Category Archives: Mets 2008 Games

Jerry Manuel is going to get a contract, and going to manage the Mets next season. Why, I’m not sure, though 99% of those who follow the Mets seem to think he’s some kind of a rainmaker. That said, I’ll … Continue reading →

Mets COO Jeff Wilpon believes the Mets were OVERachievers this year, if you can believe that. See this quote from ESPN: “I think we underachieved last year and I think we overachieved this year,” said Mets chief operating officer Jeff … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Mets BM Omar Minaya, who is a favorite to win Fortune Magazine’s coveted “Brand Manager of the Year: Sports Industry”. Some fitting quotes after game 162 from Minaya: “… the bottom line is we have to continue to … Continue reading →

On Septembr 12, 2007, the Mets were in first place, 83-62, up by 7 with 17 games to play. They finished 88-74. On September 12, 2008, the Mets were in first place, 82-63, up by 3, with 17 games to … Continue reading →

Marlins 4 Mets 2 Too little, too late. Oliver Perez pitched well, but was no Johan Santana. Carlos Beltran was clutch, but was no Ryan Howard. David Wright, Carlos Delgado, Ryan Church, and Jose Reyes combined for two hits in … Continue reading →

Before yesterday’s game, we discussed the sensibility of starting Johan Santana on three days’ rest after throwing a career-high number of pitches. With Johan being in the first of a seven-year contract, and the Mets more focused on the future … Continue reading →

Johan Santana threw 125 pitches three days ago, and another 117 today (Saturday). If by chance the Mets find their way into the postseason, there is a chance their first playoff game will be on October 1st. Some quick math … Continue reading →

Mets 2 Marlins 0 Jerry Manuel allowed Johan Santana to take the ball on short rest, but with one caveat: no more than 105 pitches. So when Santana threw 104 pitches in his first eight shutout innings, Manuel had to … Continue reading →