One of the things that came out of todays conference call with bloggers was that both Rule 5 Picks, Brad Emaus and Pedro Beato, will most likely make the team. The news probably spells the end of the road for Nick Evans who will be released unless Carlos Beltran goes on the DL. It also means that Daniel Murphy will be relegated to a utility role on the bench. In the bullpen, keeping Beato...
Read MoreWhile everyone is already sizing Brad Emaus up for his new No. 4 Mets jersey, I agree with Mike Puma from the NY Post who doesn’t believe Emaus is such a sure thing yet. He hits the nail squarely on the head when he wrote, There won’t be a winner in the Mets’ second-base derby, only a least-disappointing player. Brad Emaus yesterday appeared to be anointed the new second baseman, but last...
Read MoreI was just pumped up by a youtube video that was emailed to me a few minutes ago by a buddy of mine. It’s very well done and it was created by @xDanTanna for those of you on Twitter. Enjoy this… There are more cool videos on his you tube channel including a new vid on R.A. Dickey. Good stuff!
Read MoreUpdated 12:24 P.M. Apparently now Beltran will be playing simulated games for the next 2 days, while trying to get some fielding work in as well. If this goes well without a hitch, Beltran may play in a minor league game on Saturday. The Mets are essentially allowing Beltran to crawl into the season, as opposed to walk in their best efforts to try and get 500+ AB’s. They are taking...
Read MoreRecently discovered news by Adam Rubin says that Mets RHP Blaine Boyer is eligible to opt out of his contract next Thursday, March 31st if he is not on the Mets Opening Day roster. As this may make the bullpen decision difficult, it now means that Blaine Boyer in addition the Pedro Beato, Pat Misch or Manny Acosta must be on the opening day roster otherwise they must be returned to their team...
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He’s In Mid-Season Form! After flaunting his prized knuckleball and delivering another solid spring effort against the Cardinals yesterday, Dickey hopped on a plane home so he could to be with his wife who is scheduled to deliver the couples’ fourth child. Such is the life for our very own action hero. R.A. Dickey tossed 5 1/3 innings, allowing just six hits and one earned run, while...
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