3/20/09
3/19/09
Game Recap: Mets 12 -- Astros 1
Nineteen straight games without a win for the Astros. As Gary Cohen noted, "that's something that would get a manager fired in the regular season."
Pelfrey just looked spectacular out there. If he can stay healthy this year, I'm very excited to see what he can do while on the bump.
New addition Fernando Nieve, who the Mets picked up off waivers recently, pitched a scoreless inning against his former team, allowing two hits. Carlos Muniz pitched the 8th inning, striking out one. Sean Green finished out the game for the Mets, retiring the side in order.
The more I see of Evans, the more I'm impressed. Still, he just doesn't have a spot on the major league roster.
Jose Reyes also had a huge day leading off, driving in four runs with two doubles.
Batting first in the order, just like he will come the regular season.
Fernando Tatis also picked up two RBIs on the day. Ramon Castro and Andy Green also picked up one each.
On The Mound
The Mets jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, anchored by a beautiful performance from Mike Pelfrey. Six innings, three hits and only one run. He walked only one and struck out three.Pelfrey just looked spectacular out there. If he can stay healthy this year, I'm very excited to see what he can do while on the bump.
New addition Fernando Nieve, who the Mets picked up off waivers recently, pitched a scoreless inning against his former team, allowing two hits. Carlos Muniz pitched the 8th inning, striking out one. Sean Green finished out the game for the Mets, retiring the side in order.
At The Plate
Nick Evans continues to shine in his team-leading appearances at the plate. At first base for the second straight game, Evans went 3-5 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Two doubles and a home run for Evans, he seems to be responding to me calling him out for not showing a lot of power.The more I see of Evans, the more I'm impressed. Still, he just doesn't have a spot on the major league roster.
Jose Reyes also had a huge day leading off, driving in four runs with two doubles.
Batting first in the order, just like he will come the regular season.
Fernando Tatis also picked up two RBIs on the day. Ramon Castro and Andy Green also picked up one each.
On Deck
The Mets will travel and take on the Baltimore Orioles tomorrow at 1 p.m. The game is not on TV.
Live Blog: HOU @ NYM
Another day, another spring training game, another live blog.
Live blog complete.
Live blog complete.
Schneider sitting indefinitely
It's spring training, and Brian Schneider's knee is acting up again. Not surprised on this end.
Schneider sat out the game on Wednesday, and had his knee checked out by team doctors. He was diagnosed with a strain of the right posterior capsule.
This happened last year, so I'm not too worried, but with Ramon Castro almost always struggling with health issues, the team may want to take a good look at Robinson Cancel as a player who will be up and down a lot this year.
Schneider sat out the game on Wednesday, and had his knee checked out by team doctors. He was diagnosed with a strain of the right posterior capsule.
This happened last year, so I'm not too worried, but with Ramon Castro almost always struggling with health issues, the team may want to take a good look at Robinson Cancel as a player who will be up and down a lot this year.
Livan for the fifth
Yesterday's performance all but secured Livan Hernandez as the Mets fifth starter. Between his five innings of five hit ball, allowing only one run and Freddy Garcia's two inning, five earned run outing, it seems like Hernandez will be tabbed for the final turn.
And then there is this quote from Jerry Manuel, via Adam Rubin:
He may give up a lot of hits and he may look like he's throwing softball pitches at times, but if Hernandez can get out there for 200+ innings in 2009, he would save the bullpen a lot of work. Even if his ERA is nearing 5.00, I think the offense, on some days, can counter that.
Maybe, just for an added measure, the team can stitch "Traschel" into the back of his jersey, and Hernandez will magically win 15 games.
And as for Garcia, I wouldn't be surprised if by the time the World Baseball Classic is over, he's out looking for work again.
And then there is this quote from Jerry Manuel, via Adam Rubin:
"I'll tell you what, he was pretty good today," Jerry Manuel said about Hernandez. "He has a good presence about him on the mound, in the dugout. It's like he brings a different energy for us. I would have to say he's put himself in a real good position."I'd say that's pretty telling if you ask me.
