A source has told Scott Miller of CBS Sports, that changes could be coming to September 1st Roster Expansion rules and that it could happen as soon as next season. The most common scenario under discussion is to expand September rosters to 30, with each club’s 25-man roster on Aug. 31 being locked in throughout September. In other words, each team would use that 25-man roster as a base...
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Jupiter 3, St. Lucie 1 In the opening game of the FSL Divisional Championship Series, a game that took 5 hours and 25 minutes to complete after a three hour rain delay, the Jupiter Hammerheads defeated the St. Lucie Mets 9-1 at Roger Dean Stadium on Tuesday night. St. Lucie starting pitcher Logan Verrett was actually solid in his five innings of work, allowing just one earned run in the first...
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The Mets (64-72) lost to the Cardinals (74-62) by the score of 5-1 on Tuesday evening at Busch Stadium. 0-14 with RISP so far this series will win you no games. Harvey was the man on the mound for the Mets and looked like he was uncomfortable out there. Although, admittedly, the only Met that looked comfortable pitching out there tonight was Familia. Harvey got through five innings, allowing six...
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There was an interesting article by Joel Sherman in the NY Post this past Sunday. He argues that the only way the Mets can cure their woes, is by trading R.A. Dickey and David Wright for a bunch of prospects. Really Joel? Just up and trade the two reasons why Mets fans still watch the games? That’s the fix? I couldn’t disagree more. The logic is sound, but this move would lead to...
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The New York Mets today recalled outfielder Jordany Valdespin, righthanded pitchers Elvin Ramirez, Jenrry Mejia and Jeurys Familia from Buffalo (AAA) of the International League. The club also selected the contracts of lefthanded pitcher Justin Hampson and outfielder Fred Lewis from Buffalo. Everyone will be available for tonight’s game. Valdespin will wear uniform #1, Ramirez will wear...
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According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, All-Star third baseman David Wright badly wants to remain in Flushing for life. Wright has indicated multiple times his interest in staying with the Mets, but this time around it was a bit more direct. Here are some highlights of Heyman’s column: “I’m extremely optimistic,” he said. “I’ve really enjoyed it here.” “Although we...
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