WPIX has reported that Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez and Yankee big-mouthed bass Brian Bruney had to be separated during batting practice before the finale of the Subway Series. Rodriguez took exception with Bruney’s comments about his post-game celebrations and confronted him on the field. No word yet if the Three Fernandos or ‘Han the Man came in to separate the pitchers. Here...
Read MoreBuffalo 8, Durham 1 lf Jesus Feliciano 2 for 4, run, 2b, RBI, .301 cf Chip Ambres 2 for 4, RBI, .259 dh Javier Valentin 0 for 3, K, .260 ph, dh Cory Sullivan RBI, .270 1b Willy Pena 0 for 4, K, .254 rf Emil Brown 1 for 4, run, K, .300 3b Mike Lamb 1 for 4, run, K, .198 c Robinson Cancel 3 for 4, 2 runs, 2b, RBI, .217 ss Javier Castillo 1 for 4, run, HR, 2 RBI, K, .262 2b Luis Rivera 2 for 4, 2...
Read MoreThe Brian Bruney versus K-Rod situation escalated today when Frankie Rodriguez confronted Brian Bruney before the start of today’s game. Adam Rubin explains, As the Mets were stretching in the outfield as the Yankees took batting practice Sunday, there was a little commotion. K-Rod was pointing and gesturing at Brian Bruney. The two had to be separated. According to a witness, Bruney and...
Read MoreI came across an interesting bit of news regarding Class-AAA Buffalo Bisons manager, Ken Oberkfell. The Buffalo News writes, I wrote today’s Inside Baseball column before the Bisons completely melted down defensively and committed three errors in the final two innings of Saturday’s 7-2 loss to Durham. Luis Natera had to go as hitting coach with the team performing as poorly as it...
Read MoreWell Met fans – yesterday was exactly what we needed – a win against the Yankees to help us forget the debacle of Friday night (that shall not be mentioned – EVER AGAIN). And a key to the victory Saturday – our surprise starting pitcher – Fernando Nieve who went seven (almost) strong innings in that bandbox of a park called (New) Yankee Stadium – and that I...
Read MoreGame Recap The best thing about baseball is that after a bad game, you can always clear the slate, come back the next day and try again. The Mets did just that today, and bounced back from yesterday’s brutal loss to beat the Yankees 6-2 in the second game of the Subway Series. It was an unlikely win that was the result of what seemed like a mismatch as journeyman pitcher Fernando Nieve...
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