Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it seems as though they’re here to stay. Oh I believe in yesterday. Suddenly, I’m not half the man I used to be. There’s a shadow hanging over me. Oh yesterday, came suddenly. – The Beatles Omar Minaya has come full circle. His five year tenure is slowly coming to an end, and his five year plan is as distant now as it was...
Read MoreAccording to our friend Adam Rubin in his Daily News blog, Gary Sheffield has become the latest Mets player to be placed on the disabled list. He will be replaced on the Mets roster by tonight’s starting pitcher, Jonathon Niese. Sheffield hadn’t played since the July 18 game against the Braves, when he was taken out of the game with a leg cramp after chasing a base hit in left...
Read MoreJonathon Niese was called up from Triple-A Buffalo to replace the injured Fernando Nieve in the starting rotation. If he continues to pitch like he did tonight, he might not have to go back anytime soon. After a rough first inning, Niese settled down and pitched beautifully for six additional innings. The offense came alive and the long ball returned to the Mets as they defeated the Astros...
Read MoreAdam Rubin of the Daily News was kind enough to answer a few questions for Mets Merized Online. It’s been a hectic week as far as Mets news goes, and I wanted to get his thoughts on the Halladay situation, Carlos Beltran’s bone bruise, the shift in our top prospects, and other Mets concerns. 1. According to a report by Jon Heyman, Omar Minaya rejected a trade that would have landed...
Read MoreBuffalo 6, Indianapolis 3 2b Argenis Reyes 0 for 5, .263 3b Andy Green 3 for 5, 2 runs, 3b, 3 RBI, .231 cf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 5, .306 1b Mike Lamb 1 for 4, BB, .228 lf Nick Evans 2 for 4, run, 2b, BB, K, .155 (.268/.286/.414 since returning to Buffalo) c Ninja Turtle (YAY KEITH, lol) 2 for 4, run, 3b, RBI, BB, .226 rf Josh Petersen 0 for 4, 2 Ks, .222 ss Wilson Valdez 1 for 4, run, .216 Lance...
Read MoreWhen Jonathon Niese takes the mound later tonight, many will be watching and wondering exactly which Jon Niese will show up. 2008 Jon Niese made his major league debut with disastrous results. In three innings pitched, he allowed five runs on seven hits and four walks. Ouch! But in his very next start he wowed us with an eight inning gem. He allowed no runs on just six hits and struck out seven...
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