Mets Bullpen Blows Again While Carassco Gets Sent Packing
New York – Tuesday evening New York Mets right hander D.J. Carrasco was involved in a controversial pitch that was thrown to Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers. In the eighth inning at Citi Field Wednesday night a home run ball sent him packing and designated for assignment. The Mets…
The Pitch & Game That Got Away As Mets Lose To Brews
New York – Terry Collins said the game of baseball has unwritten rules when it comes to a retaliation pitch. Tuesday night, at Citi Field, the New York Mets manager said he would not risk David Wright from getting hurt because of a pitch that may have been intended for…
A Look at the Mets Closer Conundrum
Yesterday is a prime example to why the closer situation over the weekend is a big issue. The New York Mets got their rear ends handed to them on a silver platter by the Milwaukee Brewers, 8-0. If the Mets had those two wins in their back pocket, they would have had a 6-0 road trip, fans would have backed…
An Injury Roundup for New York Mets
Josh Thole, the New York Mets starting catcher, has been on the 7-day concussion DL. He is finally looking like he’s ready to come back. He will need a handful of rehab games before returning to the Mets. Thole was swinging a hot bat before he got knocked out and may not come back swinging as well right…
Time For Bobby Parnell To Get His Job Back
Last week, I thought it would just be a blip with Frank Francisco and the blown save. However, he came yesterday’s game and blew another one. Back when the moves were made in the off-season, I said Francisco, Rauch and Ramirez would backfire and, so far, their performances have been bad. Francisco has been wildly…
Mejia? Young? Beckett? Some Options for Mets Starting Rotation
There are rumors flying around that Jenrry Mejia may be considered for the Mets open starting rotation spot previously filled by Mike Pelfrey. Mejia had his first start since surgery and looked good, despite still having some control concerns. That’s going to happen with young pitchers like Mejia. He may…
Is It Time for Ike Davis to Visit Buffalo?
When I saw yesterday’s New York Mets lineup, I thought it was a joke. But, after watching SNY during pregame, I can see it’s the real lineup. With Vinny Rottino, Scott Hairston and Justin Turner batting in front of Ike Davis, maybe it’s time to see the first baseman go to Triple-A and work on his issues. Ike has…
Valdespin Provides Game Winner, Thole Likely Out With Concussion
You Have To ‘Spin To Win Jordany Valdespin did not start the game last night, but he ended up being the hero. Valdespin was on his way to Philadelphia to ride the bench for the game. Justin Turner turned in a decent game at shortstop, but, when you have these…
D-Backs Lost In Dickey’s Knuckleball; Tejada on the DL?
New York – One day the New York Mets will erase the stigma of being one of four teams that has never had a no-hitter pitched. In their 50th year of existence they have come close and Sunday afternoon at Citi Field, with the knuckle ball working again to perfection,…
Will David Wright Be Jose Reyes’d Out of New York?
There is still no contract extension for David Wright. The Mets third baseman went to see his high school coach this winter and it seems to be working as his performance has been excellent. He seems to be back to the way he was when he first came up, instead…
Spin Out, Spin In: Valdespin Quickly Returning As Tejada Goes Down
This weekend the Mets sent Jordany Valdespin back to Triple-A. It wasn’t that Valdespin was bad, he just was not getting the playing time to warrant a stay with the big club. The Mets could have given him a day at shortstop, a day at second base, etc. so he…
What a Pelf-tastrophe: Mets Still Trying To Replace Mike Pelfrey
Mike Pelfrey, whether you like him or not, has been a solid contributor in the New York Mets starting rotation. Season in, season out, he has always been there, never missed a start, and never had a DL trip. Until now. His UCL tear couldn’t have come at a worse…
