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Game 68: Braves 5, Mets 3

Howard Megdal — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:20:39 +0000

Harvey and Wheeler Displayed the future; Marcum forced Us back to present The post Game 68: Braves 5, Mets 3 appeared first on The Lohud Mets Blog.

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David Wright Reaches 1,500 Hits

Howard Megdal — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:34:01 +0000

It was easy to lose sight of David Wright’s accomplishment yesterday, with all the pitching prospects flying around. But let’s take a moment and look at Wright’s 1,500 hits. He’s become the fastest Met to reach 1,500 hits since… no one. No one in Mets history has ever collected more... Read More → The post David Wright Reaches 1,500 Hits appeared first on The Lohud Mets Blog.

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Lots Of Roster Moves! Even A Trade!

Howard Megdal — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:40:36 +0000

So. Collin McHugh is a Colorado Rockie. Eric Young, Jr. a fast man who the metrics say can play 2B, LF, CF and RF, but not well, is coming back. Young is fast, though, and was a big prospect at one point. For McHugh, this is a good move to... Read More → The post Lots Of Roster Moves! Even A Trade! appeared first on The Lohud Mets Blog.

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Game 67: Mets 6, Braves 1

Howard Megdal — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:47:58 +0000

He’s a bit wild His fastball is tremendous He’s Wheeler! He’s here! The post Game 67: Mets 6, Braves 1 appeared first on The Lohud Mets Blog.

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Game 66: Mets 4, Braves 3

Howard Megdal — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:10:24 +0000

Harvey’s masterpiece Nearly lost by Hawkins, Rice Parnell, though: solid The post Game 66: Mets 4, Braves 3 appeared first on The Lohud Mets Blog.

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That Wheeler Is Here Is A Victory

Howard Megdal — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:43:25 +0000

Look, nobody knows what Zack Wheeler’s major league career will be. He could flop, get injured, manage to find stardom immediately, or gradually. But that Wheeler is here already is a victory. This isn’t some premature promotion by the Mets, a Ruben Tejada or Carlos Gomez up too soon to... Read More → The post That Wheeler Is Here Is A Victory appeared first on The Lohud Mets Blog.

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Game 65: Braves 2, Mets 1

Howard Megdal — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:24:25 +0000

Four hours of rain A flurry of Gee strikeouts Ruined by Freeman The post Game 65: Braves 2, Mets 1 appeared first on The Lohud Mets Blog.

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On Costas v. Joy

Howard Megdal — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:39:11 +0000

Just wanted to weigh in on Bob Costas’ comments following that wonderful comeback victory for the Mets on Sunday. Here’s Costas: I have a great deal of respect for Costas and his work. And I also think taking his comments too literally is a mistake. But Costas pretty obviously thinks... Read More → The post On Costas v. Joy appeared first on The Lohud Mets Blog.

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Game 64: Mets 4, Cubs 3

Howard Megdal — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:09:22 +0000

Errors forgotten Byrd strike first, then three-run bomb By yes, Nieuwenhuis The post Game 64: Mets 4, Cubs 3 appeared first on The Lohud Mets Blog.

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Game 63: Cubs 5, Mets 2

Howard Megdal — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:29:15 +0000

Niese command wavers A Duda misplay plates two And only Wright hits The post Game 63: Cubs 5, Mets 2 appeared first on The Lohud Mets Blog.

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Game 62: Cubs 6, Mets 3

Howard Megdal — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:47:23 +0000

Marcum gets tattooed Murphy keeps hitting, comeback Thwarted by Cubs’ ‘pen The post Game 62: Cubs 6, Mets 3 appeared first on The Lohud Mets Blog.

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Game 60: Mets 5, Cardinals 1

Howard Megdal — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:45:53 +0000

Gee outshines Miller Homers from Byrd, Wright, Duda Mets reach .400! The post Game 60: Mets 5, Cardinals 1 appeared first on The Lohud Mets Blog.

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The Best Minor League News Isn’t Zack Wheeler

Howard Megdal — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:11:33 +0000

The best development in the minor leagues for the Mets this season isn’t Zack Wheeler. It’s Rafael Montero. To be sure, seeing Wheeler stay largely healthy, more than hold his own at Triple-A, and head to the Mets to debut this Tuesday is excellent. But really, Wheeler had already pitched... Read More → The post The Best Minor League News Isn’t Zack Wheeler appeared first on The Lohud Mets Blog.

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Moving Murphy, Updated!

Howard Megdal — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:22:14 +0000

According to what Terry Collins just told Mike Francesa on WFAN, moving Daniel Murphy to first base isn’t just to see Jordany Valdespin at second. There will be a platoon, with Justin Turner facing lefties, Valdespin righties. The only issue with this is Turner, while right-handed, is a significantly better... Read More → The post Moving Murphy, Updated! appeared first on The Lohud Mets Blog.

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Game 59: Cardinals 9, Mets 2

Howard Megdal — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:28:49 +0000

In new alignment Mets give away outs like gifts Cards take advantage The post Game 59: Cardinals 9, Mets 2 appeared first on The Lohud Mets Blog.

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Watch the Cesar Puello Injury

Howard Megdal — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:11:43 +0000

But don’t panic. Seriously. Hat tip to Josh Norris/The Trentonian, a tremendous Thunder beat reporter and must follow on Twitter @JNorris427. Here’s the Puello injury. The post Watch the Cesar Puello Injury appeared first on The Lohud Mets Blog.

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Murphy to First Base, Valdespin to Second Base

Howard Megdal — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:52:37 +0000

Look, I don’t think moving Daniel Murphy to first base for a week, or whatever this turns out to be, will ruin his progress. But Daniel Murphy has worked hard to become a viable major league second baseman, and succeeded. Per Ultimate Zone Rating, Murphy is above average this year.... Read More → The post Murphy to First Base, Valdespin to Second Base appeared first on The Lohud Mets Blog.

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Satin, Cowgill, Edgin Promoted

Howard Megdal — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:19:45 +0000

The three replacements set to turn the season around are: Josh Satin, whose .912 OPS at Triple-A Las Vegas is very good, and actually better on the road (.926 OPS) than home (.895 OPS). Sounds like he’ll play first base regularly, where his defense isn’t great. There’s also Josh Edgin,... Read More → The post Satin, Cowgill, Edgin Promoted appeared first on The Lohud Mets Blog.

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Davis, Carson, Baxter Demoted

Howard Megdal — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 21:36:02 +0000

Get swept by the Marlins, shame on you. Get swept by the Marlins twice, three players get sent to Triple-A. Ike Davis, Mike Baxter and Robert Carson are Las Vegas-bound. Vegas’ game is live: stay tuned to see who gets pulled from the game to replace these three. Won’t speculate,... Read More → The post Davis, Carson, Baxter Demoted appeared first on The Lohud Mets Blog.

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Game 58: Marlins 8, Mets 4, 10 innings

Howard Megdal — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 21:07:15 +0000

Unstoppable group Of .230-hitting Fish Stomp Mets’ dreams again The post Game 58: Marlins 8, Mets 4, 10 innings appeared first on The Lohud Mets Blog.

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