Mets 3 Astros 2 It took long enough, but eventually, the Mets outlasted the Astros in a 14-inning snorefest. Blame Geoff Blum for 5 extra innings that none of us needed to experience. Game Notes R.A. Dickey‘s dancing knuckler befuddled the Houston batters all night, as he allowed only two runs on 9 hits and … Read more
Astros 4 Mets 3 Ace starter Johan Santana pitched another complete game, but hurled less than 9 frames, allowed 4 runs, and was saddled with a loss. Does anyone care? Game Notes All 4 runs Santana gave up were earned, as he allowed 9 hits, one walk, and struck out 7. Not a bad appearance … Read more
Mets 3 Astros 1 Closer? Who needs a closer? The Mets began the After K-Rod Era in fine style, taking a close one from the Astros — and sealing the deal with a save by Hisanori Takahashi. But see, that’s the difference that sets the great teams like the Mets apart from all the rest: … Read more
J.J. Putz agreed to terms with the White Sox on a one-year, $3M contract plus incentives. Heck, at that price I would’ve liked to have seen him return to the Mets, who paid for his surgery and rehab. Oh well. But hey, the Mets won’t miss the 7 players they sent to Seattle and Cleveland … Read more
It’s no secret that the plodding Bengie Molina is the #1 choice of Omar Minaya to be the Mets’ starting catcher in 2010. However, talks appear at a standstill as Molina is looking for a three-year deal — something the Mets are intelligently refusing. So far.
Does it make sense for the Mets to stick to their guns, and play hardball with Bengie Molina?
First of all, we need to get past the argument of whether
Finally, it’s over.
The worst Mets season since Art Howe “lit up a room” has come to a close — and the team finished with a bang.
The Mets swept the ‘stros behind the spectacular pitching of Nelson Figueroa, who pitched the best game
Mets 5 Astros 1 Only one more to go. The suddenly inspired Mets took another one from the ‘stros in front of the hometown crowd, despite missing cavalry members Carlos Beltran and David Wright from the lineup. Pat Misch was impressive once again, allowing one run on five hits in five frames. The offense took … Read more
Mets 7 Astros 1 A chance to go out with a bang. After getting swept four times in their seven September series, the Mets won the opener of their final series of the season — guaranteeing, at least, they won’t go oh-fer-October. John Maine was brilliant, pitching perhaps his best game all season. Maine went … Read more
