An all around solid game from Claudio Vargas on the mound and Carlos Beltran, David Wright and especially Nick Evans at the plate.
So this is what it feels like to win. I forgot what this was like.
5/24/08
Nick Evans
First AB: One pitch. One hit. One double. One RBI.
That was quick.
Second AB: Two pitches. Two hits. Two doubles.
Going on history, I'm calling a three pitch at-bat, resulting in a double his next time at the plate.
Third AB: Five pitches. One out. Now batting .666.
MLB fact: The last player to have two extra base hits in first two major league at-bats: Kazuo Matsui. Let's all hope Nick Evans has a more prosperous career with the Mets than Matsui did.
Fourth AB: Eight pitches. Three doubles. Two RBI. One run scored on a Luis Castillo single.
All hits to opposite field, to boot. That's how you break into the majors with style.
That was quick.
Second AB: Two pitches. Two hits. Two doubles.
Going on history, I'm calling a three pitch at-bat, resulting in a double his next time at the plate.
Third AB: Five pitches. One out. Now batting .666.
MLB fact: The last player to have two extra base hits in first two major league at-bats: Kazuo Matsui. Let's all hope Nick Evans has a more prosperous career with the Mets than Matsui did.
Fourth AB: Eight pitches. Three doubles. Two RBI. One run scored on a Luis Castillo single.
All hits to opposite field, to boot. That's how you break into the majors with style.
Evans is in
SS Jose Reyes
2B Luis Castillo
3B David Wright
CF Carlos Beltran
RF Fernando Tatis
1B Carlos Delgado
C Ramon Castro
LF Nick Evans
RH Claudio Vargas
I am absolutely shocked. Evans is making his major league debut today, starting in left field.
Hey Nick, start off on the right foot!
2B Luis Castillo
3B David Wright
CF Carlos Beltran
RF Fernando Tatis
1B Carlos Delgado
C Ramon Castro
LF Nick Evans
RH Claudio Vargas
I am absolutely shocked. Evans is making his major league debut today, starting in left field.
Hey Nick, start off on the right foot!
Why am I excited?
I woke up this morning and my first thought was "I can't wait to watch the Mets today!"
And then I remembered how they've played recently.
The only possible explanation I have for being excited in anticipation of today's game is the possibility of Nick Evans making an appearance. Knowing Willie Randolph, I doubt we'll see even a glimpse of Evans in the game.
Hopefully, if my wish comes true, Evans will be in left field today. I love young players.
Ryan Church will most likely return in right today, probably moving Endy Chavez (still statistically the worst player on the Mets according to VORP) to left field.
Willie, give the kid a chance. Mets, give me a reason to be excited.
And then I remembered how they've played recently.
The only possible explanation I have for being excited in anticipation of today's game is the possibility of Nick Evans making an appearance. Knowing Willie Randolph, I doubt we'll see even a glimpse of Evans in the game.
Hopefully, if my wish comes true, Evans will be in left field today. I love young players.
Ryan Church will most likely return in right today, probably moving Endy Chavez (still statistically the worst player on the Mets according to VORP) to left field.
Willie, give the kid a chance. Mets, give me a reason to be excited.
Evans reportedly called up
According to reports, Nick Evans was pulled from the 9th inning of his game in AA and will be called up, presumably to take the spot of Marlon Anderson, who came up lame early in the game.
Thank you! It's about time this team brought up some young talent and let him loose on the majors. Maybe he stinks it up, but who cares. He could bring some fire to this squad.
As usual, I have high hopes for Evans. He might be the shot in the arm this team needs. That might just me talking crazy at 1:30 a.m.
Probably.
Thank you! It's about time this team brought up some young talent and let him loose on the majors. Maybe he stinks it up, but who cares. He could bring some fire to this squad.
As usual, I have high hopes for Evans. He might be the shot in the arm this team needs. That might just me talking crazy at 1:30 a.m.
Probably.
TSTDIA: Rockies 6 -- Mets 5 (13)
The Mets can't hold a lead again...and again they lose.
This one stings.
This one stings.
5/23/08
Two notes: The Kid wants in and FJM takes down Lakas
Gary Carter is my new favorite choice for the next manager of the Mets, and not for purely nostalgic purposes, either.
Bart Hubbuch relays a quote from Carter while appearing on an XM sports show:
Seriously, hire him.
Lakas goes on some crazed, seemingly drunk tirade about how much he hates Mike Piazza for some of the most ridiculous reasons in the world. FJM breaks it down and makes him look like a fool. And rightfully so.
Bart Hubbuch relays a quote from Carter while appearing on an XM sports show:
The comments that David Wright made saying that, you know, there’s no spark, there’s no fire [on the Mets]. If anything I would love to bring that to the table because you know me, guys. I love the game, have a great passion for it and you know my enthusiasm and hopefully I would be able to bring that to maybe help turn that ball club around.Hire him. Now. That is the kind of talk I want to hear from a manager. Fire, passion and enthusiasm are all qualities I want in a manager.
Seriously, hire him.
*****
And my all-time favorite blog, Fire Joe Morgan, takes down Paul Lakas, a self-proclaimed Mets fan and all around fool.Lakas goes on some crazed, seemingly drunk tirade about how much he hates Mike Piazza for some of the most ridiculous reasons in the world. FJM breaks it down and makes him look like a fool. And rightfully so.
Just when you thought it couldn't get worse
The teams pinch hitting master and current starting left fielder just came up lame while running out a ground ball. Marlon Anderson had to be escorted off the field after the injury.
It looked terrible. Just a scary and painful sight.
Paging Valentino Pascucci...Pascucci...
Anderson will without a doubt hit the DL for an extended period of time.
It looked terrible. Just a scary and painful sight.
Paging Valentino Pascucci...Pascucci...
Anderson will without a doubt hit the DL for an extended period of time.
Countdown: 5...4...3...2...
I can feel it coming.
Reports are pouring in that Omar Minaya is heading to Colorado.
Depending on how the Mets fare against the Rockies, Willie Randolph's tenure as manager could be coming to a very abrupt end.
I doubt Minaya is going there to fire Randolph, but rather counsel the embattled manager on how to deal with the media, the team, and yes, his possible dismissal from his post.
Sorry Willie. I like you, but this team needs a different guy at the helm.
Joe over at Mets Today gives us this saucy tidbit:
Time will tell...
Reports are pouring in that Omar Minaya is heading to Colorado.
Depending on how the Mets fare against the Rockies, Willie Randolph's tenure as manager could be coming to a very abrupt end.
I doubt Minaya is going there to fire Randolph, but rather counsel the embattled manager on how to deal with the media, the team, and yes, his possible dismissal from his post.
Sorry Willie. I like you, but this team needs a different guy at the helm.
Joe over at Mets Today gives us this saucy tidbit:
In case you missed it, WFAN’s Mike Francesa asked Keith Hernandez if he would consider managing the Mets. To the surprise of many, Keith answered “yes”.Now, as enticing as that sounds, I don't know if he's the right guy either. And I really don't want to lose Keith's wit and insight in the booth. Maybe SNY can mic Keith up in the dugout and have him discuss the team during games for more than an inning.
Time will tell...
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