Coming off a four-hit performance on Saturday night, New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy ripped a two-out, two-run single in the bottom of the first inning to give New York a lead they would never relinquish. With first baseman Ike Davis struggling, manager Terry Collins — searching for some middle-of-the-lineup production — opted to bat [...]
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Dickey terrific in win as Mets take series from Diamondbacks
After losing the series opener and their fourth consecutive game on Friday, the New York Mets managed to battle back and win the final two games against the Diamondbacks and secure a series win. Today’s 3-1 victory came behind another quality start from R.A. Dickey as the knuckleballer went eight strong innings while allowing just [...]
Braves Bring the Bats, Hammer Mets Who Fall to .500 on Road Trip
This afternoon the Mets (7-5) fell to the Atlanta Braves (7-5) by the final score of 14-6. After looking un-hittable in the first inning, R.A. Dickey got smacked around by the Braves’ hitters giving up three 2-run homers, and 8 runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. There’s really nothing else to say about today’s [...]
Tejada still not in camp, Collins still displeased; I’ll reserve judgement
This afternoon at Port St. Lucie, Terry Collins spoke with reporters and the topic of Ruben Tejada not being in camp came up once again. According to MetsBlog’s Michael Baron, Collins said he intends to speak with the shortstop about his early absence from camp when he arrives. There’s a process here when ‘you’re the [...]
New dimensions get great reviews in PSL
During an optional player workout, David Wright, Daniel Murphy, and Lucas Duda took batting practice on back field in Port St. Lucie which features the new dimensions of Citi Field back at Flushing. According to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, here is what Wright and Murphy had to say: You could tell. And if [...]
Mets Close To Adding More Middle Infield Depth, Then Can We Get Some Pitching Please?
Here’s the news: Look, I like this potential addition. I like it better than I would like a Jack Wilson addition, because Ronny Cedeno is younger, and has the ability to take over a starting position should he need to, without completely pissing me off. Although, I have to say, I feel bad [...]
Mets Re-Sign Hairston, Open to Harris Return, While Marlins Add Zambrano, AND SO I RANT.
I know the Mets seem to be only making minor tweaks to a team that needs a serious influx of talent, and it sucks. But even-so, here’s the news… Look, I liked Willie Harris and Scott Hairston last year. They are nice bench players, and a good team needs nice bench players. My [...]
Mets Still Looking At Middle Infield Depth, Interested in Theriot
I know this isn’t exactly earth-shattering news here (or timely-a little late on this news), but the Mets are continuing to investigate veteran free agent options to join the mix in the middle infield. We had heard about the Mets talking with Jack Wilson, and Ronny Cedeno, but now we can officially throw Ryan [...]
Several teams still interested in trading for Niese
UPDATED 12/13 @ 2:34 p.m. UPDATED 12/13 @ 11:09 a.m. ORIGINAL POST 12/13 @ 9:27 a.m. While much of the buzz from the Winter meetings has died down with Angels and Marlins coming away the big winners, rumors surrounding the Mets continue to circulate. It was revealed last week that the team was listening to [...]
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