There were other reasons the Mets lost yesterday, but the magnifying glass is on Jerry Manuel’s unbelievably illogical decision to replace Ramon Castro with Omir Santos in the bottom of the ninth, with two outs and the bases loaded. Per Manuel: “I thought Santos had a better shot. I think Santos has a little shorter … Read more
Doug Glanville gives an update on Marlon Anderson. At Jimmy Scott’s High and Tight, former Met Eric Valent tells the story of being the 25th man on the roster, playing in Japan, and, eventually, transitioning from player to coach to scout. Insightful stuff. Brad Lidge is nursing a sore knee and is “day to day”. … Read more
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
