Roger Clemens goes tonight for Team USA in the WBC, and this isn’t the first time the pre-game buzz is whether this will be his last game. I’m saying no. Yeah, I hear the argument he has nothing to play for, but it’s not true. Not only does he have… Read More →
Well, this certainly is a load off everybody’s mind. Cliff Floyd received good news on his tests for kidney disease about an hour ago. Something is there because his kidney function level is at 65 percent, but it is a lot better than the 48 percent reading he got on… Read More →
Spring training is about getting answers and the Mets could learn a lot today from a health standpoint on two fronts. The first is when Pedro Martinez could get in a game, and after throwing to hitters for the first time this morning, they at least now have an idea…. Read More →
Well, the ice has been broken with Cliff Floyd. He gets a couple of hits, including a home run, so it seemed like the opportune time to talk. Walking on eggshells is a good way to put it. Tomorrow will be a big test, because that’s when he’s expected to… Read More →
In answer to the earlier question _ no. Manager Willie Randolph says he trusts Pedro Martinez, and because he knows his body better than anybody has the privilege of rank to set his work schedule. So, not only won’t Martinez throw batting practice today, but will shut down throwing entirely…. Read More →
Good morning all … Will he or won’t he? Nobody seems to know, not even him. What Pedro Martinez does IS the Mets’ spring training this year. When he throws, when he doesn’t. And, don’t forget about the shoes. Today’s question is if he’ll throw batting practice. He said no… Read More →
The box score reads one way but Tom Glavine interprets it another. Four runs on six hits in four innings is not good, in March, June or October, and Glavine knows it better than anybody. He said he might have been bent out of shape by tonight’s outing against Washington… Read More →
March 13 Dear Readers … Greetings from Port St. Lucie, my new spring training home after spending the last seven on the other side of the state with the Yankees. On the Mets this year and have already noticed the change in pace: There is a pace here, as opposed… Read More →
While you are watching the Mets try to finish off the Dodgers, I will be flying to San Francisco. Enjoy the game. Talk with you later.