Earlier in the week, Adam Rubin of ESPN NY posted some information that grabbed my attention. While reporting that right-hander Kiko Calero is expected to remain with the organization, he also wrote, Mets officials expect fluidity with their bullpen early in the season, and suggest the relievers who broke camp won’t stick long if they’re under-performing. If true, it does certainly show a...
Read MoreGame Summary After the great showing on Opening Day, the Mets managed only six hits, but thanks to nine Marlin walks and a balk also managed to score six runs, but still lose 7-6 in 10 Innings Game Highlights John Maine never seemed to find his comfort zone as he labored through five innings, giving up eight hits and four runs, with two of the runs coming off solo home runs to Jorge Cantu and...
Read MoreSometimes Jerry Manuel makes decisions that can really leave you dumbfounded… Like for example, how many of you agree with the decision to bat Alex Cora in the leadoff spot again? Or what about inserting Mike Jacobs back into the cleanup spot after a poor 0 for 4 showing on Opening Day? It’s basically the same exact lineup for tonights game against the Marlins, with the lone...
Read MoreUpdate 4/7 1:30 pm The Phillies have claimed right-hander Nelson Figueroa off waivers, according to ESPN NY. He is expected to join the Phillies immediately and is likely would be the team’s long man and spot starter. The Mets designated Figueroa for assignment over the weekend. Figueroa went 3-8 with a 4.09 ERA in 16 games (10 starts) last season for the Mets. He had a 4.61 ERA in Spring...
Read MoreSure, we’re all thrilled that the Mets continued their Opening Day dominance on Monday with a win over the Marlins to start the 2010 season. It was a very complete performance with Johan Santana, Fernando Nieve and K-Rod holding the Marlins to one run; and our hitters, starting with David Wright belting a first-inning two-run homer against our nemesis Josh Johnson, delivering enough runs...
Read MoreOur old friend David Ponte from NYsportSpace, is at it again and draws on his unique wit to compile his “10 Positive Prophecies for the 2010 Mets”. I always enjoy reading his take take on the Mets and this one is definitely worth a look. My favorite one is number three: Johan Santana will throw a no hitter at CitiField. This pitching accomplishment has eluded every Mets pitcher...
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