July 10: Saturday Mets Links and Open Thread

MetsToday – A recap of last night’s 4-2 loss at the hands of the division-leading Atlanta Braves.

MetsBlog – Jason Bay is getting booed. Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy… But, you know what? The guy is handling it well.

BrooklynMetFan – BMF sees a couple of silver linings in last night’s loss and he is happy to see Billy Wagner healthy again.

MetsToday – Ruben Tejada is one of the worst-performing offensive players in baseball, over the last couple of weeks. In related news, 75% of MetsToday readers said they would prefer that Ruben Tejada remains the everyday second baseman, even after Luis Castillo returns.

TONIGHT’S GAME

The Mets (47-39) take on the Braves (51-35) in the second game of a three-game series at Citi Field. Mike Pelfrey (10-3, 3.39) will face Tim Hudson (8-4, 2.44). First pitch at 4:10pm.

Mets Lineup:
Pagan-CF
Reyes-SS
Wright-3B
Davis-1B
Bay-LF
Francoeur-RF
Barajas-C
Cora-2B
Pelfrey-RHP