Tag Archives: Wheeler

Did the Mets Overreact to Wheeler’s Second Start?

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Paul Festa

Does it make sense to change a pitcher’s mechanics after two major league starts? That’s what pitching coach Dan Warthen did. It was in response to Zack Wheeler’s second start in which he was apparently tipping his pitches. Mets TV … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup: Wheeler, Marcum, Denver Layover

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Paul Festa

After splitting a two-game series with the Chicago White Sox, the Mets will play a makeup game in Denver today against the Rockies. This is a makegood for one of the games that was snowed out back in April. Back … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup: A Busy Day in Metsland

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Paul Festa

Wednesday was an eventful day for our New York Mets. Zack Wheeler made his debut, the Mets traded Collin McHugh for Eric Young Jr., recalled Andrew Brown, and designated Collin Cowgill for assignment. When you look at it, the Mets … Continue reading →

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Wheeler: Leaving Las Vegas, Montero: Viva Las Vegas

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Paul Festa

Zack Wheeler looked sharp against Tacoma in his final tune-up before his imminent major league debut on June 18. Limited to 85 pitches, Wheeler went 5.2 innings, allowing a run on a solo homer by Carlos Peguero, walking 2 and … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup: Demotion Emotion

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Paul Festa

In case you missed it, Ike Davis was sent down to Triple-A Las Vegas after another embarrassing sweep at the hands of the Marlins. Mike Baxter and Rob Carson joined Davis on the trip to Sin City. In their place, … Continue reading →

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Searching for Rays of Hope

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Paul Festa

So, the Mets have lost 6 games in a row, and have fallen to 14-23, 6.5 games behind the NL East leading Atlanta Braves here on May 16th. Besides Matt Harvey, the starting rotation has been horrible, besides Bobby Parnell, … Continue reading →

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28 Games Later: The State of the 2013 Mets

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Paul Festa

28 games are in the books in 2013 – 28 embarrassing, encouraging, disastrous, delightful, hopeless and hopeful games.  One night, a fan could go from swearing off his beloved Mets for good, while another game brings about a glimmer of … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup: Minor League Openers and Monkeys

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Paul Festa

Sure, the Mets lost yesterday, but I’m still fired up about Matt Harvey. Triple-A Las Vegas started their season last night, and Zack Wheeler struggled with his command.  Considering how little he pitched in March, this is still his Spring … Continue reading →

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