Last night, I was pondering more possible deals the Mets could explore this offseason. One that I considered a strong match was Lucas Duda for Matt Joyce. I’ve been a big admirer of Joyce for a while now. I feel that his left-handed power potential is something the Mets could sorely use. He also plays the outfield and would fill a void they covet. The Rays could be open to moving him due...
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Lucas Duda was removed in the third inning by Terry Collins last night for not hustling after he chose not to run hard on a misplayed flyball in the outfield by the Marlins defense. Rather than being at second base and in scoring position, Duda ended up no further than first base. Although he took an inning to react to it, Collins did the right thing and pulled him. It’s about time he put...
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Saturday, September 22, 2012 • 1:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Mark Buehrle (13-12, 3.78) vs. RHP R.A. Dickey (18-6, 2.67) Starting Lineup Ruben Tejada-SS Daniel Murphy-2B David Wright-3B Scott Hairston-RF Lucas Duda-1B Jason Bay-LF Andres Torres Josh Thole-C R.A. Dickey-RHP The Mets and Marlins continue their series to see who will be at the bottom of the league, and today the Mets send...
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Thanks to a solid effort by Jon Niese and a surprising 11-hit outburst, the Mets defeated the Miami Marlins by the score of 7-3 on Friday night at Citi Field. The win snapped the Mets’ nine game home losing streak, but they set the new franchise record of not scoring more than three runs in 16 straight home games. Game Highlights Jonathan Niese allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk...
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Updated 5:10 PM In an update to this story, Mike Puma of the New York Post says the Mets front office told him that they remain committed to Terry Collins as their manager despite the team’s recent freefall. He will not be fired at the end of this season. Original Post 4:30 PM One should always be careful what he says in anger, and Terry Collins may have really gotten himself into a deep...
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I never got a chance to weigh in on MLB commissioner Bud Selig’s comments earlier this week when he expressed confidence and satisfaction with the state of the Mets and their current direction. (They are heading for a fall off a steep cliff…) “I have no concerns whatsoever,” the commissioner said on Wednesday about the team’s financial stability. “I am very...
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