I like what Collins did in finally moving Bay down in the order. I know it was made easier because guys like Murphy, Turner and Pagan are hitting so well right now. But, it was a much deserved demotion for Jason who has not been the player we thought we were signing. WIth Bay out as the Cleanup hitter for now, the question is who should bat 4th and what are some other lineup possibilities?...
Read MoreIt’s been a while since I’ve been back here for the POTW – I think the Mets injury bug has spread to me. I’ve been watching the Mets more often lately, trying to find footage from online feeds, and I’ve been feeling a little different about the team. Our expectations from our Metsies have always been a little high so we all feel a little pessimistic at times when...
Read MoreThe Mets are calling Carlos Beltran’s injury a “right leg contusion” after X-rays were taken and came back negative. They are classifying him as day to day. Beltran left Sunday’s game after fouling a ball off the inside of his right shin in the second inning. He finished the at-bat, striking out against Tim Hudson, but then walked off the field gingerly and appeared to...
Read MoreBuffalo Bisons 5 | Gwinnett Braves 7 This game was nowhere near as close as the score would dictate. Mike Minor pitched the most dominating minor league performances I’ve watched all year throwing a near perfect game, giving up just a walk and hit in the 7th inning. He made Kirk Nieuwenhuis look silly during his at-bats. Captain Kirk struckout swinging on three pitches in the 1st inning,...
Read MoreR.A. Dickey pitched a great game today going eight strong innings and thanks to some good run support on the heels of Jose Reyes, the Mets won 6-4 and won the series against the Braves Game Notes R.A. Dickey look substantially better today then he had in his last outing. Although his foot still seemed to be bothering him, specifically when running after batting, he was in control today. Dickey...
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