Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. the Astros
Jose Reyes – ss
Angel Pagan – cf
David Wright – 3b
Carlos Beltran – rf
Jason Bay – lf
Ike Davis – 1b
Justin Turner – 2b
Mike Nickeas – c
Chris Capuano – p
Angel Pagan finally in the two-hole, and hey! it’s Jason Bay!
Normally we don’t link to Yankee blogs.
But in this case, we must.
Read Ryan Tandy’s latest conspiracy theory post on Bronx Brass Tax.
It will explain why the Mets are playing in a stadium that looks like Ebbetts Field.
And even if you don’t believe in conspiracy theories, this one has all the pieces in place — particularly when you consider the shell game Bud Selig played with the Expos, Red Sox, and Marlins a few years ago.
Last night’s postgame interview with R.A. Dickey reminded me of an old E.F. Hutton commercial, as people were hanging on his every word. Here’s what he had to say: Continue reading
The Mets stayed toe to toe with the best team occupying the NL Central cellar, but were just a hair short at the end of the ballgame. But at least they tried. Continue reading
MLB commissioner Bud Selig has announced that he is appointing someone to take over operations of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Tonight’s Mets lineup against righthander Bud Norris of the Houston Astros:
Jose Reyes – SS
Josh Thole – C
David Wright – 3B
Carlos Beltran – RF
Ike Davis – 1B
Angel Pagan – CF
Willie Harris – LF
Daniel Murphy – 2B
R.A. Dickey – P
Dan Murphy’s hot bat (and cold feet) are back in the lineup, providing protection for Willie Harris in the 8 hole.
Just because Terry Collins didn’t get thrown out of a ballgame yet, doesn’t mean he’s not fiery. Heck, here is an example of Wally Backman arguing with an umpire and not getting tossed, either: Continue reading
From the “you know things are tough when …” department:
The Mets have three players — Jose Reyes, Chris Young, and Chris Capuano — with a batting average higher than their winning percentage. Normally, that would be good news. Unfortunately, that’s awful news, considering the team’s current winning percentage is .294.