Disgruntled Mets Fan

3/5-3/9 Update

Dave Meisel — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:10:01 +0000

It’s proving tough to keep up with all the Spring Training games going on, both due to my schedule and due to the fact that they don’t get a lot of attention and it’s sometimes difficult to get the lineups or even follow the game (when it’s not on radio or TV). Here are the [...]

Where’s Jose Reyes?

Joe Fiorello — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:32:36 +0000

You may have noticed Jose Reyes’ late scratch from your race cards for this afternoon’s split squad games. You may be asking yourself… Where’s Jose? If you look hard enough you’ll find him. The news has broken that Reyes has returned to New York to await test results on his imbalanced thyroid levels. It seems the team is being [...]

Mets Win 17-11

Dave Meisel — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:54:25 +0000

Key points: -David Wright hit a 2-run opposite field homer in the first. -Ike Davis hit a long grand slam late in the game. -R.A. Dickey was knocked around. -The game was sloppy overall.

Today’s Lineup

Dave Meisel — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:38:42 +0000

The lineup for today’s game (at 1 PM on SNY, as it were) is as follows: 1. Gary Matthews Jr. (CF) 2. Luis Castillo (2B) 3. David Wright (3B) 4. Jason Bay (LF) 5. Daniel Murphy (1B) 6. Jeff Francoeur (RF) 7. Fernando Tatis (DH) 8. Henry Blanco (C) 9. Ruben Tejada (SS) Jose Reyes was in the original lineup, but was scratched for a [...]

Mets Lose to Braves, 9-5

Dave Meisel — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:06:24 +0000

The Mets lost to the Braves today in the second game of a home-and-home series by the score of 9-5. Key Mets notes -Eddie Kunz gave up the decisive 4 runs in 1/3 of an inning. Four errors, however, were committed in this inning. -Fernando Martinez was 2-3 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored. -Pat Misch [...]

March 2 Pregame Notes

Dave Meisel — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:40:38 +0000

The Mets will play the Braves in their first official Spring Training game at 1 PM today. As of right now, the game is still on (with rainy conditions having the potential to interfere). However, the lineup has been edited due to the rain. As per Adam Rubin…(positions not yet made clear) 1. Jesus Feliciano 2. Ruben Tejada 3. [...]

Spring Training Game Notes: 3/1

Dave Meisel — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:32:44 +0000

Well, folks, the moment has finally arrived. The Mets played an intrasquad game today. The lineups were as follows: Away team: 1. Angel Pagan CF 2. Alex Cora 2B 3. Jason Pridie LF 4. Jeff Francoeur RF 5. Mike Jacobs 1B 6. Fernando Tatis 3B 7. Josh Thole C 8. Ruben Tejada SS 9. Chris Carter DH And Tobi Stoner (RHP) on the mound. Home team: 1. Gary Matthews [...]

Reyes Batting Third

Dave Meisel — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:45:18 +0000

According to a Tweet from Jon Heyman, the Mets are serious about batting Jose Reyes 3rd and will do so until Carlos Beltran returns. A projected Opening Day ‘10 lineup: 1. Angel Pagan 2. Luis Castillo 3. Jose Reyes 4. Jason Bay 5. David Wright 6. Daniel Murphy 7. Jeff Francoeur 8. Rod Barajas 9. Johan Santana Sooo…there you have it. What do I think? Stranger [...]

Citi Field’s Lowered CF Wall: Will it Help David Wright’s Home Run Total in 2010?

Joe Fiorello — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:28:39 +0000

Much has been said about David Wright’s home run total in 2009. Mets fans everywhere are wondering if Wright will have a bounce back season in 2010 power wise, getting his total back up to the thirties that we’re used to. Well the Mets are trying to help. (Or so they think) In what seems to [...]

BBA Takes to the Airwaves

Joe Fiorello — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:18:38 +0000

The writers of the Baseball Bloggers Alliance would like to announce that they are taking to the airwaves. Beginning Tuesday, February 16th at 11 pm Eastern, BBA Baseball Talk can be found at Blog Talk Radio. This one-hour show will discuss the big stories of the day in major league baseball and other baseball-related topics. Callers [...]