Notes: Pre Game from Citi Field
According to Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post, on Twitter, the Mets have signed Chip Ambres, who will be assigned to Triple-A Buffalo.
Update, 4:00 pm:
Jerry Manuel will use the same lineup tonight as last night, with Luis Castillo leading off, then Alex Cora, Carlos Beltran, Gary Sheffield, David Wright, Fernando Tatis, Ryan Church, Omir Santos and Mike Pelfrey.
Update, 4:25 pm:
Prior to the game, Manuel said he had no problem with Cole Hamels‘s remarks about his team being ‘choke artists,’ like he told WFAN last winter.
“That’s good for baseball,” he said, about the comment.
Update, 4:29 pm:
Manuel said he had no problem with Johan Santana‘s actions last night when he was told to come out of the game.
Manuel said Santana did not make a plea to stay in the game.
Update, 4:33 pm:
Manuel said Alex Cora is a vocal leader for this club, noting he has done ‘a lit of different things for this club.’
He said he prefers to have Luis Castillo bat leadoff against a left-handed pitcher, but likes Cora hitting leadoff against a righty.
Update, 5:42 pm:
J. J. Putz is talking with reporters at his locker, with his arm in a sling.
