Category Archives: Mets 2008 Games

Padres 4 Mets 2 Pedro Martinez made a valiant effort, but the Mets’ bats couldn’t support it. The Mets bats were shut down by Cha Seung Baek, he of the 5.03 ERA and the same man who allowed 9 runs … Continue reading →

Mets 6 Padres 5 Maybe Fernando Tatis IS the answer in the outfield after all. Tatis blasted two homeruns, driving in the Mets’ first four runs, in leading the Mets to a much-needed victory over the Padres. On the mound, … Continue reading →

Last month I had a piece of humble pie in honor of Mike Pelfrey‘s dramatic turnaround as a starting pitcher. May I add it was delicious. Today for breakfast I am having TWO LARGE HELPINGS of humble pie in honor … Continue reading →

The Mets didn’t make a move at the trading deadline … but that doesn’t mean I didn’t have an opinion! Head over to Live From Mickey Mantle’s to listen to what fantasy guru Lenny Melnick, Gotham Baseball‘s Mark Healey, and … Continue reading →

Let’s stop pretending that the Mets “are fine” with the corner outfield situation. They’re not. Nick Evans is overmatched, and has shown nothing in his past to suggest he’ll suddenly become the #5 or #6 power hitter the Mets so … Continue reading →

Astros 4 Mets 0 The Mets were swept by the Astros for the first time in 15 years, and were shut out to boot. Oliver Perez pitched adequately — not great, but not awful — but his performance was negligible … Continue reading →

Astros 5 Mets 4 Billy blew another one. Handed a two-run lead to protect, Billy Wagner was tagged with his seventh blown game of the season after giving up a two-run single to Geoff Blum to make it four-all. Johan … Continue reading →

The Mets are making two big moves that will significantly impact their starting lineup this evening. First, Carlos Beltran will bat second, with Carlos Delgado remaining in the cleanup spot. Who will protect Delgado is not known as yet, but … Continue reading →