The Mets defeated the University of Michigan by the score of 8-1 today at Tradition Field.

For a full recap and box score, click here.

Nelson Figueroa started for the Mets and pitched well in three innings, allowing just a run on two hits, while striking out five.

The bullpen did an outstanding job against the University of Michigan today, going six innings, allowing just two hits.

Hisanori Takahashi pitched two more innings of scoreless relief, allowing just one hit and striking out two.

The Mets had a big sixth inning, plating four thanks to an RBI double by Henry Blanco that scored Chris Carter and Daniel Murphy, and RBI singles from Alex Cintron and Alejandro Machado.

The Mets would get two more runs in the eighth inning after another RBI single from Machado as well as an RBI single from Juan Lagares to score Mike Cervenak.

Meanwhile, the Mets sent a squad to Kissimmee to take on the Astros, but that game was rained out after one inning.

Jon Niese started for the Mets in Kissimmee, and allowed a run on three two out singles.

Up Next:

The Mets head north to Viera tomorrow to take on the Nationals at Space Coast Stadium. Game time is 1:05 pm.

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Rubin will be joining ESPNNewYork.com, where he will cover the Mets when the site launches around Opening Day.

…there are blogs in philly saying Andy Martino will leave the Philadelphia Inquirer, where he was covering the Phillies, to join the Daily News, where will become their new Mets beat reporter…

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by Michael Baron:

This morning, Adam Rubin of the Daily News told Tony Paige on WFAN he is leaving the Daily News, but will still be covering the Mets.

…wow…i think Adam is outstanding at what he does, and has done just a fantastic job covering the Mets over the years…i wish him well in his new endeavor…

Rubin would not say where he is headed, but did say his last day at the Daily News will be tomorrow.

To hear the complete interview, including his take on the Mets right now, check out WFAN here.

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The Mets will host the University of Michigan at Tradition Field at 1:10 pm, and will also send a squad north to Kissimmee to take on the Houston Astros at Osceola County Stadium. Game time against the Astros is at 1:05 pm.

The lineup against the University of Michigan is as follows:

1. Luis Castillo, 2B
2. Alex Cora, SS
3. David Wright, 3B
4. Mike Jacobs, DH
5. Jason Bay, LF
6. Gary Matthews, Jr. CF
7. Chris Carter, RF
8. Daniel Murphy, 1B
9. Chris Coste, C

Nelson Figueroa will start for the Mets against Michigan, and also scheduled to pitch are Fernando Nieve, Hisanori Takahashi, Sean Green, and Elmer Dessens.

The lineup against the Astros is as follows:

1. Jordany Valdespin, 2B
2. Ruben Tejada, SS
3. Ike Davis, 1B
4. Jeff Francoeur, RF
5. Fernando Martinez, CF
6. Fernando Tatis, 3B
7. Frank Catalanotto, LF
8. Omir Santos, C
9. Jon Niese, P

Niese will start for the Mets against the Astros, and also scheduled to pitch are Tobi Stoner, Ryota Igarashi, Bobby Parnell, Pat Misch, and Jenrry Mejia.

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According to Marty Noble of MLB.com, Jerry Manuel says he is taking Ike Davis to Kissimmee today to face Astros ace Roy Oswalt as a reward for hitting a game-tying solo home run in the ninth inning of yesterday’s 6-5 loss to the Cardinals.

…i am absolutely thrilled Ike has done so well this Spring…i think it would be unfair for me to say he hasn’t played himself into consideration for the opening day roster, and arguably even the starting first base job, but i just think, like i think with Jenrry Mejia, it’s too soon for him and no matter what, both should go to Triple-A…i just think these guys need time in the minors to get more professional experience, hone their skills, and enjoy some success down there before being thrown into the fire in New York…i think between Davis, Mejia and Fernando Martinez, the Mets have a unique opportunity to grow three very special players all at once, and combining them with David Wright and Jose Reyes, there is the chance to create a tremendous core group of players for a real long time, provided they extend both Wright and Reyes…

Davis made his first appearance in five days yesterday, and in 24 at bats this Spring, he is hitting .500 with three home runs and 10 RBI with three walks and seven strikeouts.

For more on Davis, check out MLB.com here.

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In a report in today’s New York Post, Mark Hale says Kelvim Escobar hopes to begin throwing tomorrow.

Hale says Escobar hasn’t received permission to do so, but he has less soreness in his shoulder than he had since he started his daily exercises with minor league rehab coordinator Chris Correnti.

On Friday, Escobar told Kevin Burkhardt of SNY he probably wouldn’t throw at all until the beginning of April, but yesterday, he told Hale he could be ready to pitch sometime in April.

