Monthly Archives: April 2014

What is a Platelet-rich Plasma Injection and Would it Have Helped Bobby Parnell?

In the latest episode of The Fix, Angel Borrelli and I discuss the following: – How can a pitcher know the difference between “normal soreness” and a pain that requires medical attention? – What is a “platelet-rich plasma injection” and … Continue reading

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Bobby Parnell Will Have Tommy John Surgery

Bobby Parnell has decided to have Tommy John surgery, and, as a result, will be out for the rest of 2014.

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Mets Game 6: Loss to Reds

Reds 2 Mets 1 Mets and Reds lock up in a pitchers’ duel on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The day reminded me of my youth; it could’ve easily been 1977, with Jerry Koosman going pitch-for-pitch against Jack Billingham, waiting for … Continue reading

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Mets Game 5: Win Over Reds

Mets 6 Reds 3 Well, now who is going to play first base?

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Mets Game 5 vs. Reds: Lineups

Today’s lineups:

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Prisoners to “Potential?”

Nice win last night. An encouraging outing by Jenrry Mejia and Lucas Duda hits two homers. Duda’s heroics coming the day after he was named the starting first baseman. Maybe it’s age, but the cynic in me wonders what both … Continue reading

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Mets Game 4: Win Over Reds

Lucas Duda 4 Jay Bruce 3 One down, 89 to go. Is it safe to say that Lucas Duda at 1B was the right decision — at least, for this game?

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Mets Game 4: Lineup vs. Reds

Here are tonight’s lineups for the Mets and Reds, including Terry Collins‘ choice of first baseman for the next two weeks:

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