First, let me thank fellow MMO blogger Russell Zanca for the tip… In this article by Kevin Kernan of the NY Post, Mets hitting coach Howard Johnson predicts a great night for leftfielder Jason Bay, who will return to tonight’s lineup after being benched for one game due to poor production. Bay was benched last night. He worked with hitting coach Howard Johnson before the game and...
Read MoreImmediately after the conclusion of last night’s game, SNY announced that the Mets have designated Fernando Nieve for assignment. After Oliver Perez (6.70), Nieve (6.00) had the highest ERA among all Mets relievers, allowing 28 earned runs in 42 innings pitched while making 40 appearances for the Mets. In five appearances in July, Nieve posted an unsightly 7.56 ERA in 8.1 IP. The Mets had...
Read MoreMetsMerized Online : A site by the fans and for the fans. I am very proud to call myself a part of their writing staff and today I am proud to announce a new feature that will soon be implemented here on MMO. The weekly mailbag! As much as the opinions of the fans here are expressed through their comments and fan submitted posts, the mailbag will provide an opportunity for casual fans to get...
Read MoreMets offense continues to be absent as they get shutout by the Dodgers, 2-0. This is the eighth time the Mets have been shutout this season, the third time this road trip. Over the span of two games, the Mets have been shutout 17 innings in a row. Game Summary Hisanori Takahashi gets his first good start in awhile. He has had back-to-back poor starts, but shook them off tonight against the...
Read MoreFor many years, environmentalists have been looking for energy sources that do not consume fuel or contribute to the excessive amounts of pollution in the air. One of the energy sources that satisfy those criteria is wind. And one of the best wind generators in recent times is right here in New York, wearing #44 for the Mets. That’s right, Mets fans. Jason Bay’s daily strikeouts...
Read MoreAccording to Andy Martino of the Daily News, Jerry Manuel and Omar Minaya’s jobs are safe for now. The Mets have lost six of seven games since the All-Star break, but all indications are that manager Jerry Manuel and general manager Omar Minaya are in no immediate danger of losing their jobs. Minaya is making a scheduled trip to Los Angeles for this weekend’s series against the...
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