MetsBlog – Apparently, Jerry Manuel opted to pitch to Pujols last night because Pujols had no hits in the game. Yeah, except for the two hits he had earlier in the game… but those don’t count, right? Way to go Jerry! NY Post – The Mets faked interest in Cliff Lee, Roy Oswalt and Dan … Read more
MetsGazette – Tom Greenhalgh says the Mets will have to go 42-20 to win the division. MetsLifer – Dave at MetsLifer thinks the Mets need another starting pitcher, but he’s convinced they won’t acquire one. MetsMerizedOnline – Joe D wishes the Mets were motivated by winning and not by ticket sales. Has anyone else noticed … Read more
The Mets Police – At least one fan thinks the Mets Hall of Fame induction ceremony is a money grab by the Wilpons. Make that two fans. MetsMerizedOnline – Darryl Strawberry thinks the Mets lack swagger. Looks like Fred Wilpon’s plan is coming together quite nicely. OnTheBlack – Kerel Cooper breaks down Johan Santana’s fantastic … Read more
There won’t be any links this afternoon… TONIGHT’S GAME The Mets (49-45) look to salvage the final game of their three-game set with Arizona (36-58). Jon Niese (6-4, 3.44) will face Dan Haren (7-8, 4.60).
MetsBlog – Matt Cerrone wants to know why Carlos Beltran is lugging a giant knee brace around in centerfield, when Angel Pagan is younger, faster and a better fielder (at this point). The Mets Police – Meaningful games in August? Yeah, if we’re lucky! MetsGazette – A look at two-thirds of the braintrust in charge … Read more
ESPN New York – Oliver Perez is back with the Mets, though he hasn’t yet been activated. Jerry Manuel has already indicated Perez will work out of the bullpen. ESPN New York – Luis Castillo is also back with the team, though Castillo is expected to play tonight. Bleacher Report – Joseph DelGrippo thinks Jerry … Read more
An abbreviated list of links for the weekend. There may or may not be an open thread for tomorrow’s game… Gotta take care of some stuff first. Stay tuned for Joe’s Janish-y recapanalysis after tonight’s game. Let’s go (Get a Starting Pitcher and an 8th-Inning Guy) Mets! MetsBlog – Suddenly, and as we predicted, the … Read more
Tonight’s game is a late one… So check out these links and feel free to comment on them as we wait to see Carlos Beltran’s return… OnTheBlack – Kerel Cooper thinks Angel Pagan should play everyday. It kind of scares me that this discussion even needs to take place, but it obviously has to be … Read more
