Here are the numbers: a 7-3 start, thanks to a 2.26 ERA from their starters. 1-5 since, thanks to a 7.80 ERA from their starters. So they just have to get back to their initial production, right? Well, sure, to play .700 ball. But the Mets now have a 4.12… Read More →
Gee is hittable Bumgarner, alas, was not Bay, Mets, fall on face
Vintage Lincecum Tops aging Batista, more Like bread than fine wine
News out of Mets land: Ronny Cedeno has been placed on the 15-day DL with a strained intercostal muscle, which I believe is a muscle injured in either the Central or Mountain time zones. The result has been roster madness. Since the Mets have a doubleheader starting momentarily, they called… Read More →
There’s the usual panic over a struggling closer, as Frank Francisco has now allowed runs in his last four appearances. His ERA this season is now 8.53, which is, you know, high. But a closer look at his numbers should provide reassurance. As should, of course, the tiny sample that… Read More →
A Pelf masterpiece Drops behind Nieuwenhuis, but Posey returns it
Nieuwenhuis brilliant Thole ties it, Frank Frank fails And Bay can’t connect
One problem for the New York Mets, as mentioned here and elsewhere previously, is the fact that budget constraints kept the Mets from bringing in reasonable backups at nearly every key position. Fortunately for the Mets, a number of lottery tickets they brought in are succeeding early on for Buffalo,... Read More →
The Mets are off today, before beginning a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants Friday night at Citi Field. An interesting note is that Kirk Nieuwenhuis may get the start against Barry Zito, a lefty, on Friday night. And it wouldn’t be surprising to see him leading off, even… Read More →
Dickey felled by rain Erudite hurler finds out Knuckler is like suede
The Mets have a mercifully quick turnaround following Tuesday night’s 9-3 loss in Atlanta. About that, by the way: try not to worry too much about it. Santana is going to have his ups and downs, and Jason Bay’s fielding will settle in somewhere between home run robbing of Monday… Read More →
Santana falters Exit hastened by two muffs Breathe, everyone, breathe
Before I get to the topic at hand, I just want to point out that I weighed in on a possible Jose Reyes tribute yesterday, before all the cool kids were talking about it. My position hasn’t changed: this would be a classy, high-road move by the Mets, and I’m… Read More →
After long delay Box arrived in Atlanta Holding Bay’s bat, glove
Let’s get to a few topics in this enjoyable 6-3 start for the Mets. First, this weekend’s series. Taking two of three on the road is an awfully good thing to do, period. Doing it against a divisional opponent is even better. The Mets were getting to face the Phillies… Read More →