-Jerry Manuel
6/24/09
Manuel’s Musing for June 23
6/23/09
Game Recap: Cardinals 3 – Mets 0
Tonight belonged to Joel Pineiro.
The St. Louis Cardinals (40-32) beat the New York Mets (35-34) by a score of 3-0.
Livan Hernandez was good, Pineiro was just better. Hernandez held the Cardinals to three runs (two earned) over seven innings of work. He walked three and struck out three.
He was very good. It could be argued that outside of his start against the Yankees, he’s been the best pitcher since the end of May.
Elmer Dessens turned in two solid innings in relief, setting the side down in order both times.
Pineiro held the Mets to only two hits, singles by Luis Castillo and Jeremy Reed, over his nine innings. He needed only 100 pitches thanks to inducing 22 ground balls for outs. The meager Mets lineup didn’t hurt either.
Just have to tip your cap to him and move on. He’s just great against the Mets, especially when Fernando Tatis is their cleanup hitter.
Game Chat: STL @ NYM [Game 2]
Joel Pineiro vs. Livan Hernandez
Join in for some barstool banter with your fellow Mets fans.
(Chat removed, as usual.)
Lineup for game two against STL
Fernando Martinez will be making his first start in center field this season, at any level.
- Alex Cora – SS
- Daniel Murphy – 1B
- David Wright – 3B
- Fernando Tatis – LF
- Ryan Church – RF
- Omir Santos – C
- Fernando Martinez – CF
- Luis Castillo – 2B
- Livan Hernandez - RHP
Pitches / Plate Appearance for the Mets pitching staff
If you follow the blog or my tweets, you know that Francisco Rodriguez has thrown the most pitches out of the bullpen and Johan Santana has thrown the most pitches overall.
Here’s a chart of the Mets pitchers and their pitches per plate appearance. Look who is “leading” the way…
Tonight is Baracklyn Cyclones night
We linked to this way back on January 12, but the day is finally upon us. Tonight, the Brooklyn Cyclones will become the “Baracklyn Cyclones.”
Here’s their press release:
The landmark game will take place on Tuesday, June 23rd – the “Inaugural Tuesday” of the 2009 New York-Penn League season – and will feature, among other highlights:
In addition, the Cyclones will hold four seats directly behind home plate, Row A, Seats 1-4, for the new First Family, should they decide to attend the festivities.
And here’s the video for it:
Fernando Martinez’s double-dip
With Carlos Beltran heading to the disabled list yesterday, the Mets recalled Fernando Martinez from Triple-A Buffalo.
Martinez, who was sent down on Friday in favor of Nick Evans, actually played in a game with the Bisons yesterday. He went 1-4, striking out twice, as the Bisons late innings rally fell just short against the Charlotte Knights.
Martinez then got travelling and was at Citi Field for last night’s Mets game.
He appeared in the Mets game in the 8th inning with a runner on first base, pinch hitting for Brian Stokes. Martinez reached base on an error by St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Dennys Reyes, setting up the RBI single that followed off the bat of Alex Cora.
I know it’s not unheard of for a player to play a minor league game and a major league game in the same day, but it is still pretty interesting to see.
Manuel’s Musing for June 22
-Jerry Manuel
6/22/09
Jose Reyes in car accident
You can’t make this stuff up.
Jose Reyes and the #Mets trainer were in a car accident on the Triboro Bridge today. Reyes was not injured.
Hubbuch later noted that Ray Ramirez and Reyes were hit from behind by a fire truck.
It’s official. This team is cursed.
And I have to agree with Brendan Bilko from priced out of the citi, when he said, “Poor job on SNY's part. Even if both are okay - this is news.”
No report on this, SNY? Come on, you’re better than that.
Game Recap: Mets 6 – Cardinals 4
The B-team notches a win.
The New York Mets (35-33) beat the St. Louis Cardinals (39-32) by a score of 6-4.
Tim Redding was great. Sure, he gave up four earned runs, but that’s what you expect out of him. Holding the Cardinals to only four runs is quite an accomplishment. Seven innings for Redding, who was victimized by two home runs, finally earned his first win with the Mets.
Very nice, Redding. Maybe you shouldn’t have started the 8th inning, lowering your “should have been” runs to three, but it’s OK. I’ll take it.
Brian Stokes entered with a one run lead, a runner on first and Albert Pujols at the plate. Stokes came through brilliantly, inducing a double play ball to get out of the inning and avoid any damage.
Love it. Absolutely love it. Were you watching, Jerry?
Francisco Rodriguez set the Cards down 1-2-3.
Easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy.
Two players had stand out nights for the Mets on a night where the team knocked out 14 hits. Luis Castillo went 3-4 with a double, RBI and two runs scored and Omir Santos had a perfect night, going 4-4 with a run and an RBI.
What’s up with the catchers lately? Whatever it is, I could get used to it.
Daniel Murphy picked up two hits, including a solo home run into the visiting bullpen in the 5th inning. Alex Cora picked up two RBI on singles in the 6th and 8th innings.
And Murphy has more home runs than David Wright. Wow.
Cora has earned every single penny of his $2.5 million contract. For a guy that was supposed to be a backup forced into everyday duty, he’s been nothing short of spectacular.
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