7/6/08
TSTDIA: Mets 4 -- Phillies 2
Oliver Perez coasted through seven innings, the Mets (Carlos Beltran really) scratched out two runs, and the game was handed over the the only New York Mets All Star Game selection for the final three outs of the game. Billy Wagner got the Phillies down to their last strike before surrendering a two-run home run to tie the game.
The Mets rallied back late with a two-run dinger of their own, off the bat of Fernando Tatis, beating the Phills in 12 innings.
Major props must go to Joe Smith for 2 1-3 scoreless innings of relief.
The Mets rallied back late with a two-run dinger of their own, off the bat of Fernando Tatis, beating the Phills in 12 innings.
Major props must go to Joe Smith for 2 1-3 scoreless innings of relief.
Billy Wagner is lone Mets representative in ASG
Billy Wagner will be the only member of the New York Mets to represent the team in the 2008 All Star Game.That is, barring a push for the final player, or an injury replacement.
Rightly so, for Wagner. David Wright maybe deserved a spot on the bench, and Johan Santana could be argued for a spot based on his ERA, not his record.
Represent the team well, Wagner.
Update: Wright is on the final ballot.
Final ballot candidates:
Pat Burrell, Phillies
Corey Hart, Brewers
Carlos Lee, Astros
Aaron Rowand, Giants
David Wright, Mets
Vote for Wright here.
Oliver Perez: Who are you?
The stats on Oliver Perez:Birth: August 15, 1981
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 160 lb.
Debut: June 16, 2002
Career: 51-58, 4.48 ERA, 1.435 WHIP
2008: 6-5, 4.98 ERA, 1.472 WHIP
Here's the problem. That doesn't show that there are actually two different people named Oliver Perez. They look exactly alike, they talk alike, they do everything the same way...except pitch.
One day, you'll get the Perez we saw against the Yankees last week. 7 IP, 3 hits, 1 earned run.
Other days, we'll see the Perez who can't make it out of the first inning, allowing five hits and six runs in only 1-3 of an inning.
John Delcos has affectionately named him "Coin Flip." How fitting is that?
Any day, either of the Oliver Perez's could show up. Hopefully, today, against the Phillies, we see the good Perez. The one who triumphs over evil and doesn't stink on the mound. We shall see.
Migraines keeping Ryan Church out of play
Ryan Church left last night's game in the 8th inning with migraines. The same ailment is keeping him out of the lineup for Sunday's matinee.
Church has suffered from migraines since an early age, but they have recently increased in frequency due to his two concussions in only a handful of months.
Are the Mets corner outfield spots cursed or something?? This is getting crazy.
Church has suffered from migraines since an early age, but they have recently increased in frequency due to his two concussions in only a handful of months.
Are the Mets corner outfield spots cursed or something?? This is getting crazy.
Ryan Church is dizzy
Here we go again.
Ryan Church left last night's game against the Phillies in the top of the 8th inning with "dizziness." Apparently, it was only a migraine and not repercussions from his second concussion of the season.
I really, really hope he's all right. His bat needs to stay in the lineup.
Ryan Church left last night's game against the Phillies in the top of the 8th inning with "dizziness." Apparently, it was only a migraine and not repercussions from his second concussion of the season.
I really, really hope he's all right. His bat needs to stay in the lineup.
7/5/08
TSTDIA: Mets 9 -- Philles 4
The Mets took the lead early, fell behind late, but rallied against the Phillies bullpen to score and keep scoring en route to a victory.
Are these the Mets?
Are these the Mets?
John Maine leaves game with injury to non-pitching arm
Update 8:53 pm: It's been diagnosed simply as a "cramp."
John Maine was forced to leave the game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the sixth inning due to an injury to his non-pitching arm.
Maine was pitching to Ryan Howard when he grabbed his left arm, near the elbow. He's in the dugout now, and seems more frustrated than in pain.
He only allowed one hit, a three run home run in 5 2-3 innings. He was up to 103 pitches, so he was going to be done soon, but hopefully his arm is all right.
I usually get a pain near that area, and I have to simply pop the elbow, just like you would crack your knuckles. It feels tight and hurts like heck, but when you pop it, it feels much better.
