“To be honest with you, it felt a little weird when I stepped in the batter's box,” Reyes said. “It was a long time that I don't face a big-league pitcher. When I hit the ball, I said, ‘Oh, God, I have to run now.’”
Reyes said he never thought about stopping at second, though. He said he wasn't running quite at full speed, but with the ball rattling around the right-field corner, he didn't have to.
Sorry if you drool on yourself after reading this.
-Jerry Manuel on Johan Santana having a personal catcher
And because it’s an intrasquad game, we get two for the price of one.
Visiting team
Home team
Matt Cerrone over at MetsBlog will be streaming some of the game, which begins at 11 a.m.
I don’t know why, but these interest me. Here are the Mets uniforms for the upcoming season from the Mets Wikipedia page…
Now if they’d only bring back the Mercury Mets uniforms. Heck, I think they’d be a hot item. I’d buy one.
The back-and-forth on Kelvim Escobar’s shoulder soldiers on.
First, he was fine. Then, he couldn’t grip a baseball. After that, he could throw just fine with Johan Santana. Now, he’s taking it slow and might start the season on the DL. At least, according to Jerry Manuel.
Also, since he’s in camp but still not able to throw, he’s well behind in the race for the set-up man. The likely leading candidate is Ryota Igarashi.
Joe Beimel, one of the left-handed relievers left on the market, is considering an offer from the New York Mets, according to the Denver Post.
“We've been talking to them for a good part of the offseason. I am still just being patient, waiting for the right deal,” Beimel told the Denver Post.
…which surprised me. It’s not as if Beimel is waiting for a multi-million dollar deal or anything. Just a lefty reliever going somewhere on a one-year deal, or so. Surprised it’s taken so long for him to find a fit.
Also, in case you were really worried, Arturo Lopez cleared waivers and returned to camp as a non-roster invitee.
Whew!
I’m not lucky enough to be in “chilly” Port St. Lucie. Instead, I’m stuck in snowy Connecticut. YouTube user AlyB248 was there, and posted some quick videos from spring training. See below…
Because we all might need a drink next season.
WHERE: McFadden's at Citi Field will be open year-round and will be located on 126th street, in the northeast corner of the ballpark directly under the 2K Sports FanFest.
HOURS: 11 a.m. – 4 a.m.
CUISINE: American
MEALS SERVED: Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch
AVERAGE PRICE: Lunch $7 / Dinner $10
PAYMENT ACCEPTED: Cash, American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes
ATTIRE: Casual but Neat
SMOKING: No
ATM: No
AMBIANCE: Cozy Irish Pub Atmosphere with vibrant nightlife
MUSIC TYPES: All
Though I highly doubt the Citi Field version will ever resemble anything looking like this.
According to their Web site, “McFadden's is eagerly awaiting opening day 2010 to impress patrons with an extensive and delicious menu of game-day favorites, ice cold beer, a fun and friendly staff, and an unpretentious party atmosphere. The 13,000 square-foot destination boasts over 80 HD plasma TVs, batting cages, outdoor patios, in-house TV and radio production, a 200 foot island bar and huge dining room.”
And a sampling of their food: “In addition to boasting a full bar, McFadden's Citi Field will offer extensive Irish American cuisine mixed with traditional game day favorites. Signature dishes include Almost Famous Boneless Buffalo Wings, Fish and Chips, and of course McFadden's Five Minute Cheese Steak Nachos, this savory crowd pleaser comes out in five minutes or it's free!”
Will you go to McFadden’s?