Archive for July, 2011
Mets Game 108: Loss to Nationals
Nationals 3 Mets 2 You can’t blame Scott Hairston for this one.
Today’s Mets Lineup vs. Nationals
Here is the lineup the Mets will send to the plate against Washington Nationals pitcher Jordan Zimmermann: Jose Reyes – SS Willie Harris – 2B Dan Murphy – 1B David Wright – 3B Angel Pagan – CF Jason Bay – LF Lucas Duda – RF Josh Thole – C Jonathon Niese – P Willie Harris [...]
Mets Game 107: Loss to Nationals
Nationals 3 Mets 0 After scoring 8 or more runs in four straight games, the Mets get blanked by a replacement pitcher who was manhandled by the Buffalo Bisons less than a week ago. Go figure … baseball is a funny game.
Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Nationals
Here is the lineup the Mets will send to the plate against Washington Nationals pitcher and Staten Island native Jason Marquis Yunesky Maya: Jose Reyes – SS Justin Turner – 2B Dan Murphy – 1B David Wright – 3B Angel Pagan – CF Jason Bay – LF Lucas Duda – RF Josh Thole – C [...]
Willie Harris Wants Beltran Defeated in Playoffs
Would you ever have thought that Willie Harris and Mike Pelfrey would emerge as leaders in the Mets clubhouse?
Phillies Acquire Hunter Pence
According to ESPN, the Phillies have completed a deal to acquire Astros outfielder Hunter Pence. Reportedly, the main players sent to the Astros include Phillies prospects Jarred Cosart, Jonathan Singleton, Josh Zeid, and a player to be named later. Domonic Brown is apparently NOT part of the deal. Pretty big pickup for the Phils, who [...]
Mets Game 106: Win Over Nationals
Mets 8 Nationals 5 The Mets winning streak extends to 5 as the Mets go four games over .500 for the first time all year.
Blog Roundup: Post Beltran Era Edition
Carlos Beltran was officially traded to the Giants on Wednesday, and made his San Francisco debut on Thursday in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, the Mets gutted out a sweep of the Reds in Cincinatti to move to a season-high 3 games over .500. Enter the bloggers: 7 Train to Shea has a unique perspective on Beltran, Zack [...]
Mets Game 105: Win Over Reds
Mets 10 Reds 9 The sweep that almost wasn’t.
More Mets On the Move?
With the trading deadline less than three days away, and Carlos Beltran off to San Francisco, one has to believe that the Mets are still wheeling and dealing — despite the public poker face displayed by Sandy Alderson. So what other Mets could be on the block?
Where to Shop Chris Capuano
Carlos Beltran has been traded — now what? Is Chris Capuano next?
Zach Attack: The Wheeler Era Begins
So, who is this Zach Wheeler and why should we be happy he is a New York Met? Well, for openers, Wheeler is the textbook example of “live arm,” having a 10.7 K/9 ratio in low-A in 2010. Zach is a groundball machine and has the stuff to become the front end starter the Mets [...]
Blog Roundup: Steve Zabriskie Edition
“The inevitable has finally become a reality.” Pending player and league approval, Carlos Beltran has been traded to the San Francisco Giants for top pitching prospect Zack Wheeler. In the deal, the Mets will reportedly pay $4MM of Beltran’s remaining $6MM salary. As you would imagine, the blogosphere has exploded with reaction: Ted Berg pays tribute [...]
Mets Game 104: Win Over Reds
Mets 8 Reds Who needs Carlos Beltran? I mean, other than the Giants?
Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Reds
Here is the lineup the Mets will send to the plate against Reds guitarist / pitcher Bronson Arroyo:
