Daily Archives: March 31, 2009
In his debut column for SNY, Howard Megdal breaks 
down what an ace is supposed to look like, i.e., Johan Santana.
Brandon Bilko of Priced Out of the Citi explains why Oliver Perez got lucky, despite allowing just one run in 6.2. innings against the O’s last night.
Toby from Mets Minor League Blog was a guest on the Buffalo Bisons preview show, which you can listen to at MiLB.com.
During last night’s game on SNY, Johan Santana did an impersonation of Mets VP of Media Relations Jay Horwitz, which you can watch at Zoe’s Pick Me Up Some Mets.
Shannon from Mets Police is hoping for new Karma from Citi Field, writing, “Here’s to hoping the new building brings a new start for this franchise.”
Lastly, Jayson Stark of ESPN.com lists what he believes is the All-Money Player Team, which includes Johan Santana; the All Pay-Per-View Team, which also includes Santana; the All-Bull Market Team; the All-Bear Market Team, which includes Oliver Perez; the All-Money-for-Nothing Team, which includes Luis Castillo and Billy Wagner; and the All-Chapter-11–Team, which includes Ramon Castro; among other types of teams.
Last night, in a win against the O’s, Oliver Perez tossed 93 pitches, allowing one run, four hits and one walk while striking out one hitter.
“I just thought tonight he was pretty consistent with his delivery and stuff,” Jerry Manuel said, speaking to reports following the game. “When he can get us that far and then we have the type of people we have down there finishing the game, it could be a good combination for us.”
According to Ben Shpigel in the New York Times, ‘When Manuel came out to retrieve Perez in the seventh inning Monday night, he was smiling. When Perez jogged away, he doffed his cap to a standing crowd.’
“I’m very pleased with his hard work the last week,” pitching coach Dan Warthen is quoted as saying about Perez in the Daily News. “I think he’s back to where he was last year.”
In the Bergen Record, Steve Popper explains the difference in last night’s start, compared to previous starts this spring, writing:
“For example, in the fourth inning on a 2-2 pitch to Luke Scott, Perez floated a fastball down the middle that Scott just crushed, sending it soaring far over the right field fence, beyond the berm and onto the walkway. But it was just a few feet foul, sending Scott back to the plate.
This time, Perez came back with a slider, starting it at Scott’s knees and making it disappear into the dirt as he flailed at it for a third strike – a perfect pitch after an imperfect one.”
“I had to forget about what happened last time and get better,” Perez told reporters, speaking from his locker after the game. “After the last game, this type of game made me feel good.”
Perez did not crack 91 mph with his fastball, but said, “Every time it’s going to get better… I feel strong.”
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