to go along with that as well. Despite Pelfrey possibly turning his season around, I still feel like...
Read MoreThis week was a harder decision than I’ve had to make in a while – go with the pitcher or go with our electric lead off man. It’s sometimes hard to choose what matters more (and usually, I’m such a pitching maniac). I was really impressed with the starting pitching of the Mets this week – honestly, Dan Warthen’s doing something right or the pitchers are...
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The trade rumors regarding Jose Reyes have been constant since the season has begun. While it will not be the best move for the New York Mets to trade Reyes, it is still a possibility. If Reyes is dealt, the return that the Mets get will be incredibly important. Reyes is putting up MVP-type numbers this season. Through 62 games, Reyes has batted a league leading .346 and also leads the league...
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Chris Capuano and the bullpen combined for a shutout and the offense exploded in the late innings for a 7-0 win against the Pirates Game Notes Chris Capuano pitched a strong seven innings today, giving up three hits, allowing six total baserunners (two via walk, one via HBP) and five strikeouts. Capuano kept inducing weak contact and surprisingly, ground balls which allowed him to get out of...
Read MoreBuffalo Bisons 6 | Columbus Clippers 7 While he didn’t pitch particularly well, watching the game I didn’t feel Chris Schwinden pitched nearly as poor as the boxscore shows. He was making some good adjustments throughout the game and pitched into some tough luck defense. After the leadoff man came in to open the game Schwinden settled down and became a double play machine. He got a...
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