…this is certainly a turn of events for Escobar, and hopefully, it’s a good one…even if he is feeling better and he’s cleared to begin a throwing program, i don’t know if April is a realistic target for him to be pitching at the major league level, as he has to go through an entire Spring Training, and proceed with caution as he prepares…

For more on Escobar, check out the New York Post here.

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According to Mark Hale of the New York Post, Joe Sroba, the agent for LHP Joe Beimel, said he isn’t talking to the Mets anymore about his client, as he said there were “too many mixed signals from the Mets.”

…this is a shame…i really think the Mets could use Beimel as their second left handed pitcher out of the bullpen, especially if the Mets put Hisanori Takahashi in the rotation…i would’ve thought the Mets would’ve recognized the need for another lefty even more after Pedro Feliciano got hit on the leg on Thursday in Jupiter…this could mean Takahashi is headed towards that role, but so far, i think Takahashi has demonstrated he can add value as at least the long man in the rotation or in the rotation…

On Friday, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports said he believed the Mets were still in talks for Beimel, and Mike Puma of the New York Post said the Mets had offered Beimel a one year, Major League contract worth less than the $2 million he earned last year while with the Nationals and Rockies.

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In yesterday’s 6-5 loss to the Cardinals, Sean Green pitched a scoreless seventh inning, allowing just a walk to Joe Mather.

However, according to Marty Noble of MLB.com, Green revealed he had rubbed the skin from his right big toe off during his outing, and he was bleeding considerably and the skin was hanging off of the toe.

According to Noble, Green typically wears two pair of socks to add a layer of protection to his right toe when he pushes off from it, but yesterday, he didn’t wear that second pair of socks.

…i don’t know what the extent of this is, or whether this will keep him out of action or not, but i hope he’s ok, as i’m sure its quite painful even when he walks normally on it…i wonder if his new delivery is impacting the force against his right toe even more when he pushes off the mound, and combining that with his mixed results this Spring, i wonder if he’s going to keep his more pronounced submarine delivery when the season starts…

In six relief appearances this Spring, Green has allowed five runs, three earned, on five hits with seven walks and four strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings.

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According to Adam Rubin of the Daily News, the Mets have released RHP Josh Fogg.

Rubin says Fogg, who did not appear in a Grapefruit League game with the Mets, requested his release to pursue a contract elsewhere.

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The Mets lost to the Cardinals by the score of 6-5 this afternoon at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter.

For a full recap and box score, click here.

John Maine started for the Mets this afternoon and he had a nice rebound effort, allowing just two runs and two hits in four innings, thanks to a Colby Rasmus two run home run in the first inning.

The Mets were trailing 5-0 through six innings as both Pat Misch and Francisco Rodriguez turned in uneven efforts this afternoon – Misch allowed a run to the Cardinals in the bottom of the fifth and Rodriguez allowed two runs in the sixth inning.

However, in the top of the seventh, the Mets got on the board thanks to a leadoff double by Fernando Martinez, and Alex Cora followed with a double to advance Martinez to third, and then Chris Coste grounded out to score Martinez to make it 5-1 in favor of the Cardinals.

The Mets would get an RBI double from Frank Catalanotto to score Cora in the seventh, but the Mets bats came alive with three runs in the ninth, thanks to another RBI from Catalanotto, a passed ball by Matt Pagnozzi to score Jason Pridie, and then a solo home run from Ike Davis to tie things at five a piece.

However, in the bottom of the ninth, former Met Ruben Gotay hit a solo home run off of Kiko Calero to give the Cardinals a 6-5 victory.

Game Ball:

Goes to Ike Davis for his game tying, solo home run in the top of the ninth inning.

Up Next:

The Mets will send a squad to Kissimmee tomorrow to face the Astros at 1:05 pm, and will also host the University of Michigan at Tradition Field, with action set to start at 1:10 pm.

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…i’d have to vote for Turk Wendell, Tug McGraw, John Franco, Jesse Orosco, Randy Myers, Roger McDowell, and Dennis Cook…

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The Mets head back to Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter today to take on the Cardinals. Game time is 1:05 pm.

Today’s lineup is as follows:

1. Gary Matthews Jr., CF
2. Luis Castillo, 2B
3. Fernando Tatis, 3B
4. Mike Jacobs, 1B
5. Fernando Martinez, RF
6. Alex Cora, SS
7. Jason Pridie, LF
8. Chris Coste, C
9. John Maine, P

Jenrry Mejia, Kiko Calero, and Elmer Dessens are also scheduled to pitch.

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