I have to say, that although the 2011 version of the Mets is a win, a loss, a loss, a win, there have been no dearth of exciting comebacks this season. For instance, take last night. Down and almost out, they rallied with big hits by David Wright and Lucas Duda (he is starting to relax, and this kid has immense power) to stun the Padres 9-8. Uplifting to say the least, especially after the...
Read MoreGame Summary Another sub-par start for Pelfrey, smashed up bullpen, but thankfully the Mets offense never died. After losing two of the biggest offensive attributes, the Mets rallied late to get the walk-off victory, 9-8! Game Notes Mike Pelfrey; here we go again. Another Mike Pelfrey sub-par start tonight. He’s not the groundball pitcher we knew a couple years ago with his impressive...
Read More“All he was saying was, ‘Get me off the field,'” manager Terry Collins said. “That’s all he kept saying was, ‘Get me off the field. Get me off the field.'” According to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, Daniel Murphy has suffered a grade 2 tear of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee, and will miss the remainder of the season. Rubin speculates...
Read MoreThe New York Mets announced today that the club has placed infielders Jose Reyes and Daniel Murphy on the Disabled List and recalled outfielder Mike Baxter and infielder Ruben Tejada from Buffalo (AAA) of the International League. Baxter will wear #23 and Tejada will wear #11 and both will be available for tonight’s game. Reyes left yesterday’s game in the second inning after experiencing...
Read MoreThis is so unbelievable it’s difficult for me to even write, but general manager Sandy Alderson just said during a radio interview on WFAN that shortstop Jose Reyes is “very likely” to miss 2-3 weeks. That’s about the same amount of time Reyes missed the last time he strained his left hamstring last month and went on the disabled list. Expect Ruben Tejada and Justin Turner to patrol...
Read MoreAccording to Adam Rubin, if the Mets place Jose Reyes on the DL before tonight’s game against the San Diego Padres, outfielder Mike Baxter will get the call to replace him on the roster. [blackbirdpie url=”https://twitter.com/#!/AdamRubinESPN/status/100613618705506304″] The 26-year-old Baxter was claimed off waivers from the San Diego Padres on July 22nd on the recommendation...
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