Author: Former Writer

Minor League Notes: Greg Peavy’s Outstanding May, Other Notables

On Mets Minor League Blog, they had a good article on pitcher Greg Peavy, who is pitching very well right now for Savannah.  Check out the rest of the article on their blog.  Last June, the Mets took Greg Peavy, a pitcher from Oregon State in the 6th round, and assigned him to Savannah.   During the month of April, Peavy tossed 24 innings allowing 13 runs (12 earned), with 24 strikeouts.  His...

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Gary Carter’s Smile

I will never forget Gary Carter’s Smile – during his tenure at the Mets, we saw a lot of the happy face of their catcher. He just seemed to be so glad to be where he was, behind the plate at Shea Stadium. And, of course, he was a fine catcher or he wouldn’t have ended up at Cooperstown, would he. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in 2003 The...

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Bullpen Falters Late In 5-2 Loss To Phillies

Game Summary With Pelfrey’s best and longest start going into the eighth inning, the Mets looked to beat their rivals, but the implosion of the bullpen and the faltering of Mets late-inning runs, cost him a win. Mets lose 5-2. Game Notes Mike Pelfrey pitched like he was finally back in form. Pelfrey kept the Phillies to just one run till he found himself in trouble in the eighth after...

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Mets/Giants Trade Brewing?

****UPDATE**** – link to story – https://stlucietoflushing.com/?p=380 ****************************************************************************** In a post I have going up over at StlucieToFlushing.com, I detail a possible trade that could be happening between the Mets and Giants for Jose Reyes. In past days the Giants have made a few moves following the season-ending injury to...

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Schwinden Ready In Case Dickey Can’t Make Next Start

Mike Mazzeo of ESPN reports that right-hander R.A. Dickey long-tossed with pitching coach Dan Warthen on Saturday and remains on track to throw a bullpen Sunday and make his scheduled Tuesday start against the Pittsburgh Pirates, he told reporters. “It’s manageable,” Dickey said of the discomfort in his right heel. “I’m optimistic.”  Dickey was diagnosed...

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