So the long-discussed debut of Justin Turner, outfielder, happened last night late in the game against the Chicago White Sox. At first blush, it seems awfully odd. After all, Justin Turner doesn’t really hit well enough to be a second baseman. His career OPS is .688. Second basemen are putting… Read More →
In the abstract, it shouldn’t be a huge problem that David Wright and Daniel Murphy, the team’s expected 3B and 2B, might start the year on the disabled list. Both have injuries that aren’t considered major, and Opening Day, for all the attention associated with it, is just 1 of… Read More →
So rumors abounded over the weekend that the Mets and Rockies are in talks to bring catcher Ramon Hernandez to New York. Justin Turner, and possibly a number of of prospects, are also involved. Let’s lay this out in some easy-to-understand truths: 1. Ramon Hernandez is an absolute upgrade for… Read More →
So Ruben Tejada’s trip-and-fall at first base on Sunday has landed him on the Disabled List with a quad injury. This is such a shame. Tejada was having a terrific season, with an on-base percentage of .362 and a slugging percentage of .400, while holding his own in the field…. Read More →
Like most of the other positions on the baseball field, second base offers a wide range of outcomes for the Mets. The version where Daniel Murphy stays healthy and can hold down the position defensively is actually a potential boon to the team on par with Johan Santana regaining his… Read More →
Well, the Mets are reporting to Port St. Lucie in droves, and Terry Collins has begun to meet the media. Lots to discuss, but I wanted to focus on one particular comment by Collins yesterday: that his backup first baseman is Justin Turner, not Daniel Murphy. This makes no sense… Read More →
PHOENIX (AP) – The New York Mets have activated left-hander Oliver Perez off the 15-day disabled list and sent infielder Justin Turner to Triple-A Buffalo. Perez has been on the disabled list June 5 with right knee tendinitis. In the second year of a $36 million, three-year contract, Perez (6.28… Read More →
The Mets squandered another great pitching performance by one of its starters, this time Jon Niese, by failing to score a single run. Niese bent but didn’t break, except for the fourth inning when he walked Aubrey Huff and gave up a double to rookie catcher Buster Posey. Huff scored… Read More →
The New York Mets Friday announced that they recalled infielder Justin Turner from Buffalo (AAA) of the International League and optioned infielder/outfielder Nick Evans to Binghamton (AA) of the Eastern League. Turner, who bats and throws righthanded, will wear uniform #2 and was available for Friday’s game in San Francisco…. Read More →