AAA International League: Buffalo 4/8/1, Scranton 3/10/1 rf Jesus Feliciano 2 for 4, run, .341 ss Justin Turner 3 for 4, run, 2b (29), HR (11), 2 RBI (42), .318 (.338/.399/.518/.916 with Buffalo, 21 2b, 10 HR in 284 ABs) 2b Russ Adams 0 for 4, 3 Ks, .261 1b Nick Evans 0 for 2, BB, .312 dh Val Pascucci 0 for 2, BB, K, .256 lf Mike Cervanek 0 for 2, run, K, .257 cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 1 for 3, K,...
Read MoreAs Wally Backman kicks back and rides out the rest of the Brooklyn Cyclones regular season after clinching the division, Dan Martin of the New York Post catches up with him to discuss his thoughts on the state of the Mets and his readiness to be a Major League manager. “It would be impossible to say I don’t focus on it. Do I want the Mets to do good? Absolutely, because this is who I came up...
Read MorePlease check out Mark Simon’s latest post on ESPN New York where he reviews the Mets for the month of August. Believe me when I tell you some of it is not pretty, but definitely worth a look. Simon has done a great job of providing some great insights and analysis on the Mets this season from a statistical point of view. Here’s just a small part of today’s review… August...
Read MoreIn Doug’s Dugout today we discuss: The Status Quo, Changes, and other mindless random thoughts. The best part of going on vacation is returning to the comforting surroundings of home. At least, that’s what I tell my kids. If you don’t like sleeping in your own bed then buy a new mattress. Came back from two weeks in Maine (a plug for Acadia National Park) and was sad to...
Read MoreHere is a video courtesy of Adam Rubin and ESPN New York on Jeff Francoeur reacting to the trade. Francoeur had no hard feelings and in fact was grateful to the Mets for sending him to a team that will be heading to the Post Season. Obviously, the Mets see that I don’t fit in the plans next year here. They’re giving me an opportunity and taking care of me, and for that I can forever...
Read MoreGood Morning, Orange and Blue! So many topics, so little time. We’re hitting it hard and fast this Wednesday. Pat Misch-take I heard the fans that thought bringing up Pat Misch was a great idea when Taka II began to struggle at the #5 spot. I’d rather give the shot to Gee or let Mejia do what they were priming him to do anyways. What better place than the #5 spot for a newly...
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