He may give up a lot of hits and he may look like he's throwing softball pitches at times, but if Hernandez can get out there for 200+ innings in 2009, he would save the bullpen a lot of work. Even if his ERA is nearing 5.00, I think the offense, on some days, can counter that.
Maybe, just for an added measure, the team can stitch "Traschel" into the back of his jersey, and Hernandez will magically win 15 games.
And as for Garcia, I wouldn't be surprised if by the time the World Baseball Classic is over, he's out looking for work again.
3/18/09
Nats sign Beimel
A one-year, $2 million deal got it done for Joe Beimel, as he will head to the nation's capital to pitch for the Nationals.
In a corresponding move, the team cut Shawn Hill.
In a corresponding move, the team cut Shawn Hill.
Live Blog: STL @ NYM -- Join in!
The Atlanta Braves made the trip to Tradition Field today for a 1 p.m. start. I'll be running a live blog from 1:10 p.m. until 4 p.m. Join in!
ESPN Video: David Wright talks to SportsCenter
Don't tell me Jimmy Rollins or Shane Victorino didn't try to get in a few shots to David Wright's ribs during that celebration.
My WBC experience
Let me just explain to you how I experienced the 9th inning of last night's World Baseball Classic game between USA and Puerto Rico...
First of all, I don't get the MLB Network at school, because it's only on digital cable. The school has promised us HBO and other assorted digital channels in the past, but so far we've received zilch. So I'm stuck watching MLB Gameday and relying on instant messages from Ryan Punzalan of Retire31.com.
Then, while I'm "watching" the 9th inning, my girlfriend gets back to school from a media conference, and I've only seen her for three hours in the past 12 days. Obviously, I better get a move on or I'll be in big trouble, so I unplug my laptop and trek up to her car.
The internet cuts out as Kevin Youklis comes to the plate. Now I'm in my girlfriends car as we drive the 300 feet to the parking lot closer to her dorm (she needed someone to help unpack the massive amounts of clothes she brought bacak). Still no internet.
We park, and here I am, sitting in her car, laptop propped open on my lap, verbally begging the internet to connect so I can find out what happened/is happening.
"You are now wirelessly connected to BobcatNet"
Yes! Refresh MLB Gameday...Sign into AIM...
First of all, I don't get the MLB Network at school, because it's only on digital cable. The school has promised us HBO and other assorted digital channels in the past, but so far we've received zilch. So I'm stuck watching MLB Gameday and relying on instant messages from Ryan Punzalan of Retire31.com.
Then, while I'm "watching" the 9th inning, my girlfriend gets back to school from a media conference, and I've only seen her for three hours in the past 12 days. Obviously, I better get a move on or I'll be in big trouble, so I unplug my laptop and trek up to her car.
The internet cuts out as Kevin Youklis comes to the plate. Now I'm in my girlfriends car as we drive the 300 feet to the parking lot closer to her dorm (she needed someone to help unpack the massive amounts of clothes she brought bacak). Still no internet.
We park, and here I am, sitting in her car, laptop propped open on my lap, verbally begging the internet to connect so I can find out what happened/is happening.
"You are now wirelessly connected to BobcatNet"
Yes! Refresh MLB Gameday...Sign into AIM...
Me (11:02:11 PM): score?And that's how I watched the WBC.
Ryan (11:02:20 PM): 5-4
Ryan (11:02:24 PM): bases loaded
Ryan (11:02:30 PM): 2-1
Ryan (11:02:51 PM): YES
Ryan (11:02:54 PM): USA WINS
Me (11:02:57 PM): ????
Ryan (11:03:03 PM): DAVID WRIGHT WALK OFF SINGLE
Me (11:03:11 PM): LOVE HIM
Ryan (11:03:15 PM): DAVID WRIGHT IS EPIC
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