April Fools Free Post.
The Mets take on the Marlins in their second game of a three game series, tonight at 7:10 p.m.
Pedro Martinez vs. Rick VandenHurk
Lineup:
SS Jose Reyes
2B Luis Castillo
3B David Wright
CF Carlos Beltran
1B Carlos Delgado
RF Ryan Church
LF Angel Pagan
C Brian Schneider
P Pedro Martinez
Same thing as yesterday, except Church and Pagan have switched spots. This will be the lineup when they face right handed pitchers, because having a lefty follow a lefty isn't as dangerous.
4/1/08
The importance of one game
April Fools Free Post.
Yesterday was obviously Opening Day and I, like all other fans, was very excited. Sure, the baseball season was kicking off for the New York Mets, where players and fans alike could begin to forget about the collapse of 2007.
I think my excitement went beyond just opening day. Last season, we realized how important each game really is. After falling into second place by one game, one measly game, we now know that each game, be it at the beginning of the season, right after the All Star Game or September 29th, each game could be the make or break point of the entire season.
I thought I might be a little ridiculous with my cheering and excitement over the first victory of the season, but now I realize how much each game really means. The Mets can never take a day off and say "Oh well, just get them next time," because there may not always be a next time.
Each game is equally important and crucial to the season, something we learned very vividly last year. I'm beginning to put the '07 season behind men, but I will always remember how important one game can be.
Yesterday was obviously Opening Day and I, like all other fans, was very excited. Sure, the baseball season was kicking off for the New York Mets, where players and fans alike could begin to forget about the collapse of 2007.
I think my excitement went beyond just opening day. Last season, we realized how important each game really is. After falling into second place by one game, one measly game, we now know that each game, be it at the beginning of the season, right after the All Star Game or September 29th, each game could be the make or break point of the entire season.
I thought I might be a little ridiculous with my cheering and excitement over the first victory of the season, but now I realize how much each game really means. The Mets can never take a day off and say "Oh well, just get them next time," because there may not always be a next time.
Each game is equally important and crucial to the season, something we learned very vividly last year. I'm beginning to put the '07 season behind men, but I will always remember how important one game can be.
BREAKING NEWS: Santana involved in taxi accident
A low-blow to Mets fans everywhere.
Possibly the worst news the team could receive after his performance yesterday, Johan Santana was injured in a taxi accident late last night while heading out to get Mexican food after the game.
REALLY? You think the team would have learned by now and gotten some safe drivers to take the team around Miami!!
I cannot believe this is happening. It's typical Mets for us to land a player and have him break a leg and an arm and loose his front two teeth the day after he makes his first appearance.
Literally, this is some of the worst news I've ever heard.
For gosh sakes, I'm in shock as if it was one of my own family members.
Originally, this was reported on ESPN, but it has now been picked up by many other sources.
Obviously, the Mets and fans everywhere are going to be absolutely crushed and destroyed at hearing this news. It is unsure if he'll ever pitch again.
Legitimately, why this team? Since September '06, have we been cursed or something?
So there you have it. Santana injured in a car accident. Great.
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UPDATE: LINK TO STORY
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HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY!!!
(Note the beginning letter of each line spells out "APRIL FOOLS"!!! GOTCHA!)
Pass this along to other Mets fans and give them a little scare!
For some crosstown tomfoolery, check out Scott Proctor's Arm.
Possibly the worst news the team could receive after his performance yesterday, Johan Santana was injured in a taxi accident late last night while heading out to get Mexican food after the game.
REALLY? You think the team would have learned by now and gotten some safe drivers to take the team around Miami!!
I cannot believe this is happening. It's typical Mets for us to land a player and have him break a leg and an arm and loose his front two teeth the day after he makes his first appearance.
Literally, this is some of the worst news I've ever heard.
For gosh sakes, I'm in shock as if it was one of my own family members.
Originally, this was reported on ESPN, but it has now been picked up by many other sources.
