Conan O’Brien became the most recent person to mock the Mets, with a video of “Mr. Met” smashing windows on someone’s car. Conan made comments about the Mets being “practically in last place in their division” and about this being a terrible year for the Mets. On half of that, he’s right, but I think we’re on the brink of something good…...
Read MoreThe Mets have won their 4th straight game for the first time since May 10th. Take a minute to let that soak in. May 10th. Since the 3-1 loss in Washington last week, this team has seen the light. You can just see it on their faces, the way they react to one another, working together as a dare I say, team. Last night I noticed something that I haven’t really noticed in a while with this Mets...
Read MoreThe Phillies have reached agreement on a trade that would bring them left-hander Cliff Lee and outfielder Ben Francisco from the Indians for Class A right-hander Jason Knapp, Class AAA right-hander Carlos Carrasco, shortstop Jason Donald and catcher Lou Marson, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. The deal, which does not include any cash, is pending a review of medical records. If...
Read MoreBuffalo 3, Pawtucket 0 2b Argenis Reyes 1 for 5, 2 RBI, .260 cf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 4, run, .312 rf Chip Ambres 1 for 2, 2 BBs, .241 1b Mike Lamb 1 for 4, RBI, .234 lf Nick Evans 0 for 4, .152 dh Javier Castillo 2 for 4, .263 c Rene Rivera 1 for 4, run, K, .252 3b Andy Green 0 for 3, run, BB, K, .192 ss Wilson Valdez 0 for 2, BB, .219 Ken Takahashi 4 IP, 3 H, 1/2 BB/K, 1.70 era, 54:31:23,...
Read MoreWhen you examine the Mets lineup, and assume that Jose Reyes will be back, you soon realize there are four glaring holes in the everyday lineup. Obviously, they need another starting pitcher. It doesn’t take a creative mind to figure out this team needs to either get Cliff Lee, or somebody of his caliber, or they won’t get another pitcher. My hope is that Minaya, in an effort to save his job...
Read MoreHere is a quick update of some of the trades and rumors of the last few days. Done Deals Phillies get starting pitcher Cliff Lee and Ben Francisco from the Indians for Jason Knapp, Carlos Carrasco, Jason Donald and Lou Marson This is a steal for the Phillies. Not only does Lee help them now, but he is signed for 2010 for a mere $8 million bucks. Not a bad price for a reigning Cy Young winner...
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