Monthly Archives: September 2008

Mets Game 151: Win Over Nationals

Mets 9 Nationals 7 If you want to see the Mets in the playoffs this year, you better get used to games like this. The Mets offense woke up, charging to a 7-1 lead by the fourth inning. Jose Reyes … Continue reading

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Reassessing the Offense

Although Fernando Tatis hit only .244 in August, he picked things up these past few weeks, going 10 for his last 31 with a .910 OPS. That kind of offensive production is sorely needed on a team with a precarious … Continue reading

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Mismanager of the Year

Yesterday at his blog for Newsday, David Lennon had this to say: Jerry Manuel = NL Manager of the Year? If the Mets somehow hold on and make the playoffs, he has a better chance of winning that award than … Continue reading

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Underdog Role

So the Mets have fallen to second place, after a lackluster two games in DC. They’re not flat, though, so no worries — they’re just not hitting, according to Jerry Manuel. Whatever that means. To add injury to insult, the … Continue reading

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Mets Game 150: Loss to Nationals

Nationals 1 Mets 0 Mike Pelfrey had one bad inning, the fifth. He walked two and allowed two doubles in that frame, and gave up one run. Otherwise, he was outstanding, pitching seven innings of one-run ball, allowing seven hits, … Continue reading

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Slumbering Offense

Figures …. only hours after I state the Mets will be fine because the offense can carry the team, the offense goes to sleep. An appropriate video describing the Mets bats lately: The Mets actually won the game that this … Continue reading

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Mets Game 149: Loss to Nationals

Nationals 7 Mets 2 The only positive in this evening was the fact the Phillies had the night off. Still, the Mets lost not only the game but another half game from their NL East Division lead. Pedro Martinez was … Continue reading

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Deja Vu All Over Again

Something seems awfully familiar … The Mets in first place, with a slim lead over the Phillies in the final weeks of the season. A bullpen which had been pushed pedal to the metal since Opening Day, suddenly faltering — … Continue reading

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