April 14, 2009: The first game in Citi Field.
Mets vs. Padres. Start saving your pennies.
8/14/08
So long, Mike and the Mad Dog
According to the incomparable Neil Best, the WFAN drive time show will be no more.
Best is reporting that Chris Russo has left WFAN and Mike Francessa. This means Francessa will be flying solo now.
I can see Russo moving to ESPN 1050, or even just sticking on YES and ditching radio entirely. Should be interesting to see how it plays out, if one cares about it.
The Marquis...is no more.
Best is reporting that Chris Russo has left WFAN and Mike Francessa. This means Francessa will be flying solo now.
I can see Russo moving to ESPN 1050, or even just sticking on YES and ditching radio entirely. Should be interesting to see how it plays out, if one cares about it.
The Marquis...is no more.
Is Brian Stokes the answer to the Mets bullpen troubles?
Last night, the Mets were taking it easy with John Maine. He only allowed one hit, but was removed after only giving up one hit after five strong inning.
In came Brian Stokes, who made a spot start a few days ago for Maine, and he pitched four dominant innings in relief, even earning a save. Sure, it may have helped that the Mets were up by double digits, but Stokes was impressive.
Through four innings on the bump, Stokes allowed only three hits and did not issue any walks. He also struck out three batters. Pretty impressive.
Stokes, if he could keep this up, could be the missing piece to this bullpen. He's able to give you multiple innings, good ones at that, or could serve for just one inning if needed. He's Aaron Heilman, without the history.
So far, so good with Stokes. I liked him out of spring training, and I'm glad he's finally getting his shot with the club and performing. Something in my gut tells me he's going to pay dividends down the stretch when the team needs him.
Just a hunch, but I like what I'm seeing with Stokes.
In came Brian Stokes, who made a spot start a few days ago for Maine, and he pitched four dominant innings in relief, even earning a save. Sure, it may have helped that the Mets were up by double digits, but Stokes was impressive.
Through four innings on the bump, Stokes allowed only three hits and did not issue any walks. He also struck out three batters. Pretty impressive.
Stokes, if he could keep this up, could be the missing piece to this bullpen. He's able to give you multiple innings, good ones at that, or could serve for just one inning if needed. He's Aaron Heilman, without the history.
So far, so good with Stokes. I liked him out of spring training, and I'm glad he's finally getting his shot with the club and performing. Something in my gut tells me he's going to pay dividends down the stretch when the team needs him.
Just a hunch, but I like what I'm seeing with Stokes.
Welcome back to first place, Mets
And here we are again.
Despite all the bullpen troubles, the Mets have pulled back within a tie for first place with the Philadelphia Phillies. Much thanks to Nomar Garciaparra for hitting a bottom of the 9th inning walk-off home run last night to beat the Phillies.
With all the issues and griping, one would expect this team to be 15 games out and severely incapable of winning games, yet here they are in first place in the middle of August. All the whining I hear from Mets fans, if you didn't know what team they were rooting for, you would think we were allDevil Rays Nationals fans.
This team has a definite shot at making another run. A few key players are getting very hot (Carlos Beltran, David Wright, and even Daniel Murphy) and the team showed no flaws in last nights 12-0 romp of Washington.
The bullpen obviously need work, but Billy Wagner should be back by Monday, for better or worse. Just the mental aspect of having him in the bullpen will help the team and the rest of the relief corp.
I'm calling it now: The Mets will stand alone in first place by tomorrow morning.
Despite all the bullpen troubles, the Mets have pulled back within a tie for first place with the Philadelphia Phillies. Much thanks to Nomar Garciaparra for hitting a bottom of the 9th inning walk-off home run last night to beat the Phillies.
With all the issues and griping, one would expect this team to be 15 games out and severely incapable of winning games, yet here they are in first place in the middle of August. All the whining I hear from Mets fans, if you didn't know what team they were rooting for, you would think we were all
This team has a definite shot at making another run. A few key players are getting very hot (Carlos Beltran, David Wright, and even Daniel Murphy) and the team showed no flaws in last nights 12-0 romp of Washington.
The bullpen obviously need work, but Billy Wagner should be back by Monday, for better or worse. Just the mental aspect of having him in the bullpen will help the team and the rest of the relief corp.
I'm calling it now: The Mets will stand alone in first place by tomorrow morning.
8/13/08
Mets Batting Photos [8/11/08]
More photos from my trip to Shea. Carlos Beltran, Nick Evans, Daniel Murphy take their hacks at the plate against the Pirates.
Brandon Knight struggles in Olympics
Team USA fell to South Korea by a score of 8-7 to open their Olympic play.
Brandon Knight, who made one start for the Mets before he was DFA'd and boarded a plane for China, was touched up for six runs. Knight threw 4 1-3 innings, allowing six hits, walking two and striking out two. All six runs were earned, as Knight threw one wild pitch and surrendered one home run.
Ouch.
On a funnier note, the first four batters in South Korea's lineup has the last name of Lee. As does the batter in the six hole.
Brandon Knight, who made one start for the Mets before he was DFA'd and boarded a plane for China, was touched up for six runs. Knight threw 4 1-3 innings, allowing six hits, walking two and striking out two. All six runs were earned, as Knight threw one wild pitch and surrendered one home run.
Ouch.
On a funnier note, the first four batters in South Korea's lineup has the last name of Lee. As does the batter in the six hole.
Boy, this team has changed since 2006
I found this plaque while cleaning out my room today. I thought it was too good to pass up.The X-ed out Mets (top row): Victor Diaz, Xavier Nady, Willie Randolph.
(center): Cliff Floyd, Paul Lo Duca.
(bottom row): Steve Trachsel, Tom Glavine
Why was Victor Diaz on this plaque? That's all I want to know.
Photo of the Day: David Wright
Simply a gorgeous photograph.How sweet is that?
(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Mets could reclaim first by Friday
The Mets are sitting only one game behind the Phillies, even though their bullpen troubles make it seem like they're 20 games back.
With the Mets playing the Nationals, and the Phillies playing the Dodgers, it's entirely possible the Mets could be back in first place by the end of the week. It mostly depends on how well John Maine can bounce back from his stint on the DL.
On Friday, both the Mets and the Phillies square off against sub-500 teams. The Mets take on Pittsburgh, a team who handed them a come from behind loss on Monday, while the Phillies take on San Diego.
Right here, right now, I'm going to call that first place in the NL East will change hands at least 3 more times before the year is over.
With the Mets playing the Nationals, and the Phillies playing the Dodgers, it's entirely possible the Mets could be back in first place by the end of the week. It mostly depends on how well John Maine can bounce back from his stint on the DL.
On Friday, both the Mets and the Phillies square off against sub-500 teams. The Mets take on Pittsburgh, a team who handed them a come from behind loss on Monday, while the Phillies take on San Diego.
Right here, right now, I'm going to call that first place in the NL East will change hands at least 3 more times before the year is over.
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