Full Nelson: Figueroa impresses in start
- Jesse Sanchez, Mets.com/Official on February 3, 2010, 8:55 PM CT (33 days ago)
Full Nelson: Figueroa impresses in start
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Temper Your Expectations On Ryota Igarashi
- M.W.O.B., Mets Merized on February 3, 2010, 4:55 PM CT (33 days ago)
You can tell a lot about a player by the numbers he produces over his career. The fact that Igarashi has a high 90s fastball is nice, but what has that fastball gotten him over his career? Looking at Igarashi’s numbers would have me troubled if I’m a Met fan. He experienced some lower back pain in 2009 that [...]
Recap: Cliff Floyd talks about his Days on the Mets
- Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog on February 3, 2010, 3:55 PM CT (33 days ago)
Cliff Floyd was a guest of Mike Francesa this afternoon on WFAN. To listen to the entire 30–minute interview, go here. Floyd was asked what he thinks is the problem with the Mets, and he said: “I think they’re missing chemistry. These guys are just not coming together… I have some friends there who say it is just [...]
News: F-Mart hits 2-run HR
- Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog on February 3, 2010, 3:10 PM CT (33 days ago)
Mets OF Fernando Martinez hit a two-run home run for the Dominican Republic in the first inning of today’s Carribean World Series game against Mexico. Nelson Figueroa pitched a perfect first inning for the Dominican Republic. The game started at 3:30 pm ET, and is being broadcast on the MLB Network.
Read: The Worst Owner in Baseball?
- Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog on February 3, 2010, 2:55 PM CT (33 days ago)
Sports business writer Thomas Van Riper, of Forbes, believes Fred Wilpon is making a run at being the worst owner in baseball, saying: “Wilpon’s two biggest problems: his assumption that New York fans demand a winner each and every year, and his apparent obsession with the Yankees… That one step back that’s usually required to move [...]
Can The Mets Make A Play For Adrian Gonzalez?
- Joe D, Mets Merized on February 3, 2010, 2:40 PM CT (33 days ago)
According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, the San Diego Padres may not be able to sign their superstar first baseman, Adrian Gonzalez, to a long-term contract extension. Team owner Jeff Moorad sounded less than confident in a statement he made earlier today. “I think the fairest description of our point of view is that we continue to be committed to [...]
#1 Design – Amazin’ Since 1962
- Joe D, Mets Merized on February 3, 2010, 1:40 PM CT (33 days ago)
We are pleased to announce that we have some brand new additions to our MMO T-Shirt Shop line-up, and I’m certain that you’re going to love them. They are part of our new “Retire” series and they were suggested to us by one of our readers Brian L. who asked if we could design something to honor [...]
News: Padres cannot afford New Deal for Gonzalez
- Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog on February 3, 2010, 1:10 PM CT (33 days ago)
The Padres cannot afford to sign 1B Adrian Gonzalez to a long-term contract extension, the player’s agent, John Boggs, told the San Diego Union-Tribune. “The feeling we’re getting is more than likely they are going to have to trade Adrian Gonzalez because they can’t afford him,” Boggs is quoted as saying. In 2009, the 27 year old Gonzalez hit .277 [...]
Programming Note: Cliff Floyd on WFAN
- Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog on February 3, 2010, 12:55 PM CT (33 days ago)
Cliff Floyd will be a guest on WFAN today with Mike Francesa at 2:25 pm. To listen to WFAN, live, online, go here.
Read: The Key(s) to the Mets Rotation
- Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog on February 3, 2010, 12:10 PM CT (33 days ago)
Yesterday, in a post to his blog for ESPN.com, Buster Olney explained why Oliver Perez could be the key to the Mets rotation in 2010, saying, “His success or failure could be a barometer for how the team fares in 2010.” Today, Tracy Ringolsby of FoxSports.com says it is John Maine, of whom he asks, “Has [...]
Video: Jerry Manuel’s Typical Press Conference
- Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog on February 3, 2010, 11:40 AM CT (33 days ago)
This is hilarious, there is no other way to put it: …hat tip to Hot Foot for the video link…
A Tough Assessment Of The Mets Offseason?
- Joe D, Mets Merized on February 3, 2010, 11:25 AM CT (33 days ago)
Jon Heyman of SI.com has a new post up in which he ranks eight teams that he believes struck out this offseason by not spending enough. Topping his list is the New York Mets. Even Mets great Darryl Strawberry chimed in with an assessment of the Mets’ offseason Tuesday night, diplomatically summing it up by saying [...]
History Hasn't Seen the Mets' Current Pitching Woes
- Matthew Artus, Star-Ledger/NJ.com on February 3, 2010, 10:55 AM CT (34 days ago)
Rather than reminisce for the eleventy-billionth time about the Mets' depressing offseason or front office, I decided to look further back to a time when the Mets' pitching woes did not appear so obvious.With the help of the Sports Illustrated...
