The LoHud Mets Blog

Phillies take control Gee with a command display More Perez than Reed

Look, Terry Collins has done a solid job keeping his players working hard. I don’t always love his bunting ideas (though he said Josh Thole’s sacrifice attempt yesterday was Thole’s idea), but he’s been a solid manager this year. What I don’t think he does to great effect is figure… Read More →

Duda strikes again! But then, an inning later, So did the bullpen

Some interesting comments on what needs to change with this bullpen. I avoided a modifier for bullpen to avoid running afoul of LoHud obscenity policy. About halfway in, I ask him about particular solutions- he is high on Josh Stinson. Listen for more. Where? Listen here!

Six-run deficit Wiped out; Pagan decks K-Rod Brewers land last punch

After rain delay, Pelfrey’s struggles continue And lumber slumbers

The Mets begin a three-game series at home against the Brewers tonight. They received encouraging news on the Jose Reyes front, with the real possibility that he will be activated next Tuesday. But what you’ll want to know about the Mets future will be taking place in a federal district… Read More →

Wright’s blow buoys Gee Acosta douses fire Late runs sap drama

Terry Collins generated some discussion in recent days by mentioning that he’d like to see Pedro Beato work this winter as a starter. Ron Darling, on last night’s broadcast, even speculated as to how he’d make Beato into a starter. Here’s how I think it would work: Step 1: Hope… Read More →

With Met fans asleep Bats decided to join them In listless defeat

I’m not here to tell you that Brandon Nimmo, the Mets’ top pick who signed last night, will be a star. Maybe he’ll be Darryl Strawberry. Maybe he’ll be Shawn Abner. But that’s precisely the point. The Mets did exactly what an intelligent team needs to do in the draft,... Read More →

Thole, Duda blasts Help Isringhausen to reach 300 preserves

For the past few weeks, the Mets assured everyone that they would sign first-round pick Brandon Nimmo. The beat reporters said the same. Anyone I spoke to with knowledge said it. So though Nimmo remained unsigned late into Monday evening, and the deadline for signing him was Midnight, I elected… Read More →

Wilpon’s prophecy comes true; once again, Mets were Snakebitten, baby