The rumors of Raul Ibanez coming to Queens continue to abound. Let’s get one thing crystal clear: = For those who are more literary than visionary, Raul Ibanez is Shawn Green. In other words, a guy who once was a strong all-around player with a slugging lefthanded bat, who has declined drastically in all phases … Read more
Sometimes I really, really, really hate when I’m right. For example, in regard to John Maine. Loyal readers may remember this paragraph I wrote about a week ago: “As mentioned more than a few times this season on MetsToday, John Maine has a minor mechanical flaw in his delivery that is causing his command to … Read more
The Mets need an outfielder, a reliever, and possibly a starting pitcher, in that order. All agreed? They need to obtain these pieces without flushing the farm system. I have some ideas. Baltimore Orioles: Chad Bradford and one of: Jay Payton, Aubrey Huff, or Kevin Millar. ChadBrad is exactly what the Mets need right now, … Read more
Mets 4 Marlins 1 Finally, Carlos Beltran came through with a big hit, as he drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the sixth to break a 1-1 tie. Oliver Perez was outstanding, allowing just one run on five hits and three walks in six innings, striking out five. Aaron Heilman, pitching on … Read more
So yesterday New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel announced that Fernando Tatis is his left fielder: “He right now is our leftfielder,” Manuel said. “There is no question about it.” I’m not sure whether to take that as a good sign or the kiss of death. Pardon my pessimism, but I do have this slight … Read more
Please, don’t tease me. Adam Rubin wrote in his pregame blog yesterday: Manuel plans to stay away from Aaron Heilman for a second straight game today, after Heilman tossed three innings Saturday. Told he could now use Heilman as a starter, Manuel said he told Heilman the very same thing. Then, in Rubin’s postgame he … Read more
Marlins 7 Mets 3 Dat wuz one Uggla loss … The Mets and Marlins exchanged blows and the lead for seven and a half innings, before the Fish broke the game wide open against the Mets’ bullpen in the bottom of the eighth. The Mets scored first, getting two runs in the second frame thanks … Read more
With the Pirates getting the young outfielder they wanted — Jose Tabata — they might be less inclined to trade Jason Bay. Though, insiders believe they’re still shopping Bay in the hopes of landing more prospects — particularly another arm. MLB.com’s “Trade Talk” blog suggests that Bay could have been had by the Braves for … Read more
