Yesterday, Terry Collins talked about putting Ronny Cedeno and Ruben Tejada into a platoon. This comes on the heels of looking to get Kelly Shoppach more playing time against righties at catcher, at the expense of Josh Thole, and Justin Turner more regular time at second base, at the expense… Read More →
So here’s what we know, as Jose Reyes comes to Citi Field starting tonight. Ruben Tejada has been very good for the Mets at shortstop in 2012. He’s put up an OPS+ of 112, solid defense. His Fangraphs value is $8.2 million so far this season. Jose Reyes has been… Read More →
So one of the feel-good stories surrounding the Mets so far this season has to be the play of Ruben Tejada. Tejada has a slash line of .318/.362/.384, good for an OPS+ of 108. That’s good for fifth among regular shortstops in baseball. Add in above-average defense, and Tejada has… Read More →
So it is hard to think of a victory more thrilling that Monday night’s 5-2 win over the Phillies, thanks to Jordany Valdespin’s three-run homer in the ninth inning. There were those back-to-back wins at Citi Field in 2010 on walkoff home runs by catchers, first Rod Barajas, then Henry… 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 →
This is a painful one to write. Not that there’s anything wrong with Ruben Tejada- the 22-year-old profiles as perfectly average at the position, with no real weakness either offensively or defensively, but alas, no real strength, either. He’s young, so he could develop further, but it isn’t like he… Read More →
I had the chance to talk baseball with Terry Collins as part of a blogger conference call this evening. A number of interesting points were raised. I’m assuming a transcript will materialize from one of the participants soon, and I will link to it, so everyone receives credit for terrific… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – Light-hitting rookie Ruben Tejada laced a two-run double in the ninth inning off closer John Axford, rallying the New York Mets to a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. David Wright had a two-run homer and the Mets opened their final homestand of… Read More →
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The plastic hanging at the top of the lockers in the Phillies clubhouse remained unfurled. Philadelphia will have to wait at least one more day to celebrate a return to the playoffs. Lucas Duda hit a three-run double in the Mets’ five-run seventh inning, and New York… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – Angel Pagan capped New York’s seven-run fourth inning with a tiebreaking two-run single and the Mets handed the Pittsburgh Pirates another road loss with an 8-7 victory Wednesday night. Jose Reyes hit his 10th homer in the sixth inning for the Mets, who have won three… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – Pinch-hitter Nick Evans singled home the winning run off Chan Ho Park in the 10th inning, giving the New York Mets a 1-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night. Evans, with three hits in 11 at-bats this season, drove in Ruben Tejada, a .188… 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 →
NEW YORK (AP) – Hanley Ramirez, back in the No. 3 spot, had four hits and Alex Sanabia won his second consecutive start since he was recalled from the minors as the Florida Marlins held off the New York Mets 5-4 on Wednesday night. With the bases loaded in the… Read More →
The New York Mets today announced that they have recalled outfielder Fernando Martinez and infielder Ruben Tejada from Buffalo (AAA) of the International League. Martinez will wear uniform #26 while Tejada will wear uniform #11. Both players will be available for tonight’s game at Philadelphia. In order to make room… Read More →
The New York Mets today activated infielder Luis Castillo from the 15-Day Disabled List and optioned infielder Ruben Tejada to Buffalo (AAA) of the International League. Castillo was placed on the DL on June 5 with a bruised right heel. He played in four major league rehabilitation games with St…. Read More →