Johan Santana: 5.2 IP, 2 hits, 2 earned runs, 3 BB, 7 K, 2 HR.
Santana's only two hits went for solo home runs, one coming on the second pitch of the game. Santana leaves with the bases loaded and Pedro Feliciano comes in to relieve and on his third pitch gets a check swing pop out to close the book on Santana.
4/29/08
Game Preview: Pirates @ Mets -- 4/29
The Mets will take on the Pirates tonight, after postponing last night's game due to rain. It's a 7:05 p.m. start.
Lineup:
SS Jose Reyes
2B Luis Castillo
3B David Wright
CF Carlos Beltran
RF Ryan Church
1B Carlos Delgado
C Raul Casanova
LF Endy Chavez
SP Johan Santana
Santana vs. Ian Snell
I like this lineup. Santana has only faced the Pirates twice, going 1-0 and pitching eight innings, posting a 1.13 ERA. Not quite sure how you post a ERA just over one and only get one decision. Maybe he came out of the bullpen?
Snell has faced the Mets four times, holding a 0-1 record with an ERA of 6.11. Chavez is batting 1.000 against Snell, going 3-3 with two doubles.
Lineup:
SS Jose Reyes
2B Luis Castillo
3B David Wright
CF Carlos Beltran
RF Ryan Church
1B Carlos Delgado
C Raul Casanova
LF Endy Chavez
SP Johan Santana
Santana vs. Ian Snell
I like this lineup. Santana has only faced the Pirates twice, going 1-0 and pitching eight innings, posting a 1.13 ERA. Not quite sure how you post a ERA just over one and only get one decision. Maybe he came out of the bullpen?
Snell has faced the Mets four times, holding a 0-1 record with an ERA of 6.11. Chavez is batting 1.000 against Snell, going 3-3 with two doubles.
No fracture for Alou
Adam Rubin is reporting that Moises Alou will be activated in Arizona on Friday. The MRI showed no fracture in Alou's ankle.
Alou is working out with the team at Shea.
I take this to also mean the Mets expect Brian Schneider back by Friday, but the same article points out that he is still in the hospital.
Well, I'm shocked. I've been taught to expect the worst with Alou, and for once, he's actually not injured. Give him time, I'm sure he'll be hurt sooner or later.
Alou is working out with the team at Shea.
I take this to also mean the Mets expect Brian Schneider back by Friday, but the same article points out that he is still in the hospital.
Well, I'm shocked. I've been taught to expect the worst with Alou, and for once, he's actually not injured. Give him time, I'm sure he'll be hurt sooner or later.
Poll results: Phillies are the most disliked
In my latest poll, and one that landed this site in the newspaper, I asked "Which team do you dislike more?"
80 votes were cast, and here are the results:
Philadelphia Phillies - 65% (52 votes)
Atlanta Braves - 30% (24 votes)
Florida Marlins - 2% (2 votes)
Washington Nationals - 2% (2 votes)
The Phillies leading the way was not surprising in the least, especially after last season. I really thoughts the Braves would be closer, but I guess not. And finally, I really expected the Marlins and the Nats to get zero votes, so I have a feeling that some of, if not all of those votes were placed as a joke. All in all, the best poll so far.
Next question: Where do you stand on Carlos Delgado?
80 votes were cast, and here are the results:
Philadelphia Phillies - 65% (52 votes)
Atlanta Braves - 30% (24 votes)
Florida Marlins - 2% (2 votes)
Washington Nationals - 2% (2 votes)
The Phillies leading the way was not surprising in the least, especially after last season. I really thoughts the Braves would be closer, but I guess not. And finally, I really expected the Marlins and the Nats to get zero votes, so I have a feeling that some of, if not all of those votes were placed as a joke. All in all, the best poll so far.
Next question: Where do you stand on Carlos Delgado?
Notes: Santana day, Schneider almost out, Alou MRI today
After last night's rain out, Johan Santana is slated to pitch today, facing off against Ian Snell.
Tonight should be a good game, and it looks like the weather will cooperate tonight.
Brian Schneider should be released from the hospital today, and should be back with the Mets within a day or two and will head right back into the lineup.
Thank goodness. The pitchers (sans: Nelson Figueroa) seem to miss Schneider behind the dish. You can see how much of a better game he calls.
Moises Alou will receive his MRI today, after getting rained out of New York, as noted yesterday.
Fingers crossed, but definitely expecting the worst. It is Alou.
Tonight should be a good game, and it looks like the weather will cooperate tonight.
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Brian Schneider should be released from the hospital today, and should be back with the Mets within a day or two and will head right back into the lineup.
Thank goodness. The pitchers (sans: Nelson Figueroa) seem to miss Schneider behind the dish. You can see how much of a better game he calls.
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Moises Alou will receive his MRI today, after getting rained out of New York, as noted yesterday.
Fingers crossed, but definitely expecting the worst. It is Alou.
What's wrong with the outfield?
I have another rant today...
I continue to hear more and more about the Mets wanting to trade for Xavier Nady to sure up the Mets outfield.
Um...why?
What is wrong with the outfield? Has Angel Pagan already fallen so far out of favor with Mets fans since he won the game over the Phillies in the 12th inning? Has the Angel Wave already run it's course in New York?
With Ryan Church surprising Mets fans everywhere, though I must toot my own horn here and say I've been supporting him from the start, and Carlos Beltran has been his usual self so far. With Pagan and Endy Chavez splitting time waiting for Moises Alou to come back, which as you all must know might be a while, have done a decent job so far.