Aaron Heilman came on, with a 2-2 count against Howard and needed only one pitch, a change up, to strike him out.
John Maine was forced to leave the game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the sixth inning due to an injury to his non-pitching arm.
Maine was pitching to Ryan Howard when he grabbed his left arm, near the elbow. He's in the dugout now, and seems more frustrated than in pain.
He only allowed one hit, a three run home run in 5 2-3 innings. He was up to 103 pitches, so he was going to be done soon, but hopefully his arm is all right.
I usually get a pain near that area, and I have to simply pop the elbow, just like you would crack your knuckles. It feels tight and hurts like heck, but when you pop it, it feels much better.
Aaron Heilman came on, with a 2-2 count against Howard and needed only one pitch, a change up, to strike him out.
Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez's dream lineup
During the 4th inning of the Mets and Phillies game on July 5, Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez were discussing some lineup adjustments for the Mets.
Rumor has it that Jerry Manuel is strongly considering moving Carlos Beltran to the two hole, allowing him to "see more fastballs." Here's how Gary and Keith had the top six of the lineup shaking out:
Jose Reyes
Carlos Beltran
Ryan Church
Moises Alou
David Wright
Carlos Delgado
I'd finish that lineup with Brian Schneider and Luis Castillo, either of which could be placed in the seventh or eighth spots.
I like that lineup, a lot. It is assuming Alou stays healthy, and Delgado can keep up what he's put together in the last few games.
It puts a lot of pop and speed at the top of the order, with a much better #4 hitter. Delgado rightfully shifts lower in the lineup, and will get Wright on base a whole lot more with less pitches to hit.
I like it.
Rumor has it that Jerry Manuel is strongly considering moving Carlos Beltran to the two hole, allowing him to "see more fastballs." Here's how Gary and Keith had the top six of the lineup shaking out:
Jose Reyes
Carlos Beltran
Ryan Church
Moises Alou
David Wright
Carlos Delgado
I'd finish that lineup with Brian Schneider and Luis Castillo, either of which could be placed in the seventh or eighth spots.
I like that lineup, a lot. It is assuming Alou stays healthy, and Delgado can keep up what he's put together in the last few games.
It puts a lot of pop and speed at the top of the order, with a much better #4 hitter. Delgado rightfully shifts lower in the lineup, and will get Wright on base a whole lot more with less pitches to hit.
I like it.
A tale of two seasons
Last week I brought you "A Tale of Two Stadiums," this week, it's "A Tale of Two Seasons."
J.A. Happ has made two major league starts in his career, both against the New York Mets.
In 2007, the Mets pounded Happ for five runs in four innings. He surrendered three home runs to Carlos Beltran, Paul LoDuca and David Wright. Happ allowed seven hits, while striking out five and walking two. Jorge Sosa earned the win for the Mets, who upped their record to 46-33.
Beltran ended up going 4-5, hitting two home runs and picking up 10 total bases.
This time around, it was an entirely different story. Happ went 4 2-3 of an inning, allowing only three hits, striking out three and walking four. He surrendered only two runs, the only ones the Mets managed to put across.
On the flip side, Johan Santana pitched 8 innings, allowing only six hits and two runs. He took the loss as the Mets fell to 42-44. Beltran went 0-4 and struck out twice.
Two different teams, two different seasons, and two vastly different outcomes.
J.A. Happ has made two major league starts in his career, both against the New York Mets.
In 2007, the Mets pounded Happ for five runs in four innings. He surrendered three home runs to Carlos Beltran, Paul LoDuca and David Wright. Happ allowed seven hits, while striking out five and walking two. Jorge Sosa earned the win for the Mets, who upped their record to 46-33.
Beltran ended up going 4-5, hitting two home runs and picking up 10 total bases.
This time around, it was an entirely different story. Happ went 4 2-3 of an inning, allowing only three hits, striking out three and walking four. He surrendered only two runs, the only ones the Mets managed to put across.
On the flip side, Johan Santana pitched 8 innings, allowing only six hits and two runs. He took the loss as the Mets fell to 42-44. Beltran went 0-4 and struck out twice.
Two different teams, two different seasons, and two vastly different outcomes.
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