loge mezzanine MetsToday – Joe Janish analyzes last night’s loss to the Washington Nationals. TheRoPolitans – Hey, have you reserved your tickets for the 2010 NLDS? I’m holding out until I find out if Cliff Lee is starting Game 1. ESPN NY – Jerry Manuel’s attempt to stack the infield against Ryan Zimmerman didn’t work. Yeah, neither … Read more
MetsToday – Chase Utley needs surgery on his thumb. That might change the Phillies’ plan to pursue Dan Haren. OnTheBlack – Kerel Cooper breaks down the impact of Stephen Strasburg on ticket sales. ESPN New York – A preview of the upcoming series with Washington. Is Adam Dunn really just Will Ferrell on steroids? Nobody … Read more
Ollie Perez started his rehab assignment last night, allowing four runs and five hits over six innings – in Class A-ball. To date, Perez is 0-3 with a 6.28 ERA at the major league level. You will remember that Perez was signed to a 3-year, $36 million contract in the off-season – who could forget … Read more
It’s July 1… and the Mets are in second place, 1.5 games behind the Braves. How amazing is that? Here are your morning Mets links: TheRoPolitans – Last night’s late start and finish gave Andrew Vazzano the opportunity to find the score this morning. Something about this post brings back memories of the old days… … Read more
MetsMerized – Stephen Hanks doesn’t trust Jerry Manuel in a pennant race. MetsToday – Who should be the #1 starter for the Mets, if they make the playoffs? 62% of MetsToday readers say it should be Cliff Lee… Take the poll! TedQuarters – Ted Berg isn’t sold on Cliff Lee Mania. NY Post – In … Read more
The Mets are positioned for a serious playoff run – they are 1.5 games behind the division leading Braves and a half game ahead of the Reds in the wildcard standings. Rumors continue to swirl about the team’s interest in Cliff Lee (among others), but doubts persist about Johan Santana’s health and effectiveness. Meanwhile, Mike … Read more
