Adam Rubin has the Mets casting a wide net for bullpen help, and that certainly makes sense. Sandy Alderson isn’t confident about Frank Francisco at closer, nor should he be. And the group as a whole needs some more givens. Last season’s 29th ranked group in both ERA and (they… Read More →
It has been my opinion for a while now that Bobby Parnell would be a perfectly reasonable option to close games for the New York Mets. Parnell, who turned 28 last month, just concluded a fine 2012 season. Throwing exclusively fastballs (at 95.7 MPH) and curveballs (at 82.8 MPH), he… Read More →
Maybe it is all the election year discussions, but it seems necessary to me to write an endorsement of Bobby Parnell as the Mets’ closer. I believe he is not merely the right choice for the Mets during Frank Francisco’s absence, but even once Francisco returns. Consider that this season,... Read More →
This is a bit overdue: I want to weigh in on the reticence from the New York Mets to install Bobby Parnell as closer. The reasons that have been given for keeping him out of the role have been twofold: 1. Parnell struggled in the role last year. 2. Parnell… Read More →
This is most unfortunate, just days before the season starts. But if Francisco is to miss any time, let me be the first to suggest that Bobby Parnell get a chance to close. He has been absolutely dominant this spring, without allowing a run in 11+ innings. But that’s not… Read More →
MIAMI (AP) – Gaby Sanchez is quietly keeping his name in the race for the NL Rookie of the Year Award. His performance Tuesday night will be tough to ignore. Sanchez hit a tie-breaking three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning to give the Florida Marlins a 5-2… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – Mike Pelfrey allowed six hits in eight dominant innings and the Mets took advantage of the wildness of former teammate Nelson Figueroa to end the Houston Astros’ five-game winning streak, 2-1 on Friday night. Pelfrey (13-7) pitched at least seven innings for the fourth straight start,... Read More →
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Carlos Ruiz singled in the go-ahead run during a six-run eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 7-5 Friday night for their fifth straight win. The two-time NL champion Phillies, depleted by injuries to key players, moved within 1½ games of NL East-leading… Read More →
Despite Johan Santana giving up six runs in the first inning alone, the Mets fought back and tied the game. Unfortunately, the Mets have not been a good extra-innings team, losing their eighth such game of the season, 8-7 vs. the Cardinals in 13 innings. Caption: David Wright, left, reacts… Read More →
Johan Santana finally got some run support and the Mets finally won a game as they exploded for six runs against the Dodgers on Friday night. Santana continued his excellent outings over his past few starts by allowing only one run on four hits in seven innings. The Mets offense… Read More →
The New York Mets have agreed to terms with RHP Chad Cordero on a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Buffalo. Caption: Seattle Mariners catcher Rob Johnson, left, talks with relief pitcher Chad Cordero after Cordero allowed two runs to the New York Yankees in the sixth inning… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – Johan Santana saved the Mets from a sweep with another spotless outing and rookie Ike Davis hit his latest titanic home run in New York’s 3-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Alex Cora and pinch-hitter Josh Thole delivered RBI singles with two outs, and… Read More →
WASHINGTON (AP) – Jonathon Niese pitched seven solid innings, striking out a career-high eight for his fifth straight win, and the New York Mets held off the Washington Nationals 5-3 on Friday night. Washington rallied for two runs in the ninth before Roger Bernadina, in a colossal baserunning blunder, was… Read More →
After more than an hour rain delay, the Mets jumped out to a 3-0 lead before the first out was recorded. Just like the other Mets starters in this series, Mike Pelfrey just didn’t have it tonight. Pelfrey couldn’t even last long enough to qualify for the win as he… Read More →
Mike Pelfrey gave up two runs in six innings, but it was enough to get his 10th win of the season. He is now tied for second for the most wins in the National League. Denard Span did all the damage for the Twins, who have now lost four in… Read More →