How great has the Mets team chemistry been this season? Maybe it has to do with the fact that the team’s biggest headache—Jason Bay—has been sidelined for nearly three weeks with a broken rib. Bay has been cleared to resume baseball activities and will be heading to Port St. Lucie this Thursday. Terry Collins told reporters after last night’s game that Bay will play in minor league rehab games...
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During the brief heyday of the New York Knicks their bench was dubbed, “The Minutemen,” by the starters. When Dave Stallworth, Nate Bowman, and Cazzie Russell were substituted into the game the team hardly skipped a beat. The future Hall of Fame guard Walt “Cylde” Frazier could rest easy because when field general Mike Riordan was inserted by Red Holtzman, he...
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Update: This game has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Rescheduling information to follow on MMO. Original post: Mets righty Chris Young will make his second rehab start of 2012 tonight for St. Lucie in Florida State League action. Young takes the hill against the Bradenton Marauders, and second overall pick in the 2010 draft Jameson Taillon, first pitch is at 6:30 pm. In his first...
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Buffalo 9, Charlotte 3 By Tim Burns The Buffalo Bisons ended their week long road trip on a positive note in Charlotte on Monday night, defeating the Knights by a score of 9-3. The Herd tied the four game series with the Knights, each winning two games apiece. Coupled with their three wins, out of four games, against the Gwinnett Braves earlier in the week, the Bisons are returning home with a...
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As I said yesterday, a team is only as strong as its bullpen. The Mets have exceeded most expectations save one: The bullpen remains a concern. It is the Mets’ weakest link. Frank Francisco blew his second save in three games, meaning in a perfect world they would have swept the Marlins this weekend and gone 6-0 on their road trip.. However, baseball, as we know, is an imperfect sport and the...
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Recap He came up to the mound, everyone doubting him and he shocked the world. Miguel Batista was on fire tonight! He dominated the Brewers tonight and lasted longer than most of our starters do. Going seven strong innings, only allowing four hits, one walk, striking out five and at one point set down 12 of 13 batters he faced. He impressed me and impressed everyone. He’ll earn himself one...
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