According to this recent post on MetsBlog.com, Matt Cerrone hears that the Mets and Mariners have been talking about a trade for Cliff Lee who is a free agent at the end of this season. Jon Niese seems to be the one player that the Mariners insist on in any potential deal for their ace involving the Mets. I’m not too sure how to feel about trading Jon Niese… On the one hand, looking...
Read MoreDavid Wright is on FIRE! After picking up another three RBIs in last night’s 7-6 win against the Cleveland Indians, David Wright has overtaken Albert Pujols and now lead the National League in RBIs with 50. He has now lifted his batting average to .293 to go with a .933 OPS. In his last 12 games, Wright is batting .426 with a 1.215 OPS. In that span he has stroked four home runs and picked...
Read MoreHey Mets fans, here’s a chance to win yourselves a pair of FREE tickets for the Friday, June 18 th Subway Series game at Yankee Stadium. Head on over to our good friends Lisa and Jon at the Subway Squawkers for more details. The rules are simple, and the contest sounds like great fun, and while you’re there, stick around and check out their amazing site. Oh, and if you’re not...
Read MoreIn a rehab start for Double-A Binghamton yesterday, John Maine pitched four scoreless innings allowing just one hit and two walks, while striking out five. According to Anthony Coleman of the Trenton Times, Maine’s velocity topped out at 88 mph. Maine didn’t seem too concerned. “I don’t really worry about velocity. It’s just looking at swings, seeing how they react....
Read MoreThe Mets are picking up steam and most importantly, they are doing it on the road. Although they remained in second place, 1.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves after last nights win, they have won eight out of their last ten games and are currently the hottest team in the National League. Ironically, both losses came in games that their ace Johan Santana started, and while that trend...
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