All Mets to wear #42

In a tribute to Jackie Robinson, every member of the New York Mets will wear #42 on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals.

Last year, only Willie Randolph wore the number on Jackie Robinson Day, but this year the Mets are going to have everyone sport the number on their jerseys.

I'll be heading to the game on Tuesday, so a photo of the lineup on the scoreboard should be something for the scrapbook. I'll be sure to get that picture.

Congrats to Wright

David Wright connected for his 100th career home run in the bottom of the first inning, moving him to eighth on the New York Mets all time list.

Keep it up David!

Perez's final line

Oliver Perez: 4.1 IP, 8 hits, 6 ER, 3 BB, 4 K.

Not good. He was handed a four run lead in the top of the fourth, only to hand it right back.

Traveling day

Hitting the road again back to CT.

See you after the game for the recap.

Enjoy Oliver Perez!

Beardless watch: 3-1

Well there goes the streak, but the Mets are still hot with my babyface.

3-1, I'll take it.

Duaner goes back-to-back

Duaner Sanchez may have passed his final test in his journey back to the majors, as he appeared in back-to-back games tonight in AAA.

Sanchez pitched another scoreless eighth inning for New Orleans, and should be back with the Mets early next week.

(See previous post for more in-depth look at the Duaner situation.)

What I missed

The Brew-crew topped the Mets 5-3 as Ben Sheets outdueled Johan Santana. Santana allowed three home runs and all five runs while on the mound this afternoon.

I'm not worried. He gave up the most HR in the league last year, but he Sheets was simply better. He set down 18 Mets in a row before David Wright went yard with a solo shot.

Eh, go get 'em tomorrow Oliver Perez!

Lineup vs. the Brewers

The Mets take on the Brewers for the second straight day after winning game one by a score of 4-3. Today, Johan Santana is making his first home start as a member of the New York Mets.

Lineup:
LF Angel Pagan
2B Luis Castillo
3B David Wright
CF Carlos Beltran
1B Carlos Delgado
RF Ryan Church
SS Damion Easley
C Brian Schneider
SP Johan Santana

Santana vs. Ben Sheets

Great pitching matchup today...Pagan leading off as Jose Reyes takes a day off...Castillo making his first start in three days.

Happy Santana Day!

Yes, it's that time of the week. Johan Santana is scheduled to make his first start at Shea Stadium as a member of the New York Mets.

Of course, I have to go to come kickball event and then we're hitting the road and heading back to New Jersey for a concert tonight. I'll be back either super late tonight or tomorrow morning with my recap and notes and all that good stuff. Hopefully I'll be able to get a little taste of Howie Rose and Wayne Hagin on the radio since I haven't heard that tandem yet this year.

Anyway, have a great day everyone! Let's go Mets!

Here's the forecast via Weather.com:

(Secretly hoping for a rain-out. Sorry!)

Sanchez getting close

Duaner Sanchez is close to making his return to the major leagues, as he will attempt to pitch tonight in AAA ball, which would be his first back-to-back outing.

If he completes this final test, he could be back with the Mets by early next week.

He threw a scoreless inning last night, needing only 12 pitches, and walking one. While in the minors, he has thrown five innings, giving up two runs.

Obviously Carlos Muniz is the odd man out if/when Sanchez comes back. When Matt Wise is healthy again, it will get a little more confusing. Joe Smith made the team because Sanchez was on the shelf, but Smith has been stellar so far the season. Tough choice for the Mets, but a good tough decision.