Jose Reyes, David Wright and Mike Pelfrey were absolutely stellar in last nights 6-0 win over the Washington Nationals.
Pelfrey pitched seven shutout innings, allowing only five hits. He walked two and struck out four. He got himself out of a big jam in the third inning, with the bases loaded he got Ryan Zimmerman to pop out and Nick Johnson swinging to end the threat.
Pelfrey was on last night. Thats two great starts in a row from him. Hopefully he can build off this and continue on throughout the season.
Wright was a monster last night, going 3-4 with a walk. He knocked a two run home run in the bottom of the first inning, and roped a double to the gap in left which drove in two more in the eighth. He drove in five runs and scored twice.
So Wright had a very early season swoon, and now is right back on track and ready to go. He is on fire.
Reyes bounced back from his injury and days off, going 4-5 with a two singles, a double, and a triple off the left field wall.
I still think it's too early to proclaim '06 Reyes is back, but this is a great early indication. Keep it up, Jose.
4/16/08
Man falls to death off Shea Stadium escalator
According to reports, Antonio Nararainsami, 36, of Brooklyn, NY, fell to his death Tuesday when he lost his balance on an escalator and fell two stories to the concrete floor.
Nararainsami, a Guyanese native, was attending the game with his family, which included his two daughters. The escalator he was on was not in motion.
I attended last nights game, and I am very frightened of heights, and as I walked down the escalator, which wasn't moving, my friend asked me what I was afraid of. I told him I was afraid of falling. This had to have happened during the seventh or eighth innings because we heard tons of sirens into the ninth and as we processed out.
My thoughts go out to Nararainsami's family.
Update: From Newsday:
Nararainsami, a Guyanese native, was attending the game with his family, which included his two daughters. The escalator he was on was not in motion.
I attended last nights game, and I am very frightened of heights, and as I walked down the escalator, which wasn't moving, my friend asked me what I was afraid of. I told him I was afraid of falling. This had to have happened during the seventh or eighth innings because we heard tons of sirens into the ninth and as we processed out.
My thoughts go out to Nararainsami's family.
Update: From Newsday:
Police sources said Wednesday that the man may have been "surfing" or "sliding" on the railing of the escalator when he fell.
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But a police source told Newsday "there were some reports he was surfing down the railing . . . Witnesses said he had jumped on the rubber railing . . . and he was sliding down when he lost his balance."
My Shea day
Here are some quick notes from what I took away from my first game at Shea this season:
- The lineup debuted tonight, with Jose Reyes batting in front of Ryan Church in the two hole looks perfect to me. Stick with this, I like it.
- Mike Pelfrey is good. Seven shutout innings from him. He's the real deal, and it's starting this year. Duque who?
- Welcome back Duaner Sanchez! 21 months away was way too long. Order in next time you get the late night munchies.
- A lot of people don't like Luis Castillo. He was the only player not to receive a cheer when the lineups were introduced. I don't mind him, but the four year deal still boggles my mind.
- Jackie Robinson Night was great. I'll have photos from the game tomorrow.
- Beardless watch: 4-2.
- The lineup debuted tonight, with Jose Reyes batting in front of Ryan Church in the two hole looks perfect to me. Stick with this, I like it.
- Mike Pelfrey is good. Seven shutout innings from him. He's the real deal, and it's starting this year. Duque who?
- Welcome back Duaner Sanchez! 21 months away was way too long. Order in next time you get the late night munchies.
- A lot of people don't like Luis Castillo. He was the only player not to receive a cheer when the lineups were introduced. I don't mind him, but the four year deal still boggles my mind.
- Jackie Robinson Night was great. I'll have photos from the game tomorrow.
- Beardless watch: 4-2.
4/15/08
Off to Shea
Thanks to my good buddy over at Mets Merized Online, I'll be heading to Shea for my first game of the season with Andrew from Scott Prcotor's Arm.
It's Jackie Robinson Night, which should be special, as the Mets are the surrogate Dodgers now, and will honor him with the unveiling of the rotunda in Citi Field.
Should be a fun night. Enjoy the game.
It's Jackie Robinson Night, which should be special, as the Mets are the surrogate Dodgers now, and will honor him with the unveiling of the rotunda in Citi Field.
Should be a fun night. Enjoy the game.
Piazza to the Bronx?
