The Lohud Mets Blog

Unrealistic For Pelf to excel this year Or, now, stay healthy

Ninth inning rallly Stalled by stalwart Putz, who’s fixed One bullpen, at least

Earlier this week, I received an email from a loyal reader mentioning the idea of the Mets acquiring Jake Peavy from the Chicago White Sox. Since I’d written previously about a potential deal of Jason Bay for Adam Dunn, I wondered if the Mets and White Sox might line up… Read More →

Tejada falters As Reyes replacement; but With the glove, not bat

Miracle Comeback Extended by Forsythe’s glove Which then disarms it

“He thinks he’s going to get Carl Crawford money.  He’s had everything wrong with him.  He won’t get it.” – Fred Wilpon “The guy just can’t stay healthy,” an official of one of those teams told [Jayson Stark] this week. “He’s a great player, but he just can’t stay healthy…. Read More →

No, I am not talking about someone who hunts New York Mets for sport. It’s the backstop position, and I thought it would be worth checking in again on the state of the team’s offensive production from behind the plate. As I suggested a few weeks ago, the advantage Ronny… Read More →

Walking Tejada Great gift for undermanned team No receipt needed

Injuries, maladies, veterans traded Knowing observers dismissive and jaded Replacement players not that highly rated Still, nights like this leave fans perfectly sated

Just got the official word: Jose Reyes is headed to the DL with his mild hamstring strain. I applaud the move as part of the team’s justifiable caution with injuries. It is a shame that hasn’t helped prevent more of them, but it probably is the difference between getting a… Read More →

Hats off to Larry Jose, Murph hurt; Wright at short Mets, fans at a loss

Runs, rain in buckets Turner (Turner?) homers twice Bay, Thole go deep

After Friday night’s game, the Mets recalled Nick Evans, sending Mike Nickeas to Buffalo. Makes sense- they need a bat a lot more than a third catcher right now.

In pitchers’ duel Dickey good; Hudson better Braves pulling away