It was very interesting to hear what Steve Gelbs had to say about his conversation with Mets Triple-A pitching coach Frank Viola on Friday. The two of them spoke shortly after the team announced that their top prospect, Noah Syndergaard, was being promoted and would make his MLB debut on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. I went ahead and transcribed it for you. Viola, a former Cy Young award...
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Designated Hitter. The concept invokes a variety of opinions, however, the majority of National League baseball fans view it unfavorably. There’s great arguments on both sides, it would benefit the game in many ways and certainly add more excitement. However, it would also mark the end of a tradition that has held strong for decades, despite the urging of many due to the potential gains in...
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It was obvious right from the start of Friday night’s 3-1 loss to the Phillies, that Mets ace Matt Harvey seemed a little off. Vying for his sixth win of the season, Harvey labored through six innings and was tagged for three runs on six hits and a walk, including a home run by Ryan Howard. For most pitchers a quality start is nothing to complain about, but for a fierce competitor like...
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The Mets (18-11) dropped the first game of a three game weekend series to the Philadelphia Phillies (11-19) by a score of 3-1. Matt Harvey started for the Mets and did not have his A game working tonight, however he still only allowed three runs over six innings while scattering six hits and striking out four. He falls to 5-1 on the season. The Phillies got on the scorecard early on against...
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It’s official… Moments ago Sandy Alderson announced that Dillon Gee was being placed on the DL with a strained groin, and that Noah Syndergaard will be promoted and make his major league debut on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Bartolo Colon will start in Gee’s place on Sunday on regular rest. Sandy Alderson called Steven Matz “an equally deserving...
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The Mets are in Philadelphia on Friday night to begin a three-game series with the Phillies. It’ll be a battle of the aces as Matt Harvey (5-0, 2.41 ERA, 2.79 FIP) takes on Cole Hamels (1-3, 4.14 ERA, 5.41 FIP). Harvey is attempting to become the fourth Mets pitcher to win his first six starts of a season, joining Frank Viola (seven in 1990), Dwight Gooden (six in 1988) and Dick Selma (six in...
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