Manuel’s Musing for June 14

“Everybody hits a little bump in the road now and then.”

-Jerry Manuel on Johan Santana’s disaster of a start

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Game Recap: Yankees 15 – Mets 0

You read that right.

The New York Giants Yankees (36-27) beat the New York Jets Mets (32-29) by a score of 15-0.

Johan Santana did not have his best stuff.  In fact, he had his worst stuff.  His worst career start, to the tune of nine earned runs in three-plus innings.  He walked two and struck out three.  Santana was removed after only 60 pitches.  His velocity was down, usually off by three to five miles per hour. 

Not good.  Not good at all.  He told reporters afterward that he was “sore.”  Likely story.

Brian Stokes made his first appearance in nine days, allowing four earned runs to score in two innings of work.  Jon Switzer allowed two runs in 1 1-3 innings.

Stokes will likely not pitch again until they face the Yankees again in two weeks.

The Mets bats were quieted by a very impressive performance by A.J. Burnett.  Gary Sheffield picked up two hits as the designated hitter. David Wright stretch his hitting streak to 10 games with a single.  Unfortunately, his multiple hit streak ended at six.

Can someone explain why Sheffield, who will be getting an MRI on a gimpy right knee played an entire game in a 15-0 game?  Sure, he was just DH-ing, but still.

Johan gets rocked

Johan Santana couldn’t get an out in the fourth inning, and was removed after sixty pitches.

Does Santana need an MRI? His velocity was noticeably down as the game progressed. Keep an eye on it.

I just tweeted this and thought it was fitting: "I wonder if Johan Santana is sitting in the clubhouse asking everyone that passes him, 'Am I a man? Am I a man?'"

Santana’s final line: 3+ IP, 9 H, 9 ER, 2 BB, 3 K

Hey, Bruney!

You might want to talk to Joba about his celebrations.  They’re getting a little tired.

Just sayin’…

Game Chat: NYM @ NYY [Game 3]

Rubber game!
Join in for some barstool-esque banter on the Mets and Yankees.

(Chat removed, as usual.)

Minor Moves: Mets acquire Javier Castillo, Tobi Stoner promoted

The Mets have landed outfielder Javier Castillo from the Chicago White Sox, according to Adam Rubin.  Castillo will report to Triple-A Buffalo.

Castillo was hitting .262 with two home runs and 15 RBI with the Charlotte Knights, the White Sox Triple-A affiliate.

In a corresponding move, the Bisons released Jason Cooper, who had been with the Bisons since 2004.

Rubin also notes that Tobi Stoner has been promoted to Triple-A Buffalo.

Lineup for Subway Series finale

Here’s the Mets lineup for the Subway Series finale, with Johan Santana on the mound for the Mets.

1. Alex Cora – SS
2. Fernando Martinez – LF
3. Carlos Beltran – CF
4. David Wright – 3B
5. Ryan Church – RF
6. Gary Sheffield – DH
7. Daniel Murphy – 1B
8. Brian Schneider – C
9. Luis Castillo - 2B

The best SNY commercial: It’s Mustache Day

Pure comedy.  I laugh out loud every time I see it.

Manuel’s Musing for June 13

“We have had some serious defeats since I've been here.”

-Jerry Manuel