Double-Dip At Citi Field Was All Giants Before Reyes Arrival
New York –It was the first double doubleheader between the Mets and San Francisco Giants since June 6, 2006 at Shea Stadium when they split a pair of games. The last time the Mets swept the Giants in one day was July 13, 1979, at Shea. Instead it was the…
Wind And An Error Figure On Mets Win Over SAN FRAN
New York – Angel Pagán knows something about how the wind can play a factor at Citi Field. He was in the San Francisco Giants dugout watching a play in the ninth inning, the Mets one out away from a win and getting their starter Mike Pelfrey his first victory.…
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Here to Stay?
I don’t know if he’s here to stay, but New York Mets outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis is making it look like it’s his time. He would have had a chance at the job if he wasn’t hurt last year and in spring training. Ever since he had gotten to start for…
Another Mets Pitcher Throws Perfect Game…For Someone Else
It’s unbelievable how the Mets have never had a no hitter or perfect game but seven pitchers who were Mets have them; including Nolan Ryan who has seven no hitters. Phil Humber, who was never really given a chance by the Mets, threw a perfect game last night for the…
Early Season Question Marks: Why So Many Lineup Changes?
Joe Girardi is guilty of this with the Yankees and now Terry Collins is doing the same with his Mets. It’s early in the season and both managers are already resting players. The issue for the Mets is resting them after they have good games like Lucas Duda who is…
Do Mets Have Answers to Big Spring Questions? A look at Jason Bay and Mike Pelfrey
Big Pelf and Jason Bay were put on notice this spring. They were both in trouble of being jettisoned or losing significant playing time. So let’s take a look at the first week of the season and see how they responded when the bell rang. Jason Bay was looking pathetic…
Mets’ Offense Showing Deficiency; Johan Continues Recovery
New York – Johan Santana was pleased with his second outing of the season at Citi Field Wednesday afternoon. The New York Mets left hander opened the2012 campaign six days ago at home throwing five scoreless innings in a no-decision. Though the Mets would lose 4-0 to the Washington Nationals,…
Santana Gets The Loss in Mets Loss to Nats
New York – Johan Santana was pleased with his second outing of the season at Citi Field Wednesday afternoon. The New York Mets’ left-hander opened the 2012 campaign six days ago at home, throwing five scoreless innings in a no-decision. Though the Mets would lose 4-0 to the Washington Nationals,…
METS LOSE THEIR FIRST WITHOUT DAVID WRIGHT
New York – Ross Detwiler had a shaky first inning on the mound for the Washington Nationals Tuesday night at Citi Field. The New York Mets had two runners on with no outs. But in his first start of the season, Detwiler got out of a jam. From there the…
Weak bench and questionable lineup choices will hurt Mets moving forward.
Well, the New York Mets undefeated 162-0 season is over. A little earlier than I was expecting since the first loss came at the hands of the Nationals, but they have improved and, last night, they showed why Ross Dettweiler was chosen over John Lannan. With that new windup-stretch thing…
So far so good for New York Mets in 2012
The New York Mets did exactly what they needed to do in getting off to a fast start this season. With another divisional opponent, the Nationals, coming to town, hopefully this roll will continue. David Wright, Lucas Duda and Daniel Murphy look good at the plate, but that’s what we…
Mets Three Game Opening Season Sweep Over Braves Brings Another Perspective
New York – A prevailing mood in the New York Mets clubhouse is that they can win and have an impact in the National League East. And after completing a three-game sweep Sunday afternoon at Citi Field over the division rival Atlanta Braves, 7-5, there is every reason to put…
