Author: Joe D

Johan Flops As Mets Fall 5-2, The Manuel Watch Begins

This one was over in the first inning, after Johan Santana served up a grand slam to Josh Willingham. The Mets lose back to back series to two teams that most consider to be cellar dwellers, however it’s the Mets who occupy that spot to begin the season. Game Notes Johan Santana came into todays game with a 6-1 mark against the Washington Nationals, but got totally owned by a Nats lineup...

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A Rotation Only Omar Could Love

I asked this question the other day while on Twitter, with Jenrry Mejia in the bullpen, Nelson Figueroa in Philly, and no major league ready pitching prospects on call, who would be the Mets’ first choice to replace an injured or under-performing starter? Kelvim Escobar, Hisanori Takahashi and Fernando Nieve were the most popular answers I received. Unfortunately, Escobar may not comeback...

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Sean Green To DL, Raul Valdes Could Get Call

According to Adam Rubin of ESPN NY, the Mets are planning to make a couple of moves in time for Sundays finale against the Nationals. Left-hander Raul Valdes, a Cuban defector who impressed manager Jerry Manuel during spring training, is believed to be headed to Citi Field for the series finale against the Washington Nationals, sources told ESPNNewYork. The corresponding move is expected to be...

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Willie Harris Snatches Victory From Mets; Fall To Nats 4-3

The Mets lose their first heart-breaker of the season today, falling to the Nationals 4-3 in gut-wrenching style courtesy of yet another Willie Harris game saving catch. Ugh.. Game Notes Oliver Perez was good.. no, he was bad… no, he was just plain ole’ Ollie. He pitched 5 2/3 innings and allowed 4 runs on 4 hits and 4 walks. Perez retired the side in order in the first, third and...

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Jose Reyes Is Back, And We’re Totally Excited!

Jose Reyes makes his long awaited return to the Mets today against the Washington Nationals, where he will take his rightful place in the leadoff spot! Reyes was all smiles as usual and when asked how he felt, he simply replied “It’s good to be back”. The All-Star shortstop was sidelined for 126 games last year by a hamstring problem, then missed most of spring training with a...

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