-Jerry Manuel on Tim Redding
8/23/09
Phillies fan gets revenge for Victorino-beer-toss on wrong team [Video]
When Phillies fans and Mets fans get together, things like this are bound to happen.
When they slow the video down, doesn’t the “Ohhh myyy” sound a lot like Steve Somers? Or is it just me?
H/T to Deadspin for the video.
Redding surprises, Mets lose anyway
Tim Redding, making his first start since July 2, tossed five innings of one-hit baseball. He walked three and struck out four. And then the Mets let it slip away.
Removed due to a high pitch count, Redding gave way to Pat Misch, who was recalled from the minor leagues earlier yesterday. A lead-off walk to Shane Victorino was followed by a two-run home run off the bat of Chase Utley. The 1-0 Mets lead turned into a 2-1 Mets deficit.
After Misch recorded an out, Sean Green took over. Green allowed back-to-back two-out doubles for another Phillies run, giving them a 3-1 lead.
Though the Mets knocked out eight hits and walked twice, they were only able to plate one run. The run came in the bottom of the second when a groundball from Omir Santos was just out of the reach of third baseman Pedro Feliz. As it glanced off his glove and into the outfield, Jeff Francoeur was able to trot home with the Mets first, and only, run.
The Mets ended up using seven pitchers in last night’s game, with Pedro Feliciano giving up the other run in the Phillies eventual 4-1 victory.
At one point it looked like a little of the 1969 magic may have worn off on the 2009 Mets. But in the end, the ‘69 celebration was marred by the ‘09 talent.
My favorite moment from last night’s 1969 celebration
It was absolutely awesome to watch Nolan Ryan, Tom Seaver and Jerry Koosman throw out the ceremonial first pitch(es) to Jerry Grote, Duffy Dyer and Yogi Berra.
What was yours?
8/22/09
Report: Thole, Kunz, Evans expected among Sept. call-ups
In an exclusive report for the Daily News, Adam Rubin is reporting that 22-year-old catcher Josh Thole, Eddie Kunz and Nick Evans will be among the September call-ups for the Mets.
Thole is hitting .332 /.401 / .429 with the Double-A Binghamton team. He has 28 doubles, one home run and 43 RBI in 415 plate appearances.
Kunz has a 4.91 ERA and 1.382 WHIP in 55 innings with Triple-A Buffalo. He’s walked 29 and struck out 35.
Evans has appeared with Binghamton, Buffalo and the Mets this year, not to mention a stint at extended spring training. With Buffalo, split between two stints, Evans is hitting .204 / .274 / .400. In 15 games with the Mets, Evans hit .250 / .298 / .409 with a home run and six RBI this season.
For the full report, head over to Surfing the Mets.
Game Chat: 1969 & PHI @ NYM [Game 123]
Join in for a chat for the 1969 World Series celebration and Saturday night’s game between the Phillies and the Mets.
JA Happ (9-2, 2.66 ERA) vs. Tim Redding (1-4, 6.53 ERA)
Lineup for Game 123
Here’s the lineup…
- Angel Pagan – CF
- Luis Castillo – 2B
- Gary Sheffield – LF
- Jeff Francoeur – RF
- Fernando Tatis – 3B
- Daniel Murphy – 1B
- Omir Santos – C
- Wilson Valdez – SS
- Tim Redding – RHP
Game Chat will go up at 6:30 p.m.
Andy Green DFA’d, Pat Misch recalled
In a move that signals little to no confidence in Tim Redding, the Mets have recalled Pat Misch from Triple-A Buffalo, reports Adam Rubin.
To make room for Misch, Andy Green has been designated for assignment.
Misch has pitched 14 1-3 innings for the Mets in 2009, posting a 2.51 ERA and a WHIP of 1.744. He walked nine and struck out nine with the Mets.
Green had five plate appearances with the Mets, singling once and walking once.
Manuel’s Musing
-Jerry Manuel on 2009
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