Joe D, Author at Metsmerized Online

Mets Notes: Edgin Unscored Upon In Last 16 Appearances, Wright Has 41 Game Errorless Streak

Posted by Joe D | Sep 18, 2012

R.A. DICKEY: Leads the National League with a 2.67 ERA (second in the majors) and is tied for second in the majors with 18 wins, one behind Gio Gonzalez and David Price. Dickey is second in the NL with 205 strikeouts. Dickey also leads the NL in complete games (five), shutouts (three) and innings pitched (212.0). He is third in the majors with a 1.04 WHIP and third in the NL with a .223 batting...

Matt Harvey Scratched Due To Forecast, Jeremy Hefner Will Start Instead

Posted by Joe D | Sep 18, 2012

The Mets just announced that Matt Harvey has been scratched from tonight’s start due to the forecast. He will still have one start remaining before he is shut down for the season. Jeremy Hefner is going to start tonight in place of Harvey. Hefner was originally scheduled to start tomorrow’s game. Here is tonight’s lineup vs. Philadelphia: Fred Lewis – RF Daniel Murphy – 2B David Wright –...

Ike Davis On The Mets Trading Block?

Posted by Joe D | Sep 18, 2012

Updated Post 11:30 AM Ike Davis said the following to the New York Post regarding reports that the Mets will consider trading him this offseason: “If they trade me, they trade me. I can’t do anything about it. I have to do my job where I am at. … I think I can help teams win baseball games. That is all I want to do.” Now it’s starting to become real… When the players respond and it...

More Thoughts On Benching Davis In Favor Of Duda Against LHP

Posted by Joe D | Sep 18, 2012

Yesterday, Terry Collins announced that Lucas Duda will play first base against left-handed pitching for the remainder of the season. That of course translates into first baseman Ike Davis riding the pine against left-handed pitching from here on in, thus becoming a platoon player at least for the rest of this season. Knowing the type of intense player Ike Davis is, you have to think he must be...

Mets Agree To Player Development Contract With Las Vegas 51’s

Posted by Joe D | Sep 17, 2012

The New York Mets today announced they have signed a two-year player development contract with the Las Vegas 51s, which will be the club’s new Triple-A affiliate. The 51s play in the Pacific Coast League and have Cashman Field as their home stadium. “We are excited about our new partnership with the Las Vegas 51s and the city of Las Vegas, one which values equally player development,...