Phillies 6 Mets 3 Based on the starting pitching matchup, we thought for sure this game would be a high-scoring, barn-burner. Instead, Tim Redding and Jamie Moyer produced the best-pitched outings of the series. Redding lived up to his billing as a Phillies killer, going seven strong innings, allowing only three runs on six hits … Read more
Mets 3 Nationals 1 Sparked by fearless leader Carlos Beltran, the New York Mets showed tremendous resolve, grittiness, determination, and gumption in beating the Washington Nationals in ten innings. Beltran led the offense with a booming double in the first frame, but was thrown out at third trying to stretch it into a triple. Sometimes … Read more
Marlins 7 Mets 3 This one was over before it started. Jerry Manuel threw up the white flag during the pre-game lineup exchange at home plate, handing over a card left over from a split-squad Grapefruit League game. Carlos Beltran in the third spot was the only recognizable part of the lineup. Similar to his … Read more
Dodgers 3 Mets 2 A comedy of errors. The Mets and Dodgers locked horns for 10 innings, tied up at two apiece, until Angel Pagan drove a ball deep to the outfield wall to drive home Ryan Church with the go-ahead run. Except, Church missed third base. And everyone saw it. The Dodgers appealed the … Read more
In Adam Rubin’s column today, it was suggested that the Mets might shake up the starting pitching rotation, and/or consider adding an eighth reliever to fit the role of long man:
Manuel mentioned after the Mets’ fourth straight loss that the club may be forced to add an eighth reliever, to guard against overworking the current bullpen with the starting pitchers not going deep enough into games.
Hmm … who might the Mets have who can fill that role?
Although official word has not yet been published, inside sources suggest that Nelson Figueroa has elected free agency rather than accept a demotion to AAA Buffalo. **UPDATE: Adam Rubin has been given similar information. ** Hat tip to loyal MetsToday reader HDarvick for the scoop. Figueroa was waived by the Mets after pitching six strong … Read more
How many triples will Jose Reyes? How many Putz jerseys will be sold? Who is the tortoise and who is the hare? What will Gary Sheffield’s impact be? What does Bobby Seay have to do with anything? Read on to see Joe’s wild and wacky Mets predictions.
The competition for the fifth starter’s spot is quickly turning into a one-man race.
