Daily Archives: March 28, 2008
The Mets lost to the Orioles by the score of 4 to 3 today in Fort Lauderdale.
- Orlando Hernandez allowed one run, four hits, and one walk, while striking out two over five innings of work. He lowered his spring ERA to 6.75.
- Mike Pelfrey threw 3.2 innings, allowing three runs on six hits, while walking three and striking out two. Pelfrey’s spring ERA rose to 8.14.
- Jose Reyes had a single and a double in three at-bats. He also scored two runs and stole two bases, increasing his spring total to five.
- Carlos Beltran and Carlos Delgado were both hitless in two at-bats.
- Ryan Church was 0-for-5, leaving five men stranded.
- Fernando Tatis, who played both first base and left field, was hitless in four at-bats, lowering his spring average to .212.
…well, if today’s appearances were the determining factor for the final spot in the Mets starting rotation, then el duque clearly came out on top…i was hoping big pelf would seize the opportunity, but its becoming more obvious by the start, pelfrey needs to gain more confidence and experience by pitching in the minors…
…alright, duque, you “earned” your spot as the fifth starter, but now the question is, can you remain healthy until your expected first start on April 5…
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The Braves have claimed Ruben Gotay off waivers.
According to a team press release, Gotay will be on Atlanta’s 25–man roster.
…no pressure, Fernando Tatis…no pressure…
…this is disappointing, especially since – the whole reason behind tatis making the team instead – is because tatis is a better hitter against left-handed pitching and is more versatile…whatever…i’m not so sure tatis can hit lefties, as much as he can stand in the box against lefties…i’ll believe he can hit them when i see it…also, versatile…really…hey, i can play outfield too…it doesn’t mean i can play it well, but i can stand out there and run after the ball…so, to call tatis versatile may be a slight stretch…
…i’m probably just annoyed that it’s the Braves, actually…ugh…if he turns in to the next Melvin Mora, so help me…
In similar, but different news, Steven Register was returned to the Colorado Rockies, and Anderson Hernandez was optioned back to Triple-A New Orleans.
…according to multiple reports, and logic, the Mets had been trying to work out a trade with the Rockies so they could keep register…i suppose it could still happen, but it doesn’t seem likely…
Tagged Ruben Gotay |In five innings against the O’s today, Orlando Hernandez allowed one run, four hits, one walk and struck out two.
Mike Pelfrey is now on the mound.
According to Dovie, who is at the game, “El Duque was pretty impressive…Besides for the third, when he ran into a little trouble, he looked pretty impressive in the fourth and fifth, retiring the O’s in order – even striking out Kevin Millar and Adam Jones on a nasty change-up”
By the way, Dovie will be getting married on Sunday, according to his friend, David, so congratulations Dovie.
Tagged Orlando Hernandez |In 2005, Willie Randolph’s first season, the Mets 
finished over .500 for the first time since 2001.
In 2006, they won their division, but lost to the cardinals in Game 7 of the NLCS.
Last season, after being in first place for much of the year, they fell short of playoffs and lost the division by one game to the Phillies.
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Tagged Poll |
…according to readers who are at the game, Orlando Hernandez is back to using his traditional high leg-kick, which he had temporarily abandoned this spring…
Through four innings, Hernandez has allowed four hits, one run and one walk against the Orioles.
Tagged Orlando Hernandez |
Last season, the Twins were 17-16 on days that Johan Santana pitched.
Meanwhile, the Mets were 18–16 on days that Tom Glavine pitched.
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Tagged Poll |The Mets will face the Orioles at 1 pm today in Fort Lauderdale.
Orlando Hernandez will start for the Mets, followed by Mike Pelfrey, both of whom are competing for the final spot in the team’s starting rotation.
…in fact, Billy Wagner and Jorge Sosa will throw only a bullpen session, so that pelfrey and el duque can battle it out, mano a mano, on the mound during the game…
SS Jose Reyes will bat leadoff, followed by 2B Luis Castillo, 3B David Wright, OF Carlos Beltran, 1B Carlos Delgado, OF Ryan Church, OF Fernando Tatis and DH Brady Clark.
For more on Pelfrey vs. El Duque, check out the following clip from SNY’s Loud Mouths, featuring Adam Schein and Chris Carlin:
During a recent interview with CBS’s 60 Minutes, baseball-statistics guru Bill James responded, “David Wright,” without hesitation, when asked who he would most want to see on his dream team.
“He does everything I like,” said James, “and he’s very young.”
…james typically makes my head hurt, which is my fault, not his, but this particular in-depth analysis i can totally understand…
For more on James’s interview, go to CBSNews.com.
…thanks to Nathan K for the link…
Speaking of Wright, the following is a video interview he did with NBCSports.com, during which the discuss Johan Santana, ‘The Collapse,’ and having Pedro Martinez’s leadership in the locker room, among other things:
This week on SNY’s Mets Weekly, host Joceyln Pierce gets golf tips from Aaron Heilman and Scott Schoeneweis, while fans predict the future of Johan Santana and Pedro Martinez, and Marlon Anderson wears a mic during a spring training game.
Lastly, the show takes a closer look at the State of the Mets, with the start of the season just a few days away.
…from what i understand, i will be on air as part of the State of the Mets segment…
Mets Weekly will air on Saturday afternoon, and will re-run at various times through the following week.
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In Newsday, David Lennon conducts an outstanding Q&A with Johan Santana, who talks about his days playing center field; his switch to pitching; baseball as a business and a job; living in New York City; and, of course, his change-up - among other things.
Also in Newsday, Anthony Rieber talks with Brian Schneider, who has worked hard to get to know his new pitching staff over the last 10 days.
In the Daily News and New York Times, Tom Glavine talks about his days with the Braves, then with the Mets and again with the Braves.
Lastly, to watch a quick clip from ESPN’S Baseball Tonight, during which they preview the NL East, click play below:
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