loge mezzanine The Mets are in Puerto Rico to start a three-game series against the Florida Marlins. Here are your Monday morning Mets links: NJ.com – Angel Pagan and Pedro Feliciano are excited to play in front of family and friends in Puerto Rico. OnTheBlack – Kerel Cooper is very concerned about the recent struggles of Johan … Read more
Rob Parker of ESPN New York on the Mets handling of Carlos Beltran’s seemingly imminent return: The Mets need to relax, reel it in a bit. This talk, even in the smallest of terms, about Carlos Beltran returning asap is sheer craziness. And the Mets, of all teams, should know better. The only thing they … Read more
MetsToday – Buried deep within his recap of last night’s game, Joe Janish wonders if Francisco Rodriguez is having ankle problems. Brooklyn Met Fan – Mike Pelfrey’s performance in last night’s game has allayed the fears of BMF. OnTheBlack – Despite the naysayers, Kerel Cooper says David Wright IS clutch. NY Daily News – Just … Read more
ESPN – It looks like Carlos Beltran may join the Mets in Puerto Rico next week. NY Post – It looks like Bobby Valentine MIGHT be managing the Marlins when they take on the Mets next week in Puerto Rico. MetsToday – Wally Backman exhibiting restraint after the ejection of Brooklyn Cyclones’ centerfielder Darrell Ceciliani. … Read more
As previously noted, Jesus Feliciano and Josh Thole will be in tonight’s starting lineup, via ESPN NY’s Adam Rubin: Jose Reyes, SS Jesus Feliciano, CF David Wright, 3B Ike Davis, 1B Jason Bay, LF Josh Thole, C Jeff Francoeur, RF Ruben Tejada, 2B Mike Pelfrey, RHP
I know I was a little rough on Omar Minaya yesterday, but this qualifies as good news and Omar deserves some credit: Several senior Mets officials said that because of the uncertainty surrounding Carlos Beltran’s health, the team does not have the luxury of trading Pagan, who has greatly enhanced his value with a strong … Read more
Andy Martino of the Daily News says the Mets were built for Citi Field: Buried underneath the Mets offensive explosion Tuesday night was a possible reason for their home dominance this season: “We didn’t hit any home runs yesterday, and we scored 14 runs,” observed Jose Reyes, a few hours before hitting a home run, … Read more
