The New York Mets optioned Dale Thayer to Triple-A Buffalo, after tonight’s 3-2 loss to the Pirates. To replace Thayer on the roster, the Mets recalled D.J. Carrasco. Thayer made four appearances for the Mets, and allowed two runs in four innings for a 4.50 ERA. Carrasco started the season with the Mets but after eight games including one start he posted a 5.91 ERA and was demoted. In nine...
Read MoreSince the second Terry Collins arrived the sound and the tone of team changed. It was a new voice, with new ideas, new batting orders and a whole new way to play the game. “If nothing else, we are going to play hard and the play the game the way it’s supposed to be played” is what Collins has preached from day one. Terry has come as advertised, and has held people...
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Eight years ago yesterday, the Mets were playing the Texas Rangers in an interleague game. The Mets fell short in that game, losing by the final score of 9-7. It was just another game on the schedule for the Mets, who were on their way to a 66-95 season under first-year manager Art Howe. But one significant thing did happen on June 10, 2003, for that was the day Jose Reyes made his debut for the...
Read MoreAnother one of the stars of the Mets broadcasting group is Kevin Burkhardt who is the field reporter for the team. He moves about the stadium and its’ environs indoors and out and finds interesting people and places for us to watch and listen to. Kevin works without a net – it’s his natural, friendly personality that brings out the conversations from people all over the...
Read MoreMinus the large contract, what reason does Jason Bay have to be in the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Pirates. From a platoon standpoint, Bay should be on the bench for Lucas Duda who mashes righties and has been crushing in Triple A. From a production standpoint, Bay hasn’t manufactured much in terms of extra base hits, or solid contact for that matter. So why? Terry Collins...
Read MoreTerry Collins spoke to reporters before the game last night and said he wants to have Johan Santana come to New York during the next homestand so him and Dan Warthen can watch him pitch. Collins also said it’s more likely the Mets will have to wait until at least late July for Santana’s return. The Mets prized left-hander is recovering from surgery to repair a torn capsule in his left...
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