Mark Healy, over at Gotham Baseball Magazine, has heard rumors of Mike Piazza to the Reds or the (oh no) Yankees.
From Healy:
From Healy:
Up until the last few days, Yankees' GM Brian Cashman has often resisted the temptation of putting Mike Piazza in pinstripes. But with his current catching situation (and don't forget prospect Francisco Cervelli is still out with a broken wrist) and the very aggressive Reds trying to sign Piazza to a contract, Cashman and his advisors -- we're told by a team insider -- are meeting to discuss whether a Piazza move is the right way "to address the current situation."I think I would cry.
Pedro pushed back
I took a nap for two hours (I was up finishing a paper) and every single blog on the Mets picked up this story. Guess I have to chime in too.
From Bart Hubbuch:
I actually prefer this. Keep him on the shelf until he's really needed. So far, so good with the fill ins, so if they can keep this up and we can stay in the race by the time Pedro is ready to go, he'll be fresh and healthy. Sounds like a plan to me.
From Bart Hubbuch:
The pitching help that the struggling Mets could use most - three-time Cy Young winner Pedro Martinez - won't be arriving anytime soon.GM Omar Minaya told The Post the Mets now expect a strained left hamstring to sideline Martinez until at least the middle of May - and possibly into June.
Well jeez people, are you really surprised by this?
I actually prefer this. Keep him on the shelf until he's really needed. So far, so good with the fill ins, so if they can keep this up and we can stay in the race by the time Pedro is ready to go, he'll be fresh and healthy. Sounds like a plan to me.
Jackie Robinson Day
Today is Jackie Robinson Day around the majors. Every member of the Mets and the Nationals will wear #42 tonight, in honor of Robinson and everything he did for the game of baseball and civil rights.I'll (hopefully) be in attendance tonight, so I'll try to snap some pics as I'm sure this will be a wonderful evening.
4/14/08
When they say off day, they mean it
Boy, there is no news today.
No update on Duaner Sanchez. Not a peep on Moises Alou. Zippo on Pedro Martinez. Nada on Jose Reyes.
The Mets are very tight lipped today, so we'll move across town to the news that's been all over the place the last few days.
The big news right now is the ridiculous press circus around the new Yankee Stadium and that David Ortiz jersey that was "buried." I pointed this out in some comments, but I want to know who the poor guy was that had to scour New York City for an Ortiz jersey to toss into a pile of concrete. That must have been a miserable job.
Also, my thoughts go out to Joba Chamberlain and his family, who are attending his father, Harlan, who has fallen ill.
And that's your Yankees news of the day.
No update on Duaner Sanchez. Not a peep on Moises Alou. Zippo on Pedro Martinez. Nada on Jose Reyes.
The Mets are very tight lipped today, so we'll move across town to the news that's been all over the place the last few days.
The big news right now is the ridiculous press circus around the new Yankee Stadium and that David Ortiz jersey that was "buried." I pointed this out in some comments, but I want to know who the poor guy was that had to scour New York City for an Ortiz jersey to toss into a pile of concrete. That must have been a miserable job.
Also, my thoughts go out to Joba Chamberlain and his family, who are attending his father, Harlan, who has fallen ill.
And that's your Yankees news of the day.
Poll results: Pelfrey wins again
In my last poll, I asked "Who will start more games for the Mets this year?"
Here are the results:
Mike Pelfrey -- 56% (23 votes)
Pedro Martinez -- 26% (11 votes)
Jorge Sosa -- 9% (4 votes)
Nelson Figueroa -- 4% (2 votes)
Orlando Hernandez -- 2% (1 vote)
I'm surprised that many people expect Pedro to come back and stay healthy enough to pitch for the majority of the season over a few other guys. If I reposted this now, I'm convinced Figueroa would garner tons more votes, without a doubt.
New poll: Which team do you dislike more?
Here are the results:
Mike Pelfrey -- 56% (23 votes)
Pedro Martinez -- 26% (11 votes)
Jorge Sosa -- 9% (4 votes)
Nelson Figueroa -- 4% (2 votes)
Orlando Hernandez -- 2% (1 vote)
I'm surprised that many people expect Pedro to come back and stay healthy enough to pitch for the majority of the season over a few other guys. If I reposted this now, I'm convinced Figueroa would garner tons more votes, without a doubt.
New poll: Which team do you dislike more?
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