ESPN NY – Rather than shoulder the blame for overusing his bullpen and splitting a series with the lowly Nats, Jerry Manuel has gently shifted the blame to the front office, suggesting he needs more bullpen help. How passive aggressive of you, Jerry! NY Post – It looks like the Wilpons may be forced to … Read more
Long Live Shea Stadium – A scouting report on Washington RHP Craig Stammen. OnTheBlack – A recap of some historic Mets happenings on July 4. BrooklynMetFan – Return of the Boogey Met? No, not yet. But soon, maybe. NY Times – The case for Ruben Tejada. ESPN NY – A statistical analysis of Franciso “Blow … Read more
UPDATE (1:30pm) – David Lennon is reporting via Twitter that Jose Reyes will not play at all this weekend. Real Dirty Mets Blog – A look at the Mets 8th-inning guy, by the numbers… Not sure who to blame for this mess – Jerry or Omar? Mets Fever – Buffalo Bisons LF Lucas Duda hit … Read more
UPDATED (6:09 pm) Andy Martino on Twitter – Apparently, Jose Reyes won’t return until Sunday, at the earliest. Martino is also reporting that Luis Castillo will start his rehab assignment soon and – according to Jerry Manuel – Castillo will be the starting second baseman as soon as he is back with the Mets. MetsGrrl … Read more
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
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
