One look at this morning’s standings, and even the the most optimistic of Mets fans, Mr. Met, would have to agree that any chance for the Mets to make the post season is clearly over. The Mets now find themselves 20.5 games out of first place in the NL East and 11.5 games out of a wild card spot and last time I checked, enthusiasm alone does not win ball games. It was a good ride for the...
Read MoreWith the Phillies and Braves seemingly in command of their division and wild card leads respectively, the Mets continue to hover around the .500 mark in the dog days of August, as they have all season. As manager Terry Collins and general manager Sandy Alderson have said repeatedly the past two weeks, all of the players are playing and auditioning for jobs with the Mets next season. I think...
Read MoreThe Mets lost both games Saturday and Sunday, giving the Diamondbacks a sweep. Here’s a brief recap of what happened: Saturday D-Backs 6 – Mets 4 Mike Pelfrey was pitching a solid game, until a line drive hit him on the elbow and he had to be removed from the game.in the start of the fifth inning. D.J. Carrasco, who had been good of late gave up a three-run HR to Ryan Roberts, and...
Read MoreHeyman says Mets are closing in on Nimmo… [blackbirdpie url=”https://twitter.com/#!/SI_JonHeyman/status/103309087898472448″] Update 3:40 PM According to Jim Callis of Baseball America, 15th round selection Phillip Evans has agreed to a contract with the Mets. [blackbirdpie url=”https://twitter.com/#!/jimcallisBA/status/103186770790854657″] Hopefully the others will...
Read MoreJordany Valdespin Mets infield prospect Jordany Valdespin is having himself a breakthrough season with his bat and was recently promoted from Double-A Binghamton to Triple-A Buffalo last week. So far, he’s been on a tear since joining the Bisons and has collected hits in each of his first three games batting an impressive .364 (4-11). Prior to his promotion, the 23-year old racked up some...
Read MoreAccording to Andrew DiComo of MLB.com, Mets shortstop Jose Reyes has yet to resume working out since he landed on the disabled list last week with a strained left hamstring. This makes it highly unlikely that Reyes will return to the lineup when he is eligible to come off of the DL on August 23. Mets manager Terry Collins, DiComo writes, expects that Reyes will begin working out soon, though it...
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