Author: Joe D

Johan Santana cleared another major hurdle after throwing a 36 pitch simulated game this morning at Tradition Field. Santana threw a variety of pitches under the watchful eyes of the media, pitching coach Dan Warthen, Omar Minaya and even Fred Wilpon. Nick Evans, Rob Mackowiak, Rene Rivera and Cory Sullivan each of whom swung at and missed his signature changeup. He threw 22 of his 36...

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...