With the Mets spiraling out of control and the season’s fate on the line, rookie Jonathon Niese did all he could to keep the team’s playoffs hopes alive. Niese went out and manged to stymie Philly hitters to the tune of 7 IP, 1 ER, and 7 strike outs. To fully grasp Niese’s dominance one need look no farther than his performance in the 4th inning, where the lefty threw 10 of his 11...
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe that Mets quasi-number two starter, Mike Pelfrey (10-6, 4.16), has not won a game since June 25th when he improved his record to 10-2. Since that day he has seen his ERA swell from 2.42 to 4.16, and he has gone past the fifth inning just once in seven starts. Pelfrey will get the start today despite the rumblings that he would be skipped this week to give the big...
Read More**Update 8-12-10** Adam Rubin tweets that the Mets have decided to use reliever Sean Green’s final option and keep him at Triple-A Buffalo. Green’s rehab assignment was set to expire. He has a 5.40 ERA in seven appearances with the Bisons. **Original 8-10-10** Reliever Sean Green appears close to a return to the Mets. Green, who is the last remaining player acquired from the Seattle...
Read MoreI hope everyone didn’t forget where they placed their pitchforks, I’m back after a one week vacation. I know there are lot of fans who love Carlos Beltran and for some reason consider him the best player on the team. Now I’ll agree his numbers are good and yes for those who favor statistics he is a very good player. In my opinion statistics alone do not make you one of the...
Read MoreApologies for yesterday…I was out very late and neither D nor I were near a computer. AAA International League: Buffalo 8/15/1, Lehigh Valley 1/6/3 The middle of the Bison order (Duda, Evans, Nieuwenhuis) were a combined 6 for 12 with 6 RBI, leading the Bisons 15 hit attack. Michael Antonini made his 2010 Buffalo debut and fired 6 innings of 1 UER ball for the win. lf Jesus Feliciano 3 for...
Read MoreThe Mets come home to try to salvage their last chance of post season hopes tonight as they take on Jimenez and the Rockies at Citi Field. The Mets will be hoping tonight that Mike Pelfrey returns to his early 2010 form as he had another bad outing his last time out. On the season he is 10-6 with a 4.16 ERA. Pelfrey pitched a crucial game earlier this season as the Mets really needed him to beat...
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