Reason For Optimism, Thinking Of Doom

Winning 2 games out of 3 against the Yankees could be a big deal for the Mets. A series win against the world champions is certainly a shot in the arm going into a series against the runner up and NL East division rival Philadelphia Phillies. If nothing else it has bought Jerry Manuel at […]



Delgado Visit a Non-Story

Everybody is reporting about Carlos Delgado visiting the Mets clubhouse yesterday. I’m still trying to figure out how people are making such a big deal out of it. Yes, the Mets need a first baseman. The current solution at first base (Mike Jacobs, Fernando Tatis and, when he gets healthy, Daniel Murphy) is not acceptable. […]



Today’s Lineup Vs. Diamondbacks (8/12/2009)

19 Cory Sullivan CF 3 Alex Cora 2b 5 David Wright 3B 10 Gary Sheffield RF 12 Jeff Francoeur RF 17 Fernando Tatis 1B 9 Omir Santos C 11 Anderson Hernandez SS 46 Oliver Perez P    



Today’s Lineup vs. Cardinals 6/25/2009

# Name Position 3 Alex Cora SS 1 Luis Castillo 2B 5 David Wright 3B 19 Ryan Church RF 17 Fernando Tatis LF 26 Fernando Martinez CF 6 Nick Evans 1B 9 Omir Santos C 57 Johan Santana P    



Delgado’s Absence A Big Issue

There still appears to be no timetable for the return of first baseman Carlos Delgado, out since May 10 with a hip injury. Delgado appeared in 26 games this season before being placed on the disabled list and though he had only 4 home runs he was the Mets only legitimate power threat. Delgado’s line […]



Tonight’s Lineup vs. Pittsburgh 6/2/2009

# Name Position 1 Luis Castillo 2B 26 Fernando Martinez LF 5 David Wright 3B 10 Gary Sheffield RF 17 Fernando Tatis 1B 9 Omir Santos C 6 Ramon Martinez SS 18 Jeremy Reed CF 57 Johan Santana P    



Delgado Out 10 Weeks; Mets Out For Season?

Carlos Delgado‘s surgery went well and he’s expected to return to action in about 10 weeks. That would be the end of July. Will the Mets still be in the race by then? Probably not with their current solution in place at first base. The tag team of Fernando Tatis and Jeremy Reed would be […]



Mets Score Behind Sub Par Niese

I don’t normally post during games but the Mets have scored 6 runs in 4 innings behind Jonathon Niese including a grand slam home run by Fernando Tatis. This show of run support prompted Johan Santana to say angrily “We’ve scored 6 runs for who?”



Lineup Vs. Atlanta 5/13/2009

# Name Position 7 Jose Reyes SS 1 Luis Castillo 2B 15 Carlos Beltran CF 10 Gary Sheffield RF 5 David Wright 3B 17 Fernando Tatis 1B 11 Ramon Castro C 19 Ryan Church RF 49 Jonathon Niese P    



Tonight’s Lineup Vs. Atlanta 5/12/2009

# Name Position 7 Jose Reyes SS 3 Alex Cora 2B 28 Daniel Murphy LF 15 Carlos Beltran CF 5 David Wright 3B 17 Fernando Tatis 1B 18 Jeremy Reed RF 9 Omir Santos C 34 Mike Pelfrey P