Last night, after the Mets shutout the Phillies 5-0, Jerry Manuel told reporters during his post game that Fernando Nieve will get the start on Saturday against the Brewers. According to Manuel, Nieve earned the nod and said that he deserves his shot because of how well he has performed this season and also because he performed well as a starter last season. Raul Valdes was the other...
Read MoreWe’ve all seen plenty of head-scratchers from Jerry Manuel this season, and many of his major strategical blunders have been chronicled and well documented on this site, but here’s something that might make you feel more appreciative of the Mets man in the hot seat. The Cardinals have been struggling to score runs this season and until last night’s win, they have spent most of...
Read MoreMets ace Johan Santana pitched into the eighth inning and held the Yankees to just one run, while Jason Bay homered twice off CC Sabathia, as the Mets beat the Yankees 6-4 in the Subway Series finale at Citi Field. Game Summary Santana stepped up and gave the Mets a dominant start against a tough opponent in C.C. Sabathia and the defending champs, New York Yankees. Johan allowed just one run...
Read MoreEnrique Rojas of ESPNdeportes.com and ESPN.com reports the following sad news, Former All-Star right-hander Jose Lima died Sunday morning at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 37. The cause of death was ruled a heart attack, according to his wife, Dorca Astacio. “Jose was complaining while sleeping and I just thought he was having a nightmare,” Astacio told ESPNdeportes.com....
Read MoreMichael G. Baron of MetsBlog dug up a post by Tracy Ringolsby of FOX Sports, who suggests Mets third baseman David Wright needs a fresh start and the Mets should trade him. He writes, He is not only talented, but he’s too nice to be the eye of the Queens Hurricane. He’s a legitimate bat with stellar defense and a contract that pays him well, but also gives any team with interest three years of...
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