Daily Archives: August 2, 2008
The Mets (58–51) will play the Astros (51–57) today in Minute Maid Park in Houston, starting at 7:05 pm EDT.
Mets 23–year-old prospect Dan Murphy will make his major-league debut today, while batting sixth and starting in left field.
Murphy batted .308 with 13 HR and 67 RBI for the Mets Double-A Binghamton affiliate before being promoted to New Orleans for one game.
Johan Santana (9-7, 2.93 ERA) will start for the Mets, while Roy Oswalt (8-8, 4.67 ERA) will pitch for the Astros.
…enjoy, and as always, Let’s Go Mets…
Willie Randolph, wearing a Yankees jersey and cap, 
was just introduced on field to the Yankee Stadium crowd prior to today’s Old Timer’s Game, and was received with a long, loud, standing ovation.
…in the span of a few seconds, i felt happy for him, angry, annoyed, sad, etc., all at once…
…that said, apparently, you can go home again…
For more on Randolph’s return to Yankee Stadium in pinstripes, check out Bryan Hoch’s report for MLB.com.
Tagged Willie Randolph |
According to the Miami Herald, the Marlins acquired LHP Arthur Rhodes from the Mariners so they can bring in a lefty who gets lefties out:
“Renyel Pinto, who gets hit harder by lefties than by right-handers, and Mark Hendrickson, a starter-turned-long-reliever, are the only lefties in the bullpen. Former first-round draft pick Taylor Tankersley was supposed to fill that role, but he has been such a disappointment that the Marlins sent him to Triple A Albuquerque (N.M.) and made left-handed relief one of their priorities as the trading deadline approached. Left-handers are hitting .195 against Rhodes, who was 2-1 with a 2.86 ERA with Seattle.”
The Nationals release of veteran players turned them into MLB’s youngest team, just in time for the team photo. Two of those young players, Elijah Dukes and Lastings Milledge, knocked out two hits Friday night, the former adding a double while the latter homered.
Clint Sammons performance with the bat allowed the Braves to DFA Corky Miller, especially once they learned Brian McCann was cleared to pinch hit. I hope they don’t rush McCann back too quickly, however. Ryan Church should serve as an example here.
Phillies RHP Cole Hamels says he’s not hurt. His catcher notes the real problem with the pitcher, in a quote from the Philadelphia Daily News:
“Carlos Ruiz had a different view. ‘I don’t see anything different. He’s still got good stuff,’ the catcher said. ‘But his best pitch is his changeup and he’s been leaving it up [in the strike zone] in the last two games.’
Hamels allowed eight home runs in his last five starts.
For more real-time information, news, links and stats from around MLB, check out Baseball Musings.
Adam Rubin of the Daily News reports Mets prospect Dan Murphy has been promoted from Triple-A New Orleans and will join the Mets in Houston tonight for their game against the Astros.
Murphy batted .308 with 13 HR and 67 RBI for the Mets Double-A Binghamton affiliate before being promoted to New Orleans for one game.
Rubin’s report also includes information on the possible promotion of Mets pitching prospect Jon Niese.
…Update…11:06am…
At his blog for the Daily News, Adam Rubin reports, Murphy was called up to take Marlon Anderson‘s, who placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a hamstring issue, spot on the roster.
Tagged Mike Nichols |
John Maine will not make his next scheduled start on Sunday against the Astros due to a strained rotator-cuff.
The Mets will also use a spot starter in a makeup game against the Pirates on August 11th. The buzz is that LHP Jon Niese will be called up from triple-A New Orleans to make the start.
Tagged Regis Courtemanche |The Mets (58–51) lost to the Astros (51–57) by the score of 7 to 3 in Houston on Friday night.
The Mets have lost four of their last six games.
For a recap, boxscore, stats, etc., go to SNY.tv, or click play to watch SNY’s Post Game Extra:
The Mets continue their three-game series with the Astros in Houston on Saturday, starting at 7:05 pm EDT, with Johan Santana (9-7, 2.93 ERA) taking on Roy Oswalt (8-8, 4.67 ERA).
