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New York Mets news, game recaps, opinion, and analysis from the perspective of a player / coach

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Last news: December 31, 1969 19:00:00

Daily Mets insight, analysis, and general geekiness.

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Last news: December 31, 1969 19:00:00

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Last news: December 31, 1969 19:00:00

The Mets (42-31) will look for a series win today against the Twins (40-33) at Citi Field. Game time is 7:10 pm. Rod Barajas, who has been sidelined with a sore back, will make his return to the lineup. However, the scoreboard at Citi Field says Alex Cora is in the lineup and batting eighth and not [...] - [Read more]

As of June 22, David Wright trailed Phillies 3B Placido Polanco by 130,538 to start his fifth straight All-Star Game. Wright is hitting .298 with 13 home runs and leads the National League in RBI with 59, and trails only Miguel Cabrera for the Major League lead, who has 61 on the year. In contrast, Polanco is [...] - [Read more]

This morning at Citi Field, Angel Pagan took batting practice, and Jerry Manuel told reporters he will be ready for tomorrows series finale against the Twins. In addition, Manuel said Francisco Rodriguez’s back is fine an should be available today. - [Read more]

During the month of June, Jose Reyes is hitting .345 (29 for 84) with five home runs and nine RBI and seven stolen bases in 21 games this month, during which the Mets record is 16-5. On May 19, Reyes was hitting .210, but he’s raised his average to .288 on the year, hitting .371 over [...] - [Read more]

MetsToday – Buried deep within his recap of last night’s game, Joe Janish wonders if Francisco Rodriguez is having ankle problems. Brooklyn Met Fan – Mike Pelfrey’s performance in last night’s game has allayed the fears of BMF. OnTheBlack – Despite the naysayers, Kerel Cooper says David Wright IS clutch. NY Daily News – Just days after he [...] - [Read more]

“I think we’re playing as good as anyone…I think our confidence is as high as anyone’s. It shows that we can play with anybody.” Mike Pelfrey, after last night’s game …at this point, yeah i agree…each day i expect this team to win right now, and i haven’t really felt that way since the beginning [...] - [Read more]

According to the Daily News, Johan Santana’s hasn’t fully recovered from last year’s operation to clean up bone chips in his elbow. …i’m not surprised at all by this…his velocity just isn’t where it was, and there are times, especially lately, when he’s lacked command of his change-up, floating it in the middle of the strike [...] - [Read more]

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To see photos from last night’s game, be sure to check out my photo blog, MetsPhotos.com here. I’ll be at this afternoon’s game photographing and live blogging via Twitter. To follow me on Twitter, click here. - [Read more]

According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, an American League Executive believes the Mariners could trade LHP Cliff Lee “within seven to ten days”. That said, Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik told Rosenthal: “I’m not willing to throw in the towel just yet – our pitching is too good…We’re just going to try to win baseball games…I’m not [...] - [Read more]

Last night, Francisco Rodriguez earned his 17th save in the Mets 5-2 win over the Twins. Rodriguez was visited by both trainer Ray Ramirez and Jerry Manuel but was able to stay in the game. After the game, Rodriguez revealed to reporters he’s been suffering from back pain, and felt it during a pitch in the inning [...] - [Read more]

Last night for Single-A St. Lucie, Carlos Beltran went 2 for 3 with a double and a walk as the Palm Beach Cardinals defeated the St. Lucie Mets by the score of 10-5 at Digital Domain Park. Beltran batted third but did not play the field. After the game, Beltran spoke with reporters and said: “The knee feels [...] - [Read more]

The Mets (42-31) defeated the Twins (40-33) by the score of 5-2 tonight at Citi Field. For a full recap and box score, check out SNY.tv here. The Least You Should Know: Mike Pelfrey started for the Mets, and after allowing a leadoff homerun to Denard Span, he allowed just one more run through six innings, throwing 117 [...] - [Read more]

Mets 5 Twins 2 Are the Mets this good, or are they really lucky? Or is it something about The Field at Shea Bridge that intimidates opposing teams? The Mets continued their dominance of the American League by beating a Twins team that played very much unlike the Twins. Meaning, Ron Gardenhire’s club is known for excellent [...] - [Read more]

If you’re at Citi Field tomorrow afternoon, you will be able to the USA-Ghana soccer match, which starts around 2:00pm, in the following locations: Accessible to all fans: Bullpen Plaza TVs. Verizon Studio – on the Field Level Concourse in Center Field. Big Apple Brews – in the Promenade Level food court behind home plate. Other locations: Delta Sky360 Club, Champions [...] - [Read more]

ESPN – It looks like Carlos Beltran may join the Mets in Puerto Rico next week. NY Post – It looks like Bobby Valentine MIGHT be managing the Marlins when they take on the Mets next week in Puerto Rico. MetsToday – Wally Backman exhibiting restraint after the ejection of Brooklyn Cyclones’ centerfielder Darrell Ceciliani. Wally being [...] - [Read more]

Mets manager Jerry Manuel talked to reporters before tonight’s game, and said he doesn’t expect Angel Pagan to be 100 percent until Sunday. According to SNY, Manuel also said: - Rod Barajas is feeling better today, and is able to play tonight, but he wanted to give him an extra day of rest. - He had [...] - [Read more]

The Mets (41-31) begin a three-game, weekend series against the Twins (40-32) in Citi Field tonight. The Mets are 14-4 in their last 18 games. Mike Pelfrey (9-2, 2.69 ERA) will start for the Mets. This is his first time pitching against the Twins. Kevin Slowey (7-4, 4.58 ERA) will start for the Twins. He gave [...] - [Read more]

As previously noted, Jesus Feliciano and Josh Thole will be in tonight’s starting lineup, via ESPN NY’s Adam Rubin: Jose Reyes, SS Jesus Feliciano, CF David Wright, 3B Ike Davis, 1B Jason Bay, LF Josh Thole, C Jeff Francoeur, RF Ruben Tejada, 2B Mike Pelfrey, RHP Share and Enjoy: - [Read more]

…well, Angel Pagan said he’d be out just a day, whereas Jerry Manuel said yesterday he expected pagan to sit out a couple of days… so, i’m trying not to read too much in to this… get better, angel… - [Read more]