Moises Alou took a long, slow walk in from left field, taking himself out of the game.
He was not limping, so it might just be a stomach issue or something to that effect. Hopefully.
Update: It's a cramp in his left leg, per SNY.
That makes me breath a little easier.
5/21/08
Pedro and Church; One goes into a hospital, the other comes out of one
Pedro Martinez was scheduled to throw a bullpen session today at Turner Field in Atlanta as he inches his way closer to returning to the Mets rotation. Plans for the session were scrapped when Martinez learned via phone call that his ailing father suffered a setback in the Dominican Republic.
Pedro's father, Pablo, is suffering from brain cancer. My thoughts go out to Pedro and his family.
The Mets are looking for Martinez to make his return possibly as early as next week when the LA Dodgers come to Shea.
I'd love to see Pedro back so soon, but I don't want the team to rush anything and possibly lose him for an even longer amount of time.
Ryan Church, most likely still a bit dazed and confused after taking a knee to the skull last night, has been released from the hospital and will report to the stadium on time today, thought almost definitely will not play.
He's currently listed as "day-to-day" or in other words, "sitting on the bench all the time, but not going on the DL, therefore taking up a spot on the roster and not allowing another player to come up even if he can't play."
If you couldn't tell, I hate that term.
Hopefully Church will make a quick recovery. This lineup desperately needs his bat.
Pedro's father, Pablo, is suffering from brain cancer. My thoughts go out to Pedro and his family.
The Mets are looking for Martinez to make his return possibly as early as next week when the LA Dodgers come to Shea.
I'd love to see Pedro back so soon, but I don't want the team to rush anything and possibly lose him for an even longer amount of time.
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He's currently listed as "day-to-day" or in other words, "sitting on the bench all the time, but not going on the DL, therefore taking up a spot on the roster and not allowing another player to come up even if he can't play."
If you couldn't tell, I hate that term.
Hopefully Church will make a quick recovery. This lineup desperately needs his bat.
Wave goodbye to Willie
After all Willie Randolph's latest comments on race and SNY, I get the feeling the Mets are beginning to search for a replacement.
Randolph's days are numbered.
Who do you want to replace Randolph if/when he is fired?
Randolph's days are numbered.
Who do you want to replace Randolph if/when he is fired?
Ding dong! Church has his bell rung
I had to.
The Mets are in bad shape. After looking so hopeful after sweeping the Subway Series in the Bronx, the Mets offense turned about-face on Tuesday, managing only three runs through 18 innings.
To cap it all off, the Mets MVP so far, Ryan Church, took a knee to the head on the final play of game two, capping off a terrible day for the Mets in Atlanta.
Church slammed into Yunel Escobar's knee as he slid into second and Escobar turned the game ending double play. Church stayed on the ground a while, bloodied and dazed. He is reported to have suffered a mild concussion, very reminiscent of his collision with Marlon Anderson back on March 1.
Hopefully Church will only miss a few days, but the way this team's luck has fared this season, I'm sure he will be out for longer.
Just out luck, right?
The Mets are in bad shape. After looking so hopeful after sweeping the Subway Series in the Bronx, the Mets offense turned about-face on Tuesday, managing only three runs through 18 innings.
To cap it all off, the Mets MVP so far, Ryan Church, took a knee to the head on the final play of game two, capping off a terrible day for the Mets in Atlanta.
Church slammed into Yunel Escobar's knee as he slid into second and Escobar turned the game ending double play. Church stayed on the ground a while, bloodied and dazed. He is reported to have suffered a mild concussion, very reminiscent of his collision with Marlon Anderson back on March 1.
Hopefully Church will only miss a few days, but the way this team's luck has fared this season, I'm sure he will be out for longer.
Just out luck, right?
TSTDIA: Braves 6 -- Mets 2
The Mets were held off the board until the 8th, 15 straight innings scoreless. How do you think it turned out?
5/20/08
My childhood hero retires
That's right. As I am sure you all have heard by now, Mr. Mike Piazza has hung up his cleats after 19 years in pro ball.
From Piazza:
New York Mets
We love you Mike, please come back to the Mets in any way as soon as possible. You were always more than just a great player.