Obviously, the Mets and fans everywhere are going to be absolutely crushed and destroyed at hearing this news. It is unsure if he'll ever pitch again.
Legitimately, why this team? Since September '06, have we been cursed or something?
So there you have it. Santana injured in a car accident. Great.
...
UPDATE: LINK TO STORY
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HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY!!!
Pass this along to other Mets fans and give them a little scare!
For some crosstown tomfoolery, check out Scott Proctor's Arm.
3/31/08
Photo of the Day: Santana
This is an absolutely gorgeous photograph from Doug Benc from Getty Images. Amazin'.
Game Recap: Mets 7 -- Marlins 2
The New York Mets opened their season in Miami this afternoon, receiving great performances from Johan Santana and David Wright, as they went on to win 7-2 over the Florida Marlins.
Santana pitched seven strong innings, allowing only three hits, one of which went for a 2-run home run to Josh Willingham in the bottom of the fourth inning. Those two earned runs were the only runs allowed. Santana walked two while striking out eight. He set down the first nine Marlins in a row, and also struck out four batters in a row between the fifth and sixth innings.
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say everyone in their right mind is absolutely impressed and excited about this performance. I will accept no less than this for every game from here on out (kidding). Great stuff.
The eighth inning saw three pitchers make appearances, each tallied one out. Matt Wise, making his first appearance as a Met, started the inning, allowing two hits, both singles to Alfredo Amezaga and Dan Uggla. Scott Schoeneweis came in to face ex-Met Mike Jacobs, getting him to ground out to first. For the final out of the inning, Jorge Sosa came in with runners on second and third, and got Willingham to strike out swinging to end the inning.
Interesting inning management from Willie Randolph here, but I can't get on him because it worked. Wise struggled a bit, but before any damage was done he was pulled, in a nice move from Randolph. That's something I don't think he would have done last year.
Aaron Heilman finished out the game, striking out Jorge Cantu and Cody Ross to start the inning, and inducing a comebacker off the bat of Luis Gonzalez to end the game.
I didn't think he was going pitch at all when he didn't come in for the eighth. I guess we should throw out the book on how Randolph is handling the bullpen this year, or is it too early to tell?
The Mets offense came to play today, picking up 10 hits, five of them doubles.
David Wright and Carlos Beltran led the way, each picking up two doubles. Beltran started off the fourth inning with a double, scoring on an Angel Pagan double. Wright had a three-run double later in the six-run fourth, scoring Ryan Church, Luis Castillo and Jose Reyes.
Now that is how you start a season.
Reyes went 2-4, scoring once and driving in one run. Castillo was on base three times, picking up one hit and walking twice. Church and Marlon Anderson each picked up one hit on the day. Anderson singled in the ninth inning, moved to second on a Reyes sac-bunt, swiped third on a passed ball, and scored on the same play when Cantu couldn't handle the throw from Matt Treanor.
I could get used to some of this small ball stuff.
Game Ball: Mr. Johan Santana.
Santana pitched seven strong innings, allowing only three hits, one of which went for a 2-run home run to Josh Willingham in the bottom of the fourth inning. Those two earned runs were the only runs allowed. Santana walked two while striking out eight. He set down the first nine Marlins in a row, and also struck out four batters in a row between the fifth and sixth innings.
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say everyone in their right mind is absolutely impressed and excited about this performance. I will accept no less than this for every game from here on out (kidding). Great stuff.
The eighth inning saw three pitchers make appearances, each tallied one out. Matt Wise, making his first appearance as a Met, started the inning, allowing two hits, both singles to Alfredo Amezaga and Dan Uggla. Scott Schoeneweis came in to face ex-Met Mike Jacobs, getting him to ground out to first. For the final out of the inning, Jorge Sosa came in with runners on second and third, and got Willingham to strike out swinging to end the inning.
