The Mets have added minor league catcher Mike Nickeas to the major-league roster. The third September call-up will join the Mets here on Thursday. His name is Mike Nickeas. He is a 27-year-old catcher who began the year in Double A. To make room for Nickeas on the 40-man roster, the team transferred John Maine to the 60-day disabled list. Maine underwent season-ending shoulder surgery in July....
Read MoreStrange ways, here we come… I believe that with the trade of Jeff Francoeur last night to the Texas Rangers, the Mets have essentially conceded the season. Not that I truly believed there is a “chance” that things could turn around, but you can never tell with baseball. I guess I’m a bit naive that I refuse to give up hope until mathematical elimination is complete. ...
Read MoreAAA 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...
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