The Mets created a lot of goodwill with their loyal fans after a 9-1 homestand late in April. It certainly seemed as though some things were working: Ike Davis was called up and created an impression on the team and the fanbase, Jose Reyes moved his spot in the lineup and it seemed to work for at least the short term and two of the so-called “big bats” in David Wright and Jason Bay...
Read MoreWhen Jason Bay signed his four-year, $66 million contract to play left field for the Mets, it was believed that he would provide the booming bat needed by the Mets that was sorely missed last season. After all, Daniel Murphy led the team with a measly 12 home runs, while Bay hit three times that amount with the Boston Red Sox. The Mets have now played one full month of baseball. After their...
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When I filled out some paperwork for Joe D. I named David Wright as my favorite Met player. I always say that, but I rarely discuss why – it’s just so simple – he’s an all around good guy and good ballplayer. David Allen Wright who plays third base for the New York Mets was born in Norfolk, VA and graduated from High School there. He was drafted by the New York Mets...
Read MoreThere’s no possible way I could’ve let this go without a quick blog. This is for all of those fans out there that have called sabermetrics crap when referencing OBP. I still don’t get that really since OBP wasn’t invented with sabermetrics. ESPN did a poll of 100 MLB Players. They asked the players 20 quick questions, allowing them to remain anonymous. Now for the readers...
Read MoreAAA International League: Buffalo 2/8/1, Indianapolis 9/15/2 cf Jason Pridie 2 for 5, run, K, .300 2b Russ Adams 1 for 4, BB, 3 Ks, .286 1b Mike Jacobs 0 for 4, BB, 2 Ks, .286 3b Mike Hessman 1 for 4, 2b, RBI, BB, K, .283 lf Chris Carter 1 for 5, run, HR, RBI, .337 rf Fernando Martinez 0 for 3, .244 c Josh Thole 1 for 3, 2b (7), BB, K, .176 (7/12 BB/K) ss Ruben Tejada 1 for 4, K, .256 Bobby...
Read MoreJonathon Niese was hit hard, and the Mets could hardly come up with a string of timely hits in their 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Reds. Game Notes: Jonathon Niese was hit hard, going six innings, allowing four runs, twelve hits including giving up a couple of homers. The only saving grace for Niese all night was his ability to stay away from the walk, and that was evident in his propensity to...
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