Archive for March, 2008
Injury Tracker
I’ve only scratched the surface with my injury reports but the injury bug is far more serious than you’d think by looking at my posts to this point. To help keep track of who’s hurt and what their status is I’ve created the injury tracker. I’ll update it daily or more frequently if time allows.
Quote of the Day
“When I throw in game, please, everyone cross your fingers.†– Orlando Hernandez on his new delivery
More On Gotay’s Ankle
There was encouraging but not totally resolute news on Ruben Gotay‘s ankle. The CT scan from Monday showed that what the team doctor thought may have been a fracture was actually an irregularity that was a result of a previous injury. The results will be sent back to New York for a second look to […]
El Duque Throwing
There’s finally a reason to feel optimistic about Orlando Hernandez. Due to the injury to his foot El Duque has been working on a new windup that eliminates his trademark high leg kick. The high leg kick was causing pressure on the hurt toe so it had to go in favor of a windup that […]
Amazin’ Avenue’s Make-The-Mets-O-Meter
Eric Simon at Amazin’ Avenue posted the latest version of his Make-The-Mets-O-Meter. It’s worth a look.
Injury Update
Here’s an update on a couple of injuries: Ryan Church has been sporting sunglasses to disguise the shiner on his eye and protect his eyes which are still sensitive to light as the efects of the concussion he suffered Sunday after colliding with Marlon Anderson in the outfield take their course. He is slowly getting […]
Pelfrey Gaining On El Duque
Mike Pelfrey furthered his case to make the team by throwing 3 shutout innings against the Braves yesterday while the man still slated to occupy the rotation spot he covets, Orlando Hernandez, threw a towel instead of a ball. The towel is supposed to create some resistance as El Duque tries to reworks his mechanics […]
Gotay’s Ankle Ailing
The report on Ruben Gotay has gotten worse. After injuring his ankle yesterday Gotay was spotted walking on crutches with a boot on this morning. Xrays taken on the right ankle he injured the Sunday sliding into home plate showed a possible fracture. He’ll undergo a CT scan tomorrow. I like Gotay but with Luis […]
Jack Curry on Santana’s Changeup
Jack Curry has an article in today’s New York Times discussing Johan Santana‘s changeup and how much it looks like a fastball. Here are some quotes: Rick Peterson: “When you talk to hitters and hitting coaches, the No. 1 factor for being a productive hitter in the major leagues is pitch recognition. If your fastball […]
Schoeneweis, Sosa On The Block
There are reports that the Mets are shopping Scott Schoeneweis and Jorge Sosa. I don’t think they can get very mush for these guys, especially Schoeneweis who is due to make $7.2 million over the next couple of years. I think Sosa is more tradeable because I think he’s a better pitcher who is in […]
