Among the many players who have stepped up in recent weeks during this incredible offensive resurgence that began on July 25, there is one player who has remained consistently productive throughout the entire season for the New York Mets. Though he was initially signed to be that big left-handed bat in the middle of the Mets lineup, Curtis Granderson has become a mainstay at the leadoff spot and...
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SEVEN IN A ROW! The Mets (82-61) completed the sweep of the Braves (56-88) by a score of 10-7 this afternoon at Turner Field in Atlanta. Pitching: Jon Niese, who had a 6.58 ERA in his previous seven starts, looked to right the ship against the cellar dweling Atlanta Braves this afternoon. In the first inning, after recording two outs, Niese loaded the bases but was able to escape the jam...
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Here’s a report from Adam Rubin of ESPN New York that says the New York Mets plan to give Matt Harvey regular starts down the stretch so that they can keep him sharp for the postseason. However, the starts will be half-outings, with another pitcher being used after Harvey for multiple innings. This is basically what you see the Mets do a lot at the minor-league levels. Usually you’ll...
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The first place New York Mets have won six straight and will look to sweep the Atlanta Braves this afternoon at Turner Field. LHP Jonathon Niese (8-10, 4.36) will oppose RHP Ryan Weber (0-1, 3.00) in a 1:35 PM matinee. After nailing the coffin shut on the Washington Nationals, the Mets are now looking to gain home-field advantage in the probable NLDS matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The...
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While all the rage these days centers around Yoenis Cespedes, and rightfully so, let’s not forget the heroics of utility infielder and outfielder Kelly Johnson. Not only has Johnson filled in admirably at second base which hasn’t been a routine position for him before coming to the Mets, but Johnson has continued to amaze in clutch situations. The 10 year veteran hit a big two-run...
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Being decades older than Yoenis Cespedes would ordinarily mean that, if I met him, I would call him by his first name. But now, now, after I finish dropping to my knees in awe, I could only call him something ordinarily reserved for my elders. Mister Cespedes. Think of the indignant Sidney Poitier with that iconic Mister Tibbs utterance from the movie In the Heat of the Night (go to :55 on the...
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