I swear, sometimes I think this team is cursed… It doesn’t matter who writes out the lineup cards or who runs things upstairs, disaster is never too far away and always manages to seek us out. So David Wright has a stress fracture in his lower back, Ike Davis has his foot wrapped up and is hobbling down to Florida where Bobby Parnell is still rehabbing and Johan Santana is just now...
Read MoreYesterday, after I posted the news that David Wright was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his lower back., I speculated in the comments that maybe resting for ten days would do the trick. That was the optimist in me speaking. This morning in the New York Post, Mark Hale shares a gloomier outlook after speaking to a spine surgeon about Wright’s prognosis.. Arnold Criscitiello, a spine...
Read MoreAfter the extra inning loss to the Fish, the Mets made some roster moves in the wake of Wright’s injury. Chin Lung Hu, who did not hit at all, was sent to the minors for the slick fielding Reuben Tejada. Ryota Igarashi was also optioned to Buffalo, as Pedro Beato was activated. Sandy Alderson also said that Nick Evans would be called up later today once David Wright was officially...
Read MoreJose Reyes, along with the up and coming Ike Davis, who now is on the DL, have been the best offensive production on the Mets ballclub. Reyes has also become arguably the best player to be the subject of trade rumors this season. While it becomes increasingly likely that Reyes will be dealt do to an inability or lack of interest to resign the 27-year old speedster before he hits the open market...
Read MoreSandy Alderson announced a couple of moves after Monday’s 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Marlins. They have optioned reliever Ryota Igarashi and outrighted infielder Chin-lung Hu to Triple-A Buffalo, and are activating right-hander Pedro Beato from the disabled list and recalling middle infielder Ruben Tejada from Buffalo. Alderson said Tejada will play second base and Justin Turner, the...
Read MoreTonight’s game against the Marlins has been rained out and rescheduled for July 18. Tickets marked “Game 21” can be reused for the makeup game. If you cannot attend, follow the standard rain-check ticket exchange policy on Mets.com. Starting Lineup Jose Reyes – SS Josh Thole – C Carlos Beltran – RF Jason Bay – LF Daniel Murphy – 1B Justin Turner – 3B Jason Pridie – CF Ruben Tejada – 2B...
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