From Piazza:
New York Mets
I'd like to thank Fred Wilpon, Nelson Doubleday and the New York Mets organization for giving me an opportunity to fulfill yet another dream, playing in a World Series. Steve Phillips, for not just bringing me to New York, but for having the confidence and vision to keep me in a Met uniform long-term. Within the eight years I spent in New York, I was able to take a different look at the game of baseball ... I wasn't just a young kid that was wet behind the ears anymore -- I was learning from other veteran guys like Johnny Franco, who taught me how to deal with the pressures of playing in New York and Al Leiter who knew what it took to win a World Championship. That knowledge is what helped me play for as long as I have and enjoy the career that I had. I'd like to thank New York Mets clubhouse manager, Charlie Samuels for always being on the same page and one step ahead of me.Steve Phillips should never be thanked.
We love you Mike, please come back to the Mets in any way as soon as possible. You were always more than just a great player.
5/19/08
The blown call and it's ripple effect
Bob Davidson, the home plate umpire in last nights Subway Series finale admitted he blew the call of Carlos Delgado's home run.
From ESPN:
Also, I am glad Willie Randolph argued, as I mentioned last night. I'm very surprised by Randolph's comments today, claiming it's not worth getting throw out of the game just to appease the fans and possibly rile up the team. Jerry Manuel took care of that for him, and got ejected.
Randolph isn't willing to sacrifice his ideals and stance on managing baseball games, even if fans and the media are calling for his head. Last night, the awful announcing team of Jon Miller and Joe Morgan mentioned a Ryan Church quote about Randolph and Manny Acta.
Church said that both Randolph and Acta are not the in-your-face-for-TV types, like Jim Leyland and Ozzie Guillen, but if needed, behind the scenes they will get in your face if your play warrants it.
Good. Very good.
It's too early to call, but this team might just be on the right track again.
From ESPN:
I (expletive) it up. I’m the one who thought it was a (expletive) foul ball. I saw it on the replay. I’m the one who (expletive) it up so you can put that in your paper," Davidson said. "Bolts and nuts, I (expletive) up. You’ve just got to move on. No one feels worse about it than I do.Well...I think the rest of New York actually took it better than Davidson. I am glad that he realizes it though and is man enough to admit his mistakes.
Also, I am glad Willie Randolph argued, as I mentioned last night. I'm very surprised by Randolph's comments today, claiming it's not worth getting throw out of the game just to appease the fans and possibly rile up the team. Jerry Manuel took care of that for him, and got ejected.
Randolph isn't willing to sacrifice his ideals and stance on managing baseball games, even if fans and the media are calling for his head. Last night, the awful announcing team of Jon Miller and Joe Morgan mentioned a Ryan Church quote about Randolph and Manny Acta.
Church said that both Randolph and Acta are not the in-your-face-for-TV types, like Jim Leyland and Ozzie Guillen, but if needed, behind the scenes they will get in your face if your play warrants it.
Good. Very good.
It's too early to call, but this team might just be on the right track again.
5/18/08
TSTDIA: Mets 11 -- Yankees 2
All around, the Mets played amazingly solid all around baseball with Oliver Perez commanding on the mound giving up only two runs and the Mets tagging the Yankee ace for a ton of runs. Sweet.
OK, so that was two sentences. Shoot me.
OK, so that was two sentences. Shoot me.
Introducing: TSTDIA
The Sentence That Defines It All -- T.S.T.D.I.A.
From now on, most games will not get a full recap. As I stated before, I start an internship tomorrow, with some crazy hours, so I won't be able to watch most games the way I used to.
For the games that start at 7 and I can watch, in lieu of a full recap that you're used to from me, I'll sum it up in one sentence (or at least I'll try.)
TSTDIA number one, coming up later tonight!
From now on, most games will not get a full recap. As I stated before, I start an internship tomorrow, with some crazy hours, so I won't be able to watch most games the way I used to.
For the games that start at 7 and I can watch, in lieu of a full recap that you're used to from me, I'll sum it up in one sentence (or at least I'll try.)
TSTDIA number one, coming up later tonight!
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