Reds 6 Mets 3
The question of the night: why was D.J. Carrasco pitching for the Mets in the 8th inning of a one-run game?
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D.J. Carrasco Back
In case you missed it, D.J. Carrasco is back with the Mets after some injury issues and a short stint in AAA. I’m sure you are pleased upon hearing this news. The great mystery, of course, is what angle — or angles — will we see Carrasco pitch from? Is it going to be overhand, … Read more
Mets Spring Training Question 8: DJ Carrasco’s Arm Angle
With 8 days until pitchers and Molinas report, the #8 question to be answered during spring training is: what arm angle will D.J. Carrasco throw from, and will he pitch well enough to make the 25-man roster?
2011 Analysis: D.J. Carrasco
After being non-tendered by his previous clubs two years in a row, D.J. Carrasco signed the first multi-year contract of his life last winter — a two-year, $2.4M deal with the Mets that included another $150K in performance bonuses. At the time, it was seen as a prudent move by the new Mets front office, … Read more
Mets Game 154: Loss to Cardinals
Cardinals 11 Mets 6
If this were 1960, the season would now be over. Unfortunately for Mets fans suffering through a meaningless September, there are still 8 more games to go.
This was really MUCH closer than the final score indicates. And I know I’ve typewritten these exact words several times this year, but trust me — it was really and truly a close game, for most of the contest.
Mets Game 146: Loss to Cubs
Cubs 10 Mets 6
This was a really close game until the Cubs scored six runs in the 11th. Talk about the dam bursting …
On the bright side, at least the Mets didn’t lose on 9/11; it was long after midnight, and already 9/12, when the final out was recorded.
D.J. Down, Paulino Stays Put
In case you missed it in yesterday’s post-game notes, D.J. Carrasco has been sent down to AAA Buffalo. This means that
Mets Game 14: Loss to Braves
Braves 4 Mets 2
“Six in a row to make it go” is an old gear head / car enthusiast term referring to an inline six-cylinder engine. Perhaps it is also Terry Collins’ new mantra for getting his team going — six losses to get them moving toward a win? Or something. I’m trying here.