Daily Archives: June 27, 2008
The Mets (39–40) lost to the Yankees (43–37) by the score of 9 to 0 in Shea Stadium tonight.
For a complete recap, boxscore, stats, etc., go to SNY.tv.
However, in case you missed it, know that the Mets left the bases loaded twice in the first three innings, without ever scoring a run; after that, they essentially shut down at the plate; meanwhile, Pedro Martinez was not very sharp, allowing six runs and 12 base runners in just over five innings pitched.
Man, baseball is complicated. I mean, seven hours ago the Mets looked like an offensive super-power, scoring 15 runs in one game; yet, just a few hours later, on the very same day, with much of the same players in the lineup, they end up making Sidney Ponson look like Sandy Koufax. Unreal.
By the way, once again, faced with the chance to move beyond a .500 record, the Mets lose and remain under .500. Ugh.
All that said, it was a pleasure to watch Pedro Martinez face Alex Rodriguez. One of my favorite moments in baseball is taking in these sort of historic match ups. Tonight, Martinez got Rodriguez to pop out, which was followed by a walk in his second at bat. However, Martinez got Rodriguez to swing and miss for a strike out in his third at bat on a soft, ‘floaty,’ looping curve ball, which Rodriguez was way out in front of. Good stuff.
The Mets continue their three-game series against the Yankees at Shea Stadium tomorrow, at 3:55 pm, with Johan Santana (8-5, 4.04 ERA) facing Andy Pettitte (8-5, 4.04 ERA).
The Game:
The Mets (39-39) continue their four-game series against the Yankees (42-37) with the completion of their day-night, two stadium doubleheader today at Shea Stadium, starting 8:10 pm EDT.
The Lineup:
- SS Jose Reyes
- 2B Luis castillo
- 3B David Wright
- CF Carlos Beltran
- 1B Carlos Delgado
- LF Trot Nixon
- C Ramon Castro
- RF Endy Chavez
- P Pedro Martinez
The Pitchers:
RHP Pedro Martinez (2-1, 6.57 ERA) starts for the Mets. Martinez is 11-10 with a 3.03 ERA in 31 career starts versus the Yankees
RHP Sidney Ponson (4-1, 3.88 ERA) starts for the Yankees. In three career starts versus the Mets, Ponson is 1-1 with a 2.86 ERA.
How To Catch It:
Tonight’s game can be seen locally on CW11 and heard locally on WFAN.
The Bleachers:
For a live chat, head over to The Hot Foot Bleachers.
…enjoy, and as always, Let’s Go Mets…
Tagged Mike Nichols |Earlier today I pointed out that Carlos Delgado had been the second least-productive starting first baseman in the National League, while also 
noting that only two starting second baseman have fewer hits than Luis Castillo.
What’s worse, during my pre-game segment on SNY, I mentioned how underwhelming Delgado has been.
Naturally, during today’s win against the Yankees, Delgado hit two home runs with a team-record nine RBI, while Castillo reached base five times while scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
…excellent…hey, remind me to rip these two guys before every game…jeez…excuse me while i go wipe the egg from my face…
The Mets (39-39) defeated the Yankees (42-37) by a score of 15 to 6 today in Yankee Stadium.
For a complete recap, boxscore, stats, etc., go to SNY.tv.
However, in case you missed it, know that:
- Carlos Delgado was an absolute moster today, going 3-for-5 with 2 HR and 9 RBI. And, no that is not a typo, Carlos Delgado really did drive in nine runs today.
- David Wright continued his hot hitting since getting the day off on Tuesday, going 4-for-5 with 3 RBI.
- Carlos Beltran also drove in three runs.
- Mike Pelfrey was moderately effective today in his five innings of work, allowing four runs on eight hits and four walks while striking out five.
- Aaron Heilman continues to pitch well with another scoreless inning of work and now has only one one run over his last 13.0 IP.
Great start to an important 12 game stretch for the Mets.
The Mets look to sweep their doubleheader versus the Yankees tonight, with Pedro Martinez taking the hill, game time 8:10 pm.
In his latest Rumblings & Grumblings column for ESPN.com, Jayson Stark notes that the Mets ‘might’ shop Oliver Perez, writing; “An official of one team who spoke with the Mets’ brass this week reports the Mets are so fed up with Perez’s inconsistency, they’re about ready to listen to offers for him.”
…not that i’m totally on board with this, but if the Mets are willing to lose perez to free agency after this season, perhaps it better serves their interests to deal him before he further damages his trade value rather than just lose him later on…
Stark also pens that the Braves are looking for a bat in the outfield and suggests Raul Ibanez, Jason Bay or Xavier Nady.
...the buzz from new york suggests the Mets are looking at the same caliber outfielders…
According to Stark, the Phillies are reportedly interested in Erik Bedard as well.
Lastly, Tony Pena may be on the list of potential replacements for Jerry Manuel after this season, if he is indeed replaced.