Read: Mets were Biggest Losers this Off Season
- Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog on February 3, 2010, 10:25 AM CT (34 days ago)
In a recent report for SI.com, Jon Heyman lists the Mets as the biggest loser of the off season, saying: “The result is that they will take a paper-thin rotation into spring along with a slew of unproven catchers and tons of other questions.” Heyman believes the Mets could have had Joel Pineiro for two years and [...]
Buzz: Padres on verge of Signing Yorvit Torrelaba
- Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog on February 3, 2010, 10:10 AM CT (34 days ago)
Buster Olney of ESPN.com believes the Padres are on the verge of signing free-agent C Yorvit Torrealba to a one-year deal. Earlier this week, Olney said Torrealba hoped to discuss a contract with the Mets, before signing with the Padres, “but to this point, the Mets have indicated they don’t have any money available to make [...]
I’m Reading: about Jerry, Frick, Kelvim & Market Inefficiency...
- Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog on February 3, 2010, 9:40 AM CT (34 days ago)
In a post to HotStove.com, four Mets bloggers discuss Jerry Manuel’s future with the Mets, and who they’d replace him with, should he be fired this season.” According to Tom Hoefner, from the Rational Mets Fan, ‘The New York Mets are officially America’s favorite whipping boys.’ Ed Leyro of Studious Metsimus wonders why Jon [...]
Read: Mack’s 10 Mets Minor League Pitchers
- Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog on February 3, 2010, 8:40 AM CT (34 days ago)
Mack from Mack’s Mets does a terrific job ranking the team’s 10 best minor-league pitchers, from Dillon Gee to Brad Holt down to Ryan Coultas. Gee, with his ‘Tom Glavine-like control,’ could be a fifth starter for the Mets in 2012; Kyle Allen could be St. Lucie’s best pitcher this season; Robert Carson has big-market stuff; Jeurys Familia is [...]
Buzz: Rich Aurilia wants to be on Mets or Yankees
- Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog on February 3, 2010, 7:40 AM CT (34 days ago)
According to the San Jose Mercury News, 38–year-old free-agent infielder Rick Aurilia is looking for a minor-league deal, and would like to sign with either the Mets or Yankees. Aurilia was born in Brooklyn, NY, and went to St. John’s University. He hit just .213 in 60 games for the Giants last season, though he hit .283 [...]
Mets Re-Sign “Scooch” To Minor League Deal
- Hojo's Mojo, Mets Merized on February 3, 2010, 7:10 AM CT (34 days ago)
The Mets have re-signed free-agent Val Pascucci to a minor-league contract, according to Baseball America. The 31–year-old Pascucci, hit .248 with a .348 OBP, 19 HR, 25 doubles and 77 RBI in 126 games for Triple-A Portland and Albuquerque. In 2008, “Scooch” played for the Mets ‘Triple-A club and hit .290 with 27 HRs, 81 RBIs while in New Orleans. He can play [...]
Quote: F-Mart wanted Beltran’s Job
- Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog on February 3, 2010, 6:25 AM CT (34 days ago)
In the first game of the Caribbean Series last night, Mets OF Fernando Martinez went 0-for-3 in Escogido’s 2-1 win against Puerto Rico. Martinez told Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com that he thought he might get the chance to start in center field for the Mets, when he first heard news that Carlos Beltran would miss the [...]
Darryl Strawberry says New York Mets, Omar Minaya could have...
- PETER BOTTE, DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER, NY Daily News on February 3, 2010, 3:40 AM CT (34 days ago)
Darryl Strawberry was asked for his assessment of the Mets' offseason changes Tuesday night, and he gave an answer that will be hard for anyone to argue. "I'll put it like this: It could've been better," Strawberry said.
Quote: Strawberry says Mets need some Attitude
- Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog on February 3, 2010, 12:55 AM CT (34 days ago)
Darryl Strawberry believes the Mets need some attitude, according to David Lennon of Newsday. …he’s not alone… i feel the same way, and i’m willing to be every person reading this blog agrees… “I mean, they haven’t quite found that yet,” Strawberry is quoted as saying. “I know a lot of times the players probably get tired of [...]
News: Mets re-sign Val Pascucci, Ted Berg Rejoices
- Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog on February 3, 2010, 12:40 AM CT (34 days ago)
The Mets have re-signed 31–year-old free-agent 1B-OF Val Pascucci to a minor-league contract, according to Baseball America. To learn more about Pascucci, check out Ted Berg’s TedQuarters, on which he writes, among other things: “Boss, if you’ll recall, is a large, right-handed three-true-outcomes masher that plays first base and the outfield corners… He earned folk-hero status among [...]
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