August 23, 2008 at 4:46 pm
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by Matthew Cerrone
Luis Castillo told the Mets he needs a few more days before bing activated from the disabled list today.
Interesting, in that the rule stipulates he must be activated now that his 20-day rehab allotment has expired, unless, of course, he states that he needs more time – in which case the Mets can keep him on the disabled list.
So, I wonder if, for the good of the team, knowing a player like Argenis Reyes would likely have been demoted to clear room, Castillo chose to stay on rehab.
August 23, 2008 at 12:56 pm
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by David Pinto
Hitting home runs is the only part of Chase Utley’s offense that’s better at home. His batting average is about 20 points higher on the road and his on-base average is 50 points higher. Chase collected more doubles, triples and walks, but he hit seven more home runs in four fewer games.
Cody Ross is close to his average hit going for a double. He’s knocked out 92 hits hits season good for 176 total bases. He homered, doubled and singled Friday night.
The Braves allowed 89 runs in their last 12 games, 7.4 runs per game. They are 1-11 in the stretch with Friday night starter Charlie Morton posting a 10.24 ERA despite striking out 10 batters in 9 2/3 innings. It’s all or nothing with Morton in this stretch as he allowed 16 hits and 11 walks.
Anderson Hernandez is 5 for 9 since joining the Nationals. That’s almost 1/3 of his major league hits.
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Adam Rubin of the Daily News is reporting that Orlando Hernandez has opted for surgery on his right big toe which could end his career.
The 38-year-old previously resisted the procedure because the recovery time would cost him a full season.
In 47 games (44 starts) as a Met, El Duque recorded 18 wins while striking out 240 batters in 264 innings pitched.
