Some fairly interesting things are going on around Metsland this morning. Let’s start with Nick Evans, whose season OPS+ of 151 puts Jose Reyes’s 143 to shame. MVP? Not even on his own team! In all seriousness, while it is silly to assume this is Evans’ level of production- after… Read More →
The Associated Press Free agent outfielder Gary Matthews Jr. and the Cincinnati Reds are close to a deal, a week after the New York Mets released the former All-Star. Matthews would likely get a minor league contract. He hit .190 with one RBI in 58 at-bats with the Mets. Cincinnati… Read More →
The Mets’ equipment manager will have to deal with two Feliciano uniforms Tuesday as outfielder Jesus will join Pedro on the roster. Jesus could see his first major league action against the visiting Padres, but it’s doubtful he’ll start. Although I’ve seen no offiicial announcement, it’s likely Omir Santos will… Read More →
Say goodbye to Gary Matthews Jr. and say hello again to Ruben Tejada. In a move that many expected, Luis Castillo was placed on the 15-day disabled list for his ailing feet, which made room for Tejada. Perhaps what wasn’t expected is the call-up of Omir Santos to fill the… Read More →
The Buffalo News wrote there is strong indication the Mets will call up Jesus Feliciano and Ruben Tejada this weekend. Tejada could replace the ailing Luis Castillo, though Alex Cora would likely be the starting second baseman. Feliciano, who has a .386 batting average in Triple-A, could replace the struggling… Read More →
It looked like the Mets were going to lose their third game in a row at home after starter Jon Niese allowed six runs in just 4 1/3 innings on six hits and five walks against the Washington Nationals. The Mets had not come back from more than a three-run… Read More →
Despite a very good outing by John Maine, the Mets could not pull off a win against the Nationals, who moved a game ahead in the standings with their 3-2 win last night. Maine allowed only back-to-back homers in his six innings. The Mets’ offensive frustrations continued as they managed… Read More →