They haven't visibly lost the Mets any games, so theres no need to get on them for that, and Pagan has already had a game winning hit, over the Phillies no less, so what's the need to deplete the already thin minor leagues or trade away a bullpen arm for Nady?
First base, that's why.
Before Sunday's game, I wouldn't have been surprised if Carlos Delgado wasn't run out of town within a few days. Curtain call or no curtain call, he seems to have bought himself a few games. I'd much rather see an internal guy come up from the minors or have a hungry player in the AAA take a few reps at first to see if they can work there, if need be.
Right now, I want the Mets to stick with Delgado. Talk to me in 30 games, and if he's still struggling, I'll probably be singing a different tune.
I continue to hear more and more about the Mets wanting to trade for Xavier Nady to sure up the Mets outfield.
Um...why?
What is wrong with the outfield? Has Angel Pagan already fallen so far out of favor with Mets fans since he won the game over the Phillies in the 12th inning? Has the Angel Wave already run it's course in New York?
With Ryan Church surprising Mets fans everywhere, though I must toot my own horn here and say I've been supporting him from the start, and Carlos Beltran has been his usual self so far. With Pagan and Endy Chavez splitting time waiting for Moises Alou to come back, which as you all must know might be a while, have done a decent job so far.
They haven't visibly lost the Mets any games, so theres no need to get on them for that, and Pagan has already had a game winning hit, over the Phillies no less, so what's the need to deplete the already thin minor leagues or trade away a bullpen arm for Nady?
First base, that's why.
Before Sunday's game, I wouldn't have been surprised if Carlos Delgado wasn't run out of town within a few days. Curtain call or no curtain call, he seems to have bought himself a few games. I'd much rather see an internal guy come up from the minors or have a hungry player in the AAA take a few reps at first to see if they can work there, if need be.
Right now, I want the Mets to stick with Delgado. Talk to me in 30 games, and if he's still struggling, I'll probably be singing a different tune.
To: Media and Mets fans everywhere Subject: Stop whining
Dear all media outlets and Mets bloggers, commenters, and fans,
Please, for the love of everything holy, please stop making a story out of this Carlos Delgado curtain call snub. This is the most inane story about a complete non-story. Why does it matter if he took a curtain call or not? He didn't feel it was right, and that's that.
He claims he only took two in his career, though Adam Rubin found out he's done more, but why in the world do we care? He hit two home runs, something he's done plenty of times before. The amount of crap I've read on this topic is insane.
Two days later, I can't believe more and more stories are coming out about Delgado's curtain call. OK, there was no game yesterday, so you need something to write about, but this?! I'm at the point where I just skip by anything with the words "Delgado," "Curtain," and "Snub."
Just stop. It's stupid. Delgado can do whatever he wants, and if he didn't feel it was the right time for a curtain call, then that's the end of the story right there.
Sincerely,
Andrew Vazzano
Please, for the love of everything holy, please stop making a story out of this Carlos Delgado curtain call snub. This is the most inane story about a complete non-story. Why does it matter if he took a curtain call or not? He didn't feel it was right, and that's that.
He claims he only took two in his career, though Adam Rubin found out he's done more, but why in the world do we care? He hit two home runs, something he's done plenty of times before. The amount of crap I've read on this topic is insane.
Two days later, I can't believe more and more stories are coming out about Delgado's curtain call. OK, there was no game yesterday, so you need something to write about, but this?! I'm at the point where I just skip by anything with the words "Delgado," "Curtain," and "Snub."
Just stop. It's stupid. Delgado can do whatever he wants, and if he didn't feel it was the right time for a curtain call, then that's the end of the story right there.
Sincerely,
Andrew Vazzano
The BobCatch
That's the kind of play every kid dreams of making when they play tee ball at young age. Up and over the wall, bringing back a home run. How cool is that?
Update (4/28): This play was the #1 Top Play on SportsCenter for April, 28. This is QU's second top play this year. Here is the first, DaShot, when Demario Anderson hit a half-court buzzer beater to beat CCSU.
4/28/08
Rain postpones more than the game
Not only was Monday night's game between the Mets and Pirates, but Moises Alou's MRI was also postponed.
Alou couldn't get into NYC on time, so the MRI on his right ankle will be performed tomorrow.
Alou couldn't get into NYC on time, so the MRI on his right ankle will be performed tomorrow.
Tonight's game rained out
Tonight's Mets game against the Pittsburgh Pirates has been rained out.
The game has been rescheduled for 1 p.m on Monday, August 11.
Aug. 11 was originally a travel day, as the Mets would be ending a series with the Marlins at home on Sunday and heading to Washington to start a three game series against the Nationals on Tuesday.
Instead, the Bucs will make a Pitt. stop (get it?) for one game on Monday, moving the travel time to after that game. The Mets and Pirates will meet again three days later as the Mets head to PNC Park for a series starting that Friday.
The game has been rescheduled for 1 p.m on Monday, August 11.
Aug. 11 was originally a travel day, as the Mets would be ending a series with the Marlins at home on Sunday and heading to Washington to start a three game series against the Nationals on Tuesday.
Instead, the Bucs will make a Pitt. stop (get it?) for one game on Monday, moving the travel time to after that game. The Mets and Pirates will meet again three days later as the Mets head to PNC Park for a series starting that Friday.
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