Author: Joe D

Duaner Sanchez continues to struggle in his attempt to hold onto a spot in the bullpen. Yesterday he pitched one scoreless inning against the Cardinals, but walked another two batters as he continues to battle control issues. Bart Hubbuch of the NY Post explains the particulars regarding what’s at stake. Duaner Sanchez might not have much longer to prove himself to the Mets. If the Mets...

The 2009 Bill James Handbook projects the following hitters to be in the top ten in Runs Created this season. Hitter Age 2009 Team Runs Created Albert Pujols 29 Cardinals 159 Miguel Cabrera 26 Tigers 135 Ryan Braun 25 Brewers 134 David Wright 26 Mets 134 Josh Hamilton 28 Rangers 131 Hanley Ramirez 25 Marlins 131 Ryan Howard 29 Phillies 130 Mark Teixeira 29 Yankees 130 Alex Rodriguez 33...

Adam Rubin of the Daily News, reports that after today’s 5-4 win against the Cardinals, the Mets made some roster moves. Fernando Martinez, Jose Coronado, Mike Antonini, Michel Abreu, Tobi Stoner, Adam Bostick and Dillon Gee have all been reassigned to minor league camp. The Mets now have 42 players in camp. Hopefully, we’ll see a few of these guys again this season. My biggest...

With the recent departures of the WBC bound Mets coupled with the accumulating players with a variety of bumps and bruises, it’s a small wonder that they can even field a lineup card. Reese Havens – Havens was penciled in at shortstop for todays game against the Cardinals, but ended up being a last minute scratch because of a sore hamstring. Ryan Church – Church was...

I recently read an article over at Dugout Central, and the topic was who should throw out the first pitch at the new Mets and Yankees stadiums. They came up with some solid choices including Tom Seaver pitching to Mike Piazza, Jack Fisher and a combination of Davey Johnson and a Gil Hodges sibling. I have my own preference on who I’d like to see. Dwight...