Daily Archives: February 28, 2009
The Mets (2-2) lost to the Tigers (2-2) by the score of 7-to-2 this afternoon.
For a complete boxscore, check out SNY.tv.
In case you missed it, here are a few notes:
- Jon Niese took the loss allowing two runs on two hits and two walks, while striking out two in his first spring training start.
- Daniel Murphy played all eight innings in left field and was 1-for-5 at the plate.
- Bobby Parnell pitched two scoreless innings, allowing only three walks.
- Brian Stokes gave up a run on two hits during his two innings of work.
The Game:
The Mets (2-1) take on the Tigers (1-2) today at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida, starting at 1:05 p.m.
The Lineup:
- CF Angel Pagan
- 2B A. Green
- LF Daniel Murphy
- DH Bobby Kielty
- 1B Nick Evans
- RF Jeremy Reed
- C Robinson Cancel
- 3B Ramon Martinez
- SS Alex Cora
The Pitchers:
Jon Niese is expected to start for the Mets. Schedule to follow Niese in today’s game will be Bobby Parnell, Brian Stokes, Matt DeSalvo, Heriberto Reules, Valerio de los Santos, Jon Switzer and J.J. Putz.
Jon Kibler, Bobby Seay and Brandon Lyon are expected to pitch for the Tigers.
Update, 1:39 pm:
The Associated Press writes, “Johan Santana says that his opening day start could be in jeopardy as he continues to battle tightness in his elbow.”
According to the report, “Santana said he would need another two or three batting practice sessions with two days off in between before making his first Grapefruit League start.”
Original Post:
Johan Santana told reporters today that he has slight tendonitis above his left elbow, which will likely cause him to miss his first scheduled Grapefruit League start.
Santana met with team doctors and management earlier this morning.
So far, the team has given no indication that Santana will return to New York for an MRI, though it would not shock me if he were wisked away while the team and reporters were out of town covering a road game.
To learn more about Santana’s plan of attack, and road to recovery, check out David Lennon’s blog for Newsday and Adam Rubin’s blog for the Daily News.
Like I said yesterday, until he takes the mound in a game, and pitches pain free, I’m going to be worried, no matter how much the team tries to downplay this.
The Mets announced today that $5 tickets for the March 29th game between St. John’s and Georgetown at Citi Field will go on sale March 2nd at 10 a.m.
This “inaugural” game starts at 1:10 p.m., with gates opening at 10:40.
Tickets can be bought on Mets.com or by calling (718)507-TIXX.
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