Joe D, Author at Metsmerized Online

Mets Notes: Ike Davis Heating Up, Duda Streaking, Dickey Domination, Wright One Away From HoJo

Posted by Joe D | Jun 18, 2012

IKE DAVIS: Singled in the second inning yesterday to extend his hitting streak to a season-high eight games. Davis is hitting .478 (11-23) during the span…The streak is the second longest of Davis’ career and trails only an 11-game run last season from April 17-April 29. He is tied for second in the NL and tied for fifth in the majors with 12 walks this month. LUCAS DUDA: Singled in the sixth...

Collin McHugh To Start For Buffalo On Monday

Posted by Joe D | Jun 17, 2012

Lynn Worthy just reported that RHP Collin McHugh has just been told he’ll be going to Triple-A Buffalo and pitching for the Bisons tomorrow. Readers of this site know that our own Petey Pete deduced this would be the case last week and that Monday would be the day that McHugh would get his first Triple-A start. There are currently six starting pitchers in the Binghamton rotation, and four...

Mets Have Signed 15 Of Their Draft Selections

Posted by Joe D | Jun 17, 2012

In addition to Louisiana high school shortstop Gavin Cecchini (12th overall pick) and Purdue catcher Kevin Plawecki (35th overall), the Mets have confirmed the signings of 13 other selections from last week’s draft according to ESPN.. Rd. 3 (107), Matt Koch, RHP, Louisville Rd. 4 (140), Branden Kaupe, SS, Baldwin (Hawaii) HS Rd. 5 (170), Brandon Welch, RHP, Palm Beach State Rd. 7...

Nieuwenhuis Is Building A Strong Case For Rookie of the Year Consideration

Posted by Joe D | Jun 16, 2012

Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit his sixth home run of the year last night, a solo shot in the sixth inning against the Reds. Nieuwenhuis has now hit three home runs in his last two games and has four in the month of June which ties him for the most with Milwaukee’s Martin Maldonado among all major league rookies. Nieuwenhuis is starting to garner some strong consideration for the top rookie honor as he...

Bay To DL With Likely Concussion, Mets Fans Still Behaving Badly

Posted by Joe D | Jun 16, 2012

Last night, Jason Bay was forced to leave the game against the Cincinnati Reds after hitting his head against the left-field wall on Jay Bruce’s second-inning inside-the-park home run. The Mets are saying that Bay likely suffered another concussion and expect to place him on the disabled list before today’s game. Infielder Justin Turner is expected to be activated before the game and...