Daily Archives: June 14, 2009
Following today’s game, Johan Santana told reporters he has been pitching with some aches and pains of late, including a stiff back, a split nail, and a blister, but otherwise he feels ‘fine.’
…frankly, he has looked soft, and is leaving a ton of balls over the plate… he just hasn’t been sharp, for whatever reason, and it’s coming at a terrible time…
Update, 8:01 pm:
…i was at the game, so it was difficult to really watch him… but, in watching his innings at home, on TV, it seems like that missing one– or two-mph on his fastball and making the difference between it and the change-up not enough to get swings and misses… and, instead, they’re making solid contact, especially on balls in the zone… hopefully, this gets straightened out by his next start…
The Yankees defeated the Mets, 15-0, this afternoon at Yankee Stadium.
For a complete recap, box score and stats, click here.
The Least You Should Know:
- Johan Santana did not pitch well, allowing nine runs on nine hits over three innings. His velocity appeared to be down, and at times he had trouble controlling his slider.
- A.J. Burnett pitched himself into and out of trouble early, most notably in the third inning, when the Mets loaded the bases but could not score. He settled down to throw seven innings of scoreless ball.
- The Mets’ bullpen followed Santana by allowing six runs over five innings.
Other Observations and Notes:
- Oof.
- Johan Santana’s ERA jumped from 2.39 to 3.29 with the effort.
- Brian Stokes’ ERA jumped from 2.49 to 3.80 with the effort.
- Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez combined to go 1-for-8 in the game, but the Yankees scored 15 runs. Ugh.
- Santana said after the game that he’s fine and he has no dead arm issue.
- For what it’s worth, K-Rod and Brian Bruney had to be separated before the game when Bruney tried to make amends for earlier comments. For more, check out Christian Red’s report in the Daily News.
The Game Ball:
- Goes to Jerry Manuel, for finding a clever way out of having to watch the last three innings.
According SNY’s Kevin Burkhardt, Yankees set-up man Brian Bruney and Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez had an altercation in the outfield during BP.
They were seperated from one another by players from both sides.
Today’s Game:
The Mets (32-28, 14-17 Road) look to sweep play the rubber-game of their three-game series against the Yankees (35-27, 19-12 Home) today at Yankee Stadium starting at 1:05 p.m.
On The Mound:
- LHP Johan Santana (8-3, 2.39 ERA) starts for the Mets.
- LHP A.J. Burnett (4-3, 4.89 ERA) takes the hill for the Yankees.
The Lineup:
- Alex Cora, SS
- Fernando Martinez, LF
- Carlