We are still staying with this story since we began following it and reporting it to you since the end of last night’s doubleheader split.This morning we have some comments as reported by ESPN and Newsday on some of the Mets players who were willing to comment on the growing drama that has been unfolding.David Wright – "It’s getting tiresome talking about it, that’s...
Read MoreHe’s frustrating to watch, exasperating to try and figure out, and he makes you want to throw your remote at the TV more often than not so far this season, but there is mounting evidence that Oliver Perez may be ready to step up in a big way for the Mets.I know we’ve seen back to back solid starts before from Perez, and yet he always manages to revert back to his wild and...
Read MoreToday in the Daily News, Adam Rubin reported that the Mets have confirmed their interest in Rockies reliever and closer, Brian Fuentes. The 32-year old lefthander has a solid season so far, and his 2.28 ERA looks more remarkable when you consider he pitches in the thin air of Colorado. He also has collected 10 saves, and in 27.2 innings pitched, he has struck out 25 while walking only 8.Fuentes...
Read MoreThe Daily News is reporting that Mets coaches Rick Peterson and Tom Nieto could get fired and that Willie Randolph’s job is safe for now. The news is breaking pretty fast and is gaining momentum.Earlier tonight we reported some of the sharp comments that Omar Minaya made during his post game press conference. Now, Adam Rubin is hot on the heels of a few further developments.Omar...
Read MoreWelcome Mets fans to another installment of Hot of Not. Not a lot of highlights this week. There have been some, such as Carlos Beltran’s walk off home run but most of the focus this week has been on Willie Randolph’s job and which coaches may go with him. Lets get started:Hot As FireMy hot as fire picks this week are both pitchers. And I feel both of them got shafted this week. Mike...
Read MoreI know, I probably featured him once already (I don’t recall), but I just can’t help myself as this man’s bat is absolutely on fire. Here’s a short history of this man. Mike Carp was drafted by the Mets in the ninth round (254th overall) in 2004, out of high school in Lakewood, California, drafted for his left-handed power. He hit .267/.358/.393 in rookie ball and...
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