Monthly Archives: May 2007

Pelfrey Down, Gomez Up

For the second consecutive May, the Mets are rushing a 21-year-old, toolsy outfielder up to the big club. Last year, it was Lastings Milledge, the raw talent whose performance received mixed reviews and split Mets fans into two camps: the … Continue reading

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Mets Game 35: Loss to Brewers

Brewers 12 Mets 3 Apparently, the Devil hasn’t paid attention to Major League Baseball in the last ten years, otherwise he wouldn’t have placed Joe Hardy on the Brewers. Hardy is supposed to be ripping up the Yankees, and Beelzebub … Continue reading

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Mike Pelfrey: Do or Die?

Early May is hardly the time to evaluate a Major League Baseball player. Only a month into the season, it can take some time for guys to get into the swing of things, find a rhythm, and make minor mechanical … Continue reading

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Mets Game 34: Win over Brewers

Mets 5 Brewers 4 This was a big win for two reasons. One, the monkey named Jeff Suppan is off the Mets’ back. Two, the Mets are one win away from winning the series. The Suppan thing was especially irritating, … Continue reading

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Series Preview: Mets vs. Brewers Part 2

The Brew Crew rolls in with the best record in the Major Leagues, a dominating 24-10 / .706 winning percentage that leads the NL Central by 7 games. They’ve won every series up to this point, and are third in … Continue reading

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Lawrence: Training Site Still Being Worked Out

Brian Lawrence told reporters yesterday he would like to work out with the club this weekend in Shea, but there seems to be a question if Lawrence can work out with the Mets because he is signed to a minor-league … Continue reading

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Series Preview: Mets vs. Brewers Part 1

It will be a big test this weekend for both teams, as the surprising Milwaukee Brewers head into Shea for a three-game series with the Mets. At 24-10, the Brew Crew currently has the best record in Major League Baseball, … Continue reading

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Keppinger Resurfaces

The Cincinnati Reds have sent inconsistent slugger Edwin Encarnacion to the minors, and promoted former New York Met Jeff Keppinger to take his place on the roster. As Mets fans may recall, Kep was exiled to Kansas City in a … Continue reading

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