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Weekend Notes
It was definitley an interesting weekend for the Mets. The VÃctor Zambrano incident on Friday, John Maine‘s visit to the DL and a renegade umpire in the weekend finally against the Braves. Renegade umpire?
Zambran Oh No!
In the second inning of yesterday’s game VÃctor Zambrano was visited on the mound by manager Willie Randolph. Randolph asked the hurler how he was feeling. Zambrano replied that he was fine. Randolph left the mound and let Zambrano continue pitching. The next two pitches would be Zambrano’s last of the year.
Banny’s Hammy
Brian Bannister‘s MRI yesterday showed a grade 1 hamstring straing. He is being listed as day-to-day. The DL hasn’t been ruled out but I expect him to miss a start and be replaced by Darren Oliver. If he goes on the DL then I think it’ll be either Jose Lima or John Maine. If I […]
Let’s Get It On
The time for talk is over. Today the speculation ends.
I Can See (Second Base) Clearly Now
Kazuo Matsui has been placed on the disabled list. Jeff Keppinger has been sent to the minors. Bret Boone has retired. And the last man standing is Anderson Hernandez. What started out as a four man race to start at second base for the Mets has ended with rookie Hernandez getting the nod. This is […]
Heilman Sent to Pen, Bannister to Start
Speculation on who the 5th starter in the Mets rotation will be can come to an end.
Pedro Feeling Alright
As I noted yesterday the more important part of Pedro Martinez‘s first spring start on Sunday wasn’t
Pedro’s First Spring Start
Everyone is making a big deal about Pedro Martinez having started his first spring training game yesterday.
Pedro and Vernon Wells To Sit Out First Round of WBC
Today’s Newsday is reporting that Mets ace Pedro Martinez will not pitch in the first round of the World Baseball Classic (WBC). He hopes to play in later rounds if he feels up to it. This comes on the heels of Toronto Blue Jays outfielder
Pedro’s New Shoe
Pitchers and catchers officially report today but yesterday Pedro Martinez‘s specially designed Nike finally reported.