Tagged Oliver Perez, Phillies, Regis Courtemanche |The Game:
The Mets (38-39) begin a four-game series against the Yankees (42-36) with a day-night, two stadium doubleheader today at Yankee Stadium, starting 2:05 pm EDT.
The Lineup:
- SS Jose Reyes
- 2B Luis Castillo
- 3B David Wright
- CF Carlos Beltran
- DH Carlos Delgado
- RF Trot Nixon
- LF Marlon Anderson
- 1B Fernando Tatis
- C Brian Schneider
The Pitchers:
RHP Mike Pelfrey (4-6, 4.30 ERA) starts for the Mets. This is his first career start against the Yankees. Pelfrey is 2-2 with a 6.25 ERA in six road starts this season.
RHP Dan Giese (1-2, 0.64 ERA) starts for the Yankees. In his first career start for the Yankees on on June 21 versus the Reds, Giese allowed three runs, no earned, on four hits whiles striking out five ovr 6.2 IP. This is first career start versus the Mets.
The Notes:
In the 62 regular season games versus the Yankees, the Mets are 27-35, including 0-4 in the previous two day-night, two stadium doubleheaders.
The Mets are 6-4 following an off day this season.
Carlos Beltran is 20-for-57 (.351) with 2 2B, 5 HR and 14 RBI over his last 15 games. He is batting .193 with 7 HR and 29 RBI in his career versus the Yankees.
Aaron Heilman has posted a 0.75 ERA in 12.0 IP in June.
The Yankees are 15-10 in day games this season.
Alex Rodriguez is batting .387 with 8 2B, 7 HR and 24 RBI since May 30. He is first all-time with 146 RBI during Interleague play.
How To Catch It:
Today’s game can be seen locally on SNY and heard locally on WFAN.
The Bleachers:
For a live chat, head over to The Hot Foot Bleachers.
…enjoy, and as always, Let’s Go Mets…
Tagged Mike Nichols |In a pre game interview that will appear during SNY’s Pre Game Show, Billy Wagner tells Kevin Burkhardt that he is available to pitch in both of today’s games.
Wagner also talks with Burkhardt about Jerry Manuel’s recent decision to designate definitive roles in the team’s bullpen.
SNY’s Pre Game Show will begin at 1 pm, outside on the plaza by the network’s studio on 51 st and Sixth Avenue.
…i’m in the main studio setting up for my segment, which should air around 1:15 pm or so…what’s worse, SNY.tv’s Ted Berg and i will be filming a web segment later, and he’s outside the studio mocking me as we speak…gotta love it…
In a post for his blog at Yahoo!, ‘Duk remembers classic teammate fights and relives the disdain held between Keith Hernandez and Darryl Strawberry, more specifically when they fought at ‘photo day’ in 1989.
‘Duk also relays a must read excerpt from Bob Klapisch and John Harper’s book, “The Worst Team Money Could Buy: The Collapse of the New York Mets”.
…ah, the good ol’ days…this is the ‘fight’ that the current team lacks, for better or worse…
Tagged Regis Courtemanche |
In terms of OPS, Carlos Delgado is the second least-productive starting first baseman in the National League.
…i know, you must be shocked…
…what’s more, if you remove the only hot week delgado had this season, which was the first week of the season by the way, he’s batting .219 with a .295 OBP…
In his last 623 at bats, spanning six months of baseball, Delgado is batting .254.
Similarly, Luis Castillo is the fifth least-productive second baseman, checking in behind nine others, including Mark DeRosa and Kaz Matsui.
Only Rickie Weeks has fewer hits than Castillo among starting second baseman, while only Adam la Roche and Todd Helton have driven in fewer runs than Delgado at first.
Meanwhile, Damion Easley, Marlon Anderson, Endy Chavez, Trot Nixon, Fernando Tatis, Moises Alou and Angel Pagan have all played left field for the Mets this season.
Together, making one left fielder, they have hit .184 with two home runs and 30 RBI, good for worst in the National League.
…umm, repeat that, .184…one…eighty…four…jeeez…
Tagged Stats |This weekend on SNY’s Mets Weekly, the show looks back at the five best moments in Subway Series history, including Roger Clemens facing Shawn Estes, Mr. Koo’s wild ride and David Wright‘s walk off hit.
Speaking of ‘great moments,’ A&E Home Video recently released The New York Mets: Essential Games of Shea Stadium, which you can purchase here.
The six-DVD set includes the complete-game broadcasts, commentary and bonus features from what A&E believes are 
the most historic games in Mets history, including Game 4 of the 1969 World Series, Game 3 of the 1986 NLCS, Game 6 of the 1986 World Series, Game 5 of the 1999 NLCS, Piazza’s HR on Sept. 21, 2001 against the Braves, and David Wright’s walk-off hit against the Yankees in 2006.
…personally, i agree with all of these, except the wright walk-off, from the Subway Series, which was a regular season game by the way…
…that said, my favorite game is Robin Ventura’s walk-off single, but mostly because i was in the building that night…otherwise, it would be Bill Buckner, which i watched from my sofa on a school night while my mom told me the Mets had no chance of winning…
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