Daily Archives: July 9, 2008
According to SNY, Moises Alou left his rehab game for Double-A Binghamton tonight with cramps in his left hamstring.
…seriously, this guy is totally incapable of not hurting himself…i have really never seen anything like this…i mean, he may as well be my grandfather out there right now…
He will re-evaluated tomorrow, and told reporters after the game he will likely have an MRI.
Following last night’s game, Alou told the Norwich Bulletin that he would be able to return to the Mets by this weekend.
However, prior to today’s game, Jerry Manuel told reporters it might make more sense for Alou to simply wait on his return until after the All-Star Break.
…or, until he stumbles upon the fountain of youth…hell, he spends enough time in florida these days, he may actually find it…
Tagged Moises Alou |Tonight’s game was interrupted after the fifth inning due to a 40–minute rain delay.
Johan Santana did not return after the delay, despite throwing just 77 pitches and having not allowed a run.
…my first reaction was, ‘Oh, no, he must be hurt.’…
Following the game, Jerry Manuel told reporters that once Santana’s pitch count approached 80 pitches, coupled with the near-60 minute delay, he didn’t feel the need to send his starting pitcher back out on the field.
Manuel made no mention of an injury, and told reporters it was his decision based solely on the factors listed above.
…Update…11:08 pm…
Santana told reporters after the game that he could ‘definitely’ have pitched if asked following the rain delay, adding:
“I was ready…I felt good, but he told me that I had enough and that I might go on Sunday, which is fine, whatever I can do to help the team…I’ll be ready.”
According to Santana, Manuel and Dan Warthen said he could be used in relief of Mike Pelfrey on Sunday.
The Mets (47–44) defeated the Giants (39–52) by the score of 5 to 0 in Shea Stadium.
The Mets have won five games in a row, which is their longest winning streak of the year.
For a recap, boxscore, stats, etc., go to SNY.tv.
Johan Santana continued to pitch outstanding baseball, as he has done in his last seven starts. However, tonight, he got a win, while allowing no runs and just three hits in just five innings of work. Oddly, he didn’t return to the game after a 40–minutes rain delayed which followed the fifth inning, despite throwing only 77 pitches. Nevertheless, he was in total control in the time he was on the mound. Vintage Santana.- In the fourth inning, with runners on first and second, Jose Reyes made a grab with some fancy footwork up the middle which saved a run and ended the inning.
- In the bottom of the fourth, with two outs, Carlos Delgado reached base on a double, which was followed by a walk to Fernando Tatis and a three-run, two-run home run by Ramon Castro.
- In the eighth, Argenis Reyes ripped a two-out RBI double, which was followed by a two-out RBI single from Jose Reyes. I love it, Reyes driving in Reyes.
- By the way, Argenis Reyes is 3 for 8 with two runs scored during his limited time with the Mets.
- Hello, bullpen. Nice job, gentlemen. Aaron Heilman took over for Santana, and pitched two scoreless innings, which was followed by Duaner Sanchez and Joe Smith, who made the Giants look like amateurs, setting them down all six batters they faced.
The Mets were in total command all night. This may be one of the most fundamentally sound, clean, and easy game they have played all season long.
The Mets end their three-game series with the Giants tomorrow at Shea Stadium, starting at 1:10 pm, with John Maine (8-6, 3.91 ERA) taking on Barry Zito (4-12, 5.73 ERA).
The Game:
The Mets (46-44) play the middle game of their three-game series against the Giants (39-51) tonight at Shea Stadium, starting at 7:10 pm.
The Lineup:
- SS Jose Reyes
- RF Endy Chavez
- 3B David Wright – VOTE WRIGHT NOW!
- CF Carlos Beltran
- 2B Damion Easley
- 1B Carlos Delgado
- LF Fernando Tatis
- C Ramon Castro
- P Johan Santana
The Pitchers:
LHP Johan Santana (7-7, 2.96 ERA) starts for the Mets.
LHP Jonathan Sanchez (8-4, 3.87 ERA) starts for the Giants.
How To Catch It:
Tonight’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 |
The Mets have placed Tony Armas Jr. on the 15-day disabled list due to a pulled adominal muscle.
Carlos Muniz has been recalled to take Armas’ spot on the 25-man roster.
…jeez, muniz is racking up the frequent flyer miles on the Heath Bell Express…
Tagged Mike Nichols, Tony Armas |According to MLB.com, as of the recent 3 p.m. update, David Wright continues to trail Brewers OF Corey Hart in fan voting for the final spot on the National League All Star Team.
To vote for Wright, click here, or follow the link in the side bar.
Voting ends at 5 p.m. EDT on Thursday.
…by the way, the brewers are going to great lengths to get hart elected to the all star game, even campaigning for him with a logo in the dirt behind home plate…
…photo via Uni Watch…
Tagged Mike Nichols |
Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen was a guest on WFAN’s Mike and the Maddog earlier today, and said he would like Pedro Martinez to attack the strike zone more, and to stop being picky about painting the corners of the plate.
Warthen says Johan Santana has been pitching well, his last start was his best of the season, but he has been the victim of some very bad luck.
To listen to Warthen’s entire interview, go to WFAN.com.
…thanks to Adam T. Intern for the link and info…
Tagged WFAN |Johan Santana is just 7–7, but with a 2.98 ERA, in 18 starts this season, during which 
the Mets are 9–9.
In his last six starts, the Mets are 0-6 and have averaged just two runs per game, while he has a 2.45 ERA.
Santana is tied for the fifth-best ERA in the National League, while he is sixth in the league in strike outs.
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SNY and Sovereign Bank are giving you the chance to tour Shea Stadium, attend batting practice and join Ron Darling in the broadcast booth as he prepares for the game.
For more information on how to enter the sweepstakes, which ends Friday, click here.
Tagged Ron Darling, SNY |The following video is of SNY.tv’s Ted Berg making his first-ever appearance during Nissan Post Game Extra:
…well done, ted…that is hilarious, though totally accidental…
