Daily Archives: July 2, 2008
During last night’s win against the Cardinals, the Mets scored seven runs on 14 hits, scoring in each of the fourth, fifth and sixth innings.
Manuel, on the offense, talking to reporters after the game, said:
“I have to see this on a consistent basis. Obviously, when you perform the way we did tonight, it gives you hope. You know it’s there. It’s just a matter of it becoming consistent. If we can get to that point, we’ll feel better about ourselves.”
…this has been the main reason for the Mets struggles this season, in my opinion…they go from looking like an offensive juggernaut to looking overmatched far too often…of course, we haven’t seen the lineup stay healthy all at one time for more than a few games, but once they start putting up consistent offensive performances i see no reason why this team can’t break the .500 barrier and make a run towards the playoffs…
Tagged Mike Nichols |Ben Shpigel of the New York Times reports RHP Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez may make his first rehab start next week and may be able to join the team by the end of the month.
…who is the el duque fella you speak of…
According to Shpigel, Hernandez threw batting practice on Tuesday in Port St. Lucie and the team is still deciding where he will make his rehab starts and whether to use him in relief or in the rotation once he returns to the major league roster.
Hernandez has been rehabbing a strained tendon in his foot.
Shpigel also reports on Sandy Alomar’s work with the team’s infielders to improve their defense and Jerry Manuel’s management of Pedro Martinez.
Tagged Mike Nichols, Orlando Hernandez |
According to a source close to MetsBlog.com, Matt Cerrone injured his toe while getting ready for work this morning and took himself to the emergency room for x-rays.
Cerrone, who has previously been bothered by knee problems and peanut butter, is expected to miss at least several hours of posting on MetsBlog.
…i get the sense that he will be okay, but apparently the toe is in bad shape… no word on whether the injury will require a walking boot or a stint in extended spring training…
…Update…
X-rays revealed a severe break. Doctors have confirmed that Cerrone will require crutches and walking boot.
…amazing… this team just can’t avoid the injury bug…
Tagged Ted Berg |According to a report in Newsday, John Maine will make his scheduled start on Saturday and does not have a so-called “dead arm.”
David Lennon writes:
Maine blamed a harried workweek for his poor preparation and said his side session Friday – the day of the split-stadium doubleheader – was rushed. As for his next start, Saturday in Philadelphia, the Mets aren’t worried.
For more on Maine, check out the Journal News.
Reliever Duaner Sanchez went down hard in the eighth inning of last night’s game after taking a Yadier Molina line drive off the inside of his left knee.
According to a report in the New York Post, Sanchez knows he will be sore but doesn’t expect to miss any action.
To watch SNY.tv’s exclusive Post Game Extra, hosted by Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez, including highlights and quotes from last night’s win against the Cardinals, click here:
