Starting Rotation Set
I haven’t blogged too much this spring because there hasn’t been very much to write about. It’s been a relatively quiet spring. But now that we’re a week away from the regular season it’s time to start writing. The big news yesterday was the official coronation of Livan Hernandez as the fifth starter. This move […]
Niese Demoted
Livan Hernandez‘s chances at the fifth starter spot on the roster got stronger this morning as the Mets sent Jonathon Niese to minor league camp. A part of me was hoping they’d go with Niese and let him develop on the major league level. But with the way Hernandez has been throwing lately he is […]
Hernandez Wins Fith Starter Spot (Probably)
Today may be the day that decided the fifth starter competition. Freddy Garcia threw 2 innings and allowed 7 hits. Those who saw it said he looked like he was throwing batting practice. He came in to relieve Livan Hernandez who had thrown 5 innings allowing 5 hits and 1 run while striking out 3. […]
The Curious Case of Johan Santana
I unfortunately have not had the opportunity to blog since last Thursday but if I could have I would have written about Johan Santana. When it was announced that he wouldn’t make his start on Friday I began to worry that something may be wrong. The earlier announcement that Santana would be skipping the WBC […]
Weekend Camp Recap
A few things happened over the weekend in Mets camp. The Mets signed Livan Hernandez to a minor league contract. He will be in camp to compete for the 5th spot in the rotation. The competition for that spot includes Hernandez, Tim Redding and Freddy Garcia. Elsewhere in camp Francisco Rodriguez talked with reporters and […]
Livan Signs With Twins
Those fans hoping to see Livan Hernandez join the Mets starting rotation this season will be let down this afternoon when the Minnesota Twins announce they have signed the righthander. There were string rumors that the Mets would sign him if they couldn’t land Johan Santana. I still would like the team to acquire another […]
Many Open Questions
With spring training starting this week it’s time to to ask some questions that the Mets will be facing this season. Here are some I came up with. Feel free to leave your own in the comments. Top of the rotation – This is what Mets fans have been dreaming of all off season. Johan […]
More Pitching Updates
The Mets will reportedly need to give up John Maine if they hope to land Oakland’s Dan Haren. It also seems that no longer having Lastings Milledge as a bargaining chip may hurt the Mets run at Haren. Livan Hernandez remains a possibility if the Mets fail to land Johan Santana, Haren or Erik Bedard. […]
Glavine Gone
Word this morning is that Tom Glavine has left the Mets to return to the Atlanta Braves. The deal is for 1 year at $8 million. The nostalgic move to the team with which he made his name is a possible sign that this will be the last contract he signs in his playing career. […]
Bats Must Get Going
Click here for a recap of last night’s game. Willie Randolph’s new lineup took the field for the second game in a row last night. And for the second day in a row the Mets didn’t score a run until late in the game. This time they didn’t score until the 9th inning after being […]
