The press release rolled into the inbox just after midnight. The Mets traded Francisco Rodriguez to the Milwaukee Brewers early this morning for two players to be named later and cash considerations, according to the Mets, though the New York Post is reporting that the considerations are that the Mets… Read More →
Homer by Evans And quartet of Turner hits Can’t overcome Cain
Mets get Lincecum’d Four doubles, but just one run Capuano topped
The Beard takes the mound Scott Hairston’s bat is razor Mets win, Wilson shorn
For those of you who follow me in my other writing pursuits (@howardmegdal on Twitter), it should come as no surprise that I covered the inaugural soccer match at Citi Field last month- Ecuador vs. Greece. Well, I am no less excited about the second soccer match at Citi Field,... Read More →
Gee succumbs in sixth Pair of bases loaded frames Can’t produce comeback
On July 17, Ike Davis will headline a dinner at Michael’s Restaurant in Brooklyn to help raise money for the charity Solving Kids’ Cancer. The event will be hosted by ESPN’s Lina Cohn, and takes place at 7 PM. The night includes dinner, drinks, a full Q and A with… Read More →
The news, at first blush, isn’t good. The Mets placed Jose Reyes on the DL this afternoon; ESPN reports that he’ll need to rest his injured hamstring for three weeks, to maximize the possibility of a quick recovery. But the reality is, players are going to get hurt. What has… Read More →
Tejada’s double Makes Niese winner; Turner’s hit, K-Rod insure it
An interesting, under-the-radar change for the Mets has been Ronny Paulino’s assumption of primary catcher duties. The general consensus was that Josh Thole would face righties, Paulino lefties, which would mean Thole would receive a greater proportion of the at-bats. But entering Wednesday night’s game, Paulino had started 12 of… Read More →
Bay, it would appear Has joined the Mets, eighteen months After contract’s start
The Mets continue to play unseasonably well for a team that Mike Francesa told us wasn’t worth following back in April. And it now appears that David Wright will return sooner than later, meaning that on the infield, third base and shortstop will be covered. But what are the Mets… Read More →
Mets’ new formula A comeback, and two-out runs Backs Capuano
One strike from a sweep The great Mariano-fails?!? Jason Bay-succeeds?!?
Yankee Colon blow Shall pass; the loss of Reyes Could block a season