All of a sudden the New York Mets know how to win on the road. They are 6-0 on the current road trip, ten games over .500 and find themselves heading into the Bronx just a half a game behind the division leading Braves. That’s right, the Braves. The Mets have gone 9-1 in their last 10 games, which includes games at home and on the road. With a 24-10 record at home, and an improved 14-18...
Read MoreHave you seen the updated vote totals for the National League All-Stars? Apparently, Phillies fans have been stuffing the ballot boxes en masse. According to mlb.com, as of June 15, seven of their eight starters rank in the top five in receiving votes at their respective positions. Only Raul Ibanez (who was hitting .250 with 4 HR and 28 RBI entering last night’s game) failed to rank in...
Read MoreThe Mets continued their torrid hot streak with their seventh straight win after beating the Indians 6-4 to sweep the three game set. It was the second consecutive road sweep for the Mets who keep finding new ways to win. Game Summary R.A. Dickey improves to 5-0 after another solid start. Tonight he knuckled down and toughed out six innings and allowed just two earned runs on seven hits and two...
Read MoreAAA International League: Buffalo 0/3/0, Indianapolis 2/7/0 rf Russ Adams 0 for 3, BB, .239 2b Justin Turner 0 for 4, K, .275 1b Mike Jacobs 0 for 3, BB, .260 3b Mike Cervanek 0 for 4, K, .230 cf Fernando Martinez 1 for 4, 2b (8), K, .267 lf Lucas Duda 1 for 3, 2b (1), BB, .273 c Josh Thole 1 for 3, BB, .284 ss Andy Green 0 for 3, BB, 2 Ks, .252 Pat Misch 7 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1/4 BB/K, HR, 3.50 era,...
Read MoreThe Mets’ June cruise has not only made them relevant in the National League pennant races, but subsequently also at the July 31 trade deadline. With management believing this is no fluke and the Mets will continue to play alert, aggressive baseball, there are serious discussions not whether they should trade, but whom to trade for – and just as important, whom they should not trade. Their...
Read MoreNobody was more excited about signing Jason Bay than I was. I strongly defended him against some of the harsh criticism that was levied against his $66 million dollar deal with the Mets. I couldn’t wait for the season to get underway so that his powerful bat and excellent track record would silence his critics for once and for all. I’m still waiting. Jason Bay came out of last...
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