Author: Joe D

Mets and Phillies Are Like Oil and Water

It seems like every time you turn around another player from the Phillies is flapping his mouth about the Mets. This time it’s reliever Ryan Madson who joins the fray when he made these comments as the Phillies and Mets got ready for their weekend series. Madson told beat writer Scott Lauber that he loves playing the Mets because it brings out the best in him. When asked to explain why...

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MLB News: Joba Chamberlain’s Mom Busted For Drugs

The Associated Press is reporting that the mother of New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain is jailed in Nebraska and facing a felony charge after being arrested on suspicion of selling methamphetamine to an undercover police officer in February. Lincoln Police Capt. David Beggs said Monday that 44-year-old Jacqueline Standley was arrested at her apartment Saturday night. Beggs said she...

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Oliver Perez Blames Knee Pain, Manuel Unconvinced

Jerry Manuel met with Oliver Perez today and although nothing was resolved officially it certainly looks like Perez has temporarily lost his spot in the rotation. ESPN writes, Perez and Manuel spoke in a closed-door meeting before Sunday’s game against the Phillies was rained out. Manuel appeared like a manager leaning toward skipping Perez when asked the advantageous would be of giving...

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Who Replaces Perez In The Rotation?

Brian Costa of the Star Ledger ponders some of the options the Mets might consider as a replacement for Oliver Perez. Ken Takahashi: The Mets liked what they saw from him Saturday, when he tossed 2 2/3 scoreless innings against the Phillies in his major-league debut. He was also lights-out at Triple-A Buffalo, with just one run allowed in 11 2/3 innings. The only question is whether they can...

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Mets Fans Will Pay Dearly For Oliver’s Twist

It seems like ripping off the Wilpon family is en vogue these days. The sad part about that is that the Wilpon’s can always recoup their losses by giving their fan base the bill. After two straight disappointing seasons and a world of revenue pouring in from a new park, the Mets were poised to make sure 2009 would not end the same way 2007 and 2008 did. They were going to make sure that...

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