Mets 7 Marlins 1 The Mets got all the runs they needed during a first inning explosion, capped off by a grand slam off the bat of Omir Santos. John Maine protected the five-run lead through six strong innings — his longest stint of the season — allowing only one hit, three walks, and an … Read more
The Mets and Marlins go at it for a three game set beginning today at 7:10 PM, a prelude to the Flushing Nine’s first encounter with the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies this upcoming weekend. Pitching Matchups Game 1: John Maine vs. Anibal Sanchez Game 2: Livan Hernandez vs. Ricky Nolasco Game 3: Johan Santana vs. … Read more
The on-the-job training and resulting mistakes of Danny Murphy in left field did not phase Jerry Manuel a week ago, but Murphy’s latest snafu has the Mets manager “concerned”, though not “worried”. After Murphy fell flat on his kiester on a routine liner, Manuel expressed this sentiment: “I guess I’m a little concerned – I … Read more
Johan Santana struck out 13 batters in seven innings, but in the end it was Marlins starter Josh Johnson still standing as the victor of a good old-fashioned pitcher’s duel.
Livan lulled the Fish to sleep, and the Mets offense woke up. But all is not yet right with the Mets’ performance when it comes to hitting with runners in scoring position.
Wanna Watch the Mets this Saturday? Hop a plane to Miami, because that’s the only way you’ll see it in its entirety. Thanks to a FOX blackout restriction, and a concert, the Mets-Marlins game won’t be seen on TV until 7pm.
The Florida Marlins have signed Kiko Calero and Jason Standridge to minor league contracts, and invited both to spring training. Calero, most recently of the Athletics, is a guy I’ve always been high on and would have liked to have seen the Mets take a gamble on. At one time he was a lights-out setup … Read more
At 10 am on Saturday, MLB.com reported that Pedro Martinez was anxious to return to the Mets, saying he had “unfinished business” to take care of. Twelve hours later, MLB.com was reporting that Martinez was negotiating with the Marlins, who would like to add the venerable righthander as a peer leader to their young staff. … Read more
