Game 26: Mets 7, Marlins 6
Thanks to Valdespin And Wright’s near-cycle, Mets don’t Get swept by… Marlins
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A blog by LoHud about New York Mets baseballNo Quality Control
I’m genuinely surprised by the number of people who think Terry Collins should be fired today. This is a roster that nobody can win with. I can’t say that with absolute certainty, since we haven’t seen any other manager try. But I’m hard-pressed to understand why anyone thinks so. Look,... Read More →
Game 25: Marlins 2, Mets 1
Hefner’s gem wasted Recker lets it get away Team’s defensive catcher
Is Patient Duda Real? The Victor Diaz Example
Look, it’s going to be a rough year, in all likelihood. That loss last night dropped the Mets to 10-14; that’s a 67 win pace, which seems about right. If you like Pythagorean record, they’re a more palatable 12-12, but powered by such things as John Buck’s historic April and… Read More →
Game 24: Marlins 4, Mets 3, 15 innings
Buck’s homer gets lead But overpopulated Duck pond left untouched
Game 23: Phillies 5, Mets 1
Mets wait patiently Drawing six walks from Hamels Then wasting them all
Game 21: Phillies 4, Mets 0
Gee tires in sixth Kendrick is untouchable Mets are held scoreless
Game 20: Dodgers 3, Mets 2
Like Halley’s Comet, Stellar Hefner start appeared But Mets closed their eyes
Some Afternoon Mets Thoughts: Valdespin, Montero
Greetings from the Citi Field press box, where I have witnessed Jeremy Hefner fool no one in the first inning, and the Mets trail before coming to bat, 1-0. Some thoughts from my morning conversations here: Why exactly is Jordany Valdespin not in the Thursday lineup? Well, the pitcher, Hyun-jin… Read More →
Game 19: Mets 7, Dodgers 3, 10 Innings
Harvey bleeds real blood Wright’s line drive sends game to tenth ‘Spin slam sends fans home
Some All Star Ambassadors You Might Recognize
Happy Harvey Day, everybody! MLB held a press conference at City Hall to announce some initiatives. One of my favorites is the naming of some All Star Ambassadors, who will presumably travel to other All Star Games in search of peace. To the press release! —- DAVID WRIGHT NAMED OFFICIAL… Read More →
Game 18: Dodgers 7, Mets 2
Mark Ellis! Beware! Destroyer of Niese! Hex of Bullpens! Nemesis!
Some Pitching Help Is On The Way
A couple of pieces of pitching news for the Mets, who are preparing to open a three game series tonight against the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Oh, you really ought to go see Clayton Kershaw in person; he faces Jon Niese this evening.) One is that Shaun Marcum, who you might… Read More →
Jayson Werth Postgame
Jayson Werth, on decision that decided the game.
Davey Johnson Postgame
For Davey Johnson not to back up one of his players…listen to his answer on Werth.