In today’s edition of “Would You …?” I present the preposterous proposition of trading Ruben Tejada to the Detroit Tigers for righthanded starter Rick Porcello.
It’s preposterous, of course, because there’s no way
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Fielder Follows Father’s Footsteps, Foregoes Flushing
For the second consecutive day, the Mets are left holding the bag. Still smarting from being spurned by Cody Ross the Mets received another blow when , Prince Fielder passed on the Mets’ flirtations and instead signed a 9-year deal with Detroit — the city where his father Cecil enjoyed 6 1/2 standout seasons after … Read more
Today’s Mets Lineup vs. Justin Verlander
This afternoon the Mets face Justin Verlander, who will have 8 fielders from the Detroit Tigers standing around him and a DH from that same team hitting for him. The Mets will send this lineup to face the King and His Court: Jose Reyes – SS Jason Pridie – RF Carlos Beltran – DH Daniel … Read more
Mets Game 80: Win Over Tigers
Mets 16 Tigers 9
Thanks goodness for the Mets’ special teams and dominance by the defensive line, or this game might’ve gotten away.
Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Tigers
Here is the lineup Terry Collins will send to the plate against Tigers lefthanded pitcher Phil Coke:
Omir Santos Signs with Tigers
According to Jason Beck on Twitter, the Detroit Tigers have signed Omir Santos. The former Topps All-Rookie Team catcher took a minor-league contract and will be insurance behind Victor Martinez and Alex Avila. A few weeks back, Sandy Alderson mentioned that the Mets needed some catchers. With Santos leaving for the Detroit system, the next … Read more
Mets Game 72: Loss to Tigers
Tigers 6 Mets 5 The bright side: the Mets won the series. Also on the bright side: the Mets kept fighting through the very end of the game, despite falling behind early. These are NOT the 2008 nor 2009 Mets. Game Notes Hisanori Takahashi allowed 6 runs on 8 hits and 4 walks in 4 … Read more