Interesting inning management from Willie Randolph here, but I can't get on him because it worked. Wise struggled a bit, but before any damage was done he was pulled, in a nice move from Randolph. That's something I don't think he would have done last year.
Aaron Heilman finished out the game, striking out Jorge Cantu and Cody Ross to start the inning, and inducing a comebacker off the bat of Luis Gonzalez to end the game.
I didn't think he was going pitch at all when he didn't come in for the eighth. I guess we should throw out the book on how Randolph is handling the bullpen this year, or is it too early to tell?
The Mets offense came to play today, picking up 10 hits, five of them doubles.
David Wright and Carlos Beltran led the way, each picking up two doubles. Beltran started off the fourth inning with a double, scoring on an Angel Pagan double. Wright had a three-run double later in the six-run fourth, scoring Ryan Church, Luis Castillo and Jose Reyes.
Now that is how you start a season.
Reyes went 2-4, scoring once and driving in one run. Castillo was on base three times, picking up one hit and walking twice. Church and Marlon Anderson each picked up one hit on the day. Anderson singled in the ninth inning, moved to second on a Reyes sac-bunt, swiped third on a passed ball, and scored on the same play when Cantu couldn't handle the throw from Matt Treanor.
I could get used to some of this small ball stuff.
Game Ball: Mr. Johan Santana.
Santana's first final line
Johan Santana: 7 IP, 3 hits, 2 ER, 2 walks, 8 K's.
Santana allowed one home run to Josh Willingham, allowing both runs.
Honestly, could you ask much more of this man. Great stuff from him today. I'm going to jump the gun right now and get used to this. We better get this sort of stuff from him everyday. Too much to ask?
Santana allowed one home run to Josh Willingham, allowing both runs.
Honestly, could you ask much more of this man. Great stuff from him today. I'm going to jump the gun right now and get used to this. We better get this sort of stuff from him everyday. Too much to ask?
Lineup vs. the Marlins
Alright everyone...here we go!
Mets @ Marlins, 4:10 p.m.
Johan Santana vs. Mark Hendrickson
Lineup:
SS Jose Reyes
2B Luis Castillo
3B David Wright
CF Carlos Beltran
1B Carlos Delgado
LF Angel Pagan
RF Ryan Church
C Brian Schneider
LH Johan Santana
This is the moment we've all been waiting for. I can't wait to watch the first inning, and then go to class. Awesome!
Mets @ Marlins, 4:10 p.m.
Johan Santana vs. Mark Hendrickson
Lineup:
SS Jose Reyes
2B Luis Castillo
3B David Wright
CF Carlos Beltran
1B Carlos Delgado
LF Angel Pagan
RF Ryan Church
C Brian Schneider
LH Johan Santana
This is the moment we've all been waiting for. I can't wait to watch the first inning, and then go to class. Awesome!
Santana effect felt in Venezuela
Jack Curry relays a pretty cool comment about Johan Santana from a sports writer from Venezuela, Alfredo Villasmil:
That's really awesome though. I wonder how much Mets merchandise is available in that country. I'm sure the Mets have enough smarts in their front office to get their shirts, hats, and all things numbered "57" down there as soon as possible.
"When Johan pitches,” Villasmil said, “the country is paralyzed."I'm sure the same feelings are being felt by Mets fans all around the tri-state area.
That's really awesome though. I wonder how much Mets merchandise is available in that country. I'm sure the Mets have enough smarts in their front office to get their shirts, hats, and all things numbered "57" down there as soon as possible.
Weather in Miami
According to Weather.com, it's supposed to rain all morning, and into the afternoon, until about 4 p.m. After that, it's supposed to get very windy.As long as they play baseball today, I'll be happy. A two hour rain delay would be nice though. Then I can watch the entire game.
I just made a bet with my American Political Literature teacher that if Johan Santana gives up 15 runs in the first inning, I have to cry in front of my class on Wednesday.
Don't make me have to do it, Mr. Santana. Please.
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