Johan Santana gets the most media love out of the Mets’ starters. Well, aside from trying to figure out who is going to get the number 5 position. But I want you all to keep a close eye on John Maine this year. He’s only entering his third season as a member of the Mets’ starting rotation, and he’s coming off a season-ending bone spur injury that...
Read MoreThe Mets have a lot riding on this season. There’s a certain pressure on so many players who need to perform to expectations for everything to pan out. Among them are Carlos Beltran, Carlos Delgado, Johan Santana, Oliver Perez, Dan Murphy and a few others. This year, it seems like everyone is considering Mike Pelfrey a lock to step up and deliver another fine season, and we’re...
Read MoreLivan Hernandez will get the start today against the Braves, but all eyes will be on Freddy Garcia in what I believe could be a make or break moment for him. Garcia is slated to follow Livan Hernandez after he finishes pitching today. If Garcia pitches well and shows any signs of improvement from his last three efforts, than he may live to pitch another day. However, if he...
Read MoreThe United States held off elimination Tuesday night with a come from behind win over Puerto Rico, 6-5. Puerto Rico held a 5-3 lead heading into the bottom of the 9th, before closer JC Romero loaded the bases with Shane Victorino, Brian Roberts, and Jimmy Rollins. Fernando Cabrera relieved Romero before walking Kevin Youkilis to bring the US to 5-4. Met 3B David Wright singled to right to drive...
Read MoreThe Mets released relief pitcher Rocky Cherry Tuesday after he cleared waivers, but a team spokesman said Cherry could be re-signed to a minor-league contract. Cherry, a Rule 5 draft pick, was offered back to the Baltimore Orioles after clearing waivers, but the Orioles declined to pay the $25,000 fee to get him back. The Mets acquired Cherry, who had a 2.25 ERA in four Grapefruit League...
Read MoreThe battle for the fifth starters job got a little bit more murkier today when Jon Niese took the mound against the Atlanta Braves. Niese has more of an uphill battle because he not only has to pitch better than his rivals, he really needs to set himself apart in a big way for the Mets to give him the job. Today he failed to do that. The promising lefthander gave up...
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