Hisanori Takahashi will get another chance partly because he deserves it, but also because the Mets don’t have much choice. Takahashi has started four games; two sparkling and two stinkers. What the Mets have learned is when the unraveling starts it comes quickly, and trouble usually comes around the fifth and sixth innings. He began to tire at this time against the Yankees and Phillies, and...
Read MoreThe Mets are expected to callup outfielder Jesus Feliciano from Class-AAA Buffalo in time for tomorrow’s game against the San Diego Padres. After toiling for 13 seasons in the minors, Feliciano will finally get his first taste of big league action. Coincidentally, the promotion and realization of his Major League dream may even be announced officially tonight, his birthday, when he turns...
Read MoreWith the Major League Baseball draft beginning today, the New York Mets, coming off their sweep at home of the Florida Marlins, will be in a very good position with the 7th overall pick in the first round. Sach C has done an impressive job by breaking down the many high school and college prospects recently. It’s a definite must read and I recommend everyone to check those out. The Mets...
Read MoreRightfielder Jeff Francoeur is on fire, and over his last eleven games, he is batting .451 with a .500 OBP, .559 SLG, and a 1.023 OPS. The streak coincides with the meeting he had with manager Jerry Manuel before the first game of the Phillies series. Manuel told Francoeur to tune out all the advice he had been getting and follow his own instincts, those same instincts that had him leading the...
Read MoreAAA International League: Buffalo 8/11/1, Norfolk 6/15/4 cf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 6, 2 RBI, K, .385 2b Justin Turner 1 for 4, RBI, BB, .281 dh Mike Jacobs 2 for 5, 2b, K, .287 3b Mike Hessman 0 for 3, BB, .287 lf Mike Cervanek 0 for 5, .231 rf Russ Adams 1 for 5, run, HR, RBI, K, .264 1b Val Pascucci 2 for 4, 2 runs, BB, .250 ss Andy Green 2 for 3, 3 runs, 2b, BB, .286 c JR House 2 for 5, 2...
Read MoreThe Mets completed their three-game sweep of the Marlins this afternoon at Citi Field, where they fought back from a 5-run deficit to win 7-6. They continue their success at home, and improve their record at Citi Field to 22-9. Game Summary Hisanori Takahashi looked good through the first three innings, until his second time through the Marlins lineup. He then gave up a solo home run to Dan...
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