Chris Young Placed On DL

Mets pitcher Chris Young has been placed on the disabled list with biceps tendinitis.

That didn’t take long, did it?

Pat Misch has been promoted from AAA Buffalo to take Young’s spot on the 25-man roster.

Was it really only a few days ago that I stated this?

There has never been much question as to whether Chris Young could be a dominating starter. The question is how long he can keep it up before he breaks down. So far, so good — if he can stay healthy enough to make 20-25 starts, it would be tremendous.

I didn’t mean to jinx him … though, I don’t really believe I have that kind of power. With Young’s mechanics, he’s going to break down eternally.

As for Young’s injury, I conferred with a biomechanics expert / kiniesiology scientist about it and will be posting more information shortly.

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Lenny Dykstra Arrested for Selling His Sink

It wasn’t long ago that Lenny Dykstra was known as a smart investor and successful businessman. Oh, how times have changed. Lenny has been arrested for selling items that were part of his bankrupt estate, including a $50,000 granite sink. Fifty grand for a sink? No wonder he went bankrupt.

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Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Braves

Jose Reyes – SS
Angel Pagan – CF
David Wright – 3B
Carlos Beltran – RF
Ike Davis – 1B
Willie Harris – LF
Brad Emaus – 2B
Josh Thole – C
D.J. Carrasco – P

Angel back in the two-hole — hooray! BTW did anyone expect Willie Harris to be the Mets’ everyday left fielder?

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Rusted Tin

Yesterday’s “Tweet of the Day” honor goes to NotJeffWilpon:

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Fernando Martinez Has Hamstring Issue

It never ends for the talented and heralded Mets prospect; the latest news is that Fernando Martinez has a hamstring issue.

Comment away.

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Will White Sox Call for K-Rod?

Way back in the early days of this past December, I suggested that the Chicago White Sox could have interest in Francisco Rodriguez. The reaction was mixed — in terms of how realistic such a trade might be.

Yesterday, Christina Kharl made the exact same suggestion on the ESPN SweetSpot: Continue reading

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Inside Look: Atlanta Braves

The Mets subject themselves to a three-game series in Atlanta this weekend, and to get an idea on what’s happening with the Braves, I’ve called on fellow ESPN SweetSpot Blogger Peter Hjort of Capitol Avenue Club.

My questions are in bold, and Peter’s answers in the blue boxes.
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Mets Game 13: Loss to Rockies

Rockies 9 Mets 4

After Terry Collins said last night that the team needed to go 9-2 in their next 11 games, I’m assuming the plan is to rip off a nine-game winning streak.

Good luck with that. Continue reading

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