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The Gig Is Up For Redding - July 2, 2009 at 6:10 pm

A few days ago, I wrote of my unhappiness with Fernando Tatis. Today, Tatis went 3-4 with a single double, two run homer and 2 HBPs. Hopefully this was the turn of the corner for Tatis and he will be able to help this team going forward. Today, I am going to voice my displeasure with a man named Tim... [Read more]

The Importance Of The Meeting? - July 2, 2009 at 5:59 pm

After Tuesday’s debacle, in which Fernando Martinez fell flat on his face, Johan Santana was ineffective, and the Mets lost to a pitcher named Mike Burns to fall two games under .500, Jerry Manuel called a meeting. Manuel described the meeting as a “family talk” to get some “things... [Read more]

Mets Get What They Paid For In Perez…Almost - July 2, 2009 at 10:05 am

While Minaya’s decision not to overspend on Derek Lowe is looking good, his signing of Oliver Perez is looking catastrophic. Perez is having a nightmare season, with an ERA an eyelash under 10, and more walks than strikeouts in only 21.2 innings pitched. After being sent to the minors to work on... [Read more]

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Passing On Lowe Looks Smart - July 2, 2009 at 10:04 am

Many people, including myself, have criticized some of the decisions made by the Mets front office.  Some of the criticism is warranted, some is not.  But roughly half way through the season, it seems that Omar Minaya’s decision to pass on free agent pitcher Derek Lowe was a smart one. At the... [Read more]

All-Star Rosters Expand To 33 - July 1, 2009 at 9:32 pm

According to TSN.com, MLB has expanded the All-Star Rosters from 32 to 33,  allowing teams to carry an extra pitcher.  In last season’s All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium, we were one inning away from seeing David Wright pitch, as both teams were on their last pitcher. Seems like a good idea, although... [Read more]

Milledge Shipped to Pirates - June 30, 2009 at 8:11 pm

According to ESPN, former Met OF Lastings Milledge, along with RP Joel Hanrahan, have been shipped to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for speed demon Nyjer Morgan and LHP Sean Burnett. Milledge has been hurt for most of this season, after posting an impressive line of 14 homers and 24 steals in 2008.... [Read more]

Dear Jerry Manuel: Argenis Reyes Is Not Jose Reyes - June 30, 2009 at 3:02 pm

I have been critical of Jerry Manuel in the past, and rightfully so. His nonsensical decisions based on his own gut feeling disregard logic or reason. But as the injury-depleted Mets become harder to watch, the game-within-a-game of “What Will Manuel Do Next” has become increasingly entertaining. For... [Read more]

A Letter to D-Wright - June 30, 2009 at 6:45 am

Dear David Wright, Greetings! Hey, broski! You have by no means had a poor year.  Going into last night you were batting .342. That’s pretty gosh darn good.  Your .919 OPS isn’t too shabby either.  My real question is: where has your power gone?  Are you aware that you currently... [Read more]

Series Preview: Mets at Brewers - June 29, 2009 at 6:49 pm

The Mets (37-37) travel to Milwaukee to visit the first place Milwaukee Brewers (40-35) for a three game set starting tonight at 7:05. Both teams are coming off losses on Sunday and are looking to bounce back. Here are the pitching matchup: Game 1: Fernando Nieve (3-0 1.31) vs Braden Looper (5-4 5.16) Game... [Read more]

Is Tatis Done? - June 29, 2009 at 6:16 pm

There comes a time when being well liked and a good presence in the clubhouse isn’t enough for a guy to stay on an MLB roster. In my opinion, that time has come for Fernando Tatis. He cannot field, cannot throw and can no longer hit a fastball. It is a sad thing to say, as Tatis was such a vital... [Read more]

Time To Try Sheffield At First Base - June 29, 2009 at 5:02 pm

I recently detailed why I don’t think Daniel Murphy should be playing first base for the Mets major league squad right now.   “But Rich, you can’t just point out a problem without suggesting a solution.”   Well first of all, disembodied voice, yes I can.  But first and a... [Read more]

Who’s On First? It Shouldn’t Be Murphy - June 29, 2009 at 4:27 pm

Daniel Murphy has a slugging percentage of .362. For a defensive wiz at short stop or second base, a .362 slugging percentage is acceptable.  But first basemen traditionally hit for a lot of power; the average NL first baseman has a .482 slugging percentage and an .850 OPS (on base plus slugging). ... [Read more]

Dog House Dweller of the Week, or “Bumpy Ride, Part II” - June 29, 2009 at 10:37 am

As a Met fan, I feel as if someone threw scalding hot coffee on my face, before kicking me in the knee and pushing me down a flight of stairs, into a pile of mouse traps. Last week, I believe I said something along the lines of… …I started to think “why just tread water?”  All we’ve... [Read more]

Man-Crush of the Week: Fernando Nieve - June 29, 2009 at 9:44 am

He’s only pitched one game last week, but I’m going to jump on the bandwagon anyway.  SP Fernando Nieve is my Man-Crush of the Week. Over 3 starts against the Yankees, Cardinals, and Rays, and 4 appearances overall, Fernando Nieve has pitched to a 1.31 ERA with a BAA of .153.  In his last... [Read more]

Put Redding in the Pen - June 29, 2009 at 6:45 am

For some reason, Omar Minaya was sold on the idea that the Mets could grab the former 5th starter from the Nationals - a player the Nats didn’t want back – and turn him into the 5th starter for a contending ball club.  This experiment has failed.  Tim Redding is by no definition of the... [Read more]

Random Musings - June 29, 2009 at 6:43 am

Just a few random thoughts. . . Encouraging start for Oliver Perez last night for the Brooklyn Cyclones.  In five innings, he struck out six, allowed only two hits and walked one batter.  The most encouraging factor in this outing is the one walk – in single A, anybody should be able to strike... [Read more]

DeRosa Dealt to Cards - June 27, 2009 at 11:07 pm

ESPN is reporting that IF Mark DeRosa has been dealt to the Cardinals in exchange for RP Chris Perez and a player to be named later. Perez,  regarded as the closer of the future for the Cardinals, had a 4.18 ERA and a 1.35 ERA for the Cards in 2009. DeRosa, a super utility man who has played for the... [Read more]

Deep Breath, Mets Fans - June 27, 2009 at 10:18 pm

The Mets collected one run and four hits the last two nights against Yankee pitching.  Led by AJ Burnett and CC Sabathia, the Yankee arms befuddled the lacking Mets lineup and  made them look silly. However, don’t be alarmed Mets fans, Burnett and Sabathia are not your ordinary pitchers. They... [Read more]

Must Knows for all Mets Fans - June 27, 2009 at 5:12 pm

From Giantsfootballbog.com to HotFoot, here I am, and if you are a die hard Mets fan I feel you must know these 10 things before watching any more  games this year: 1) When any member of the Mets medical staff or front office says a player  “can’t get any worse by playing,” what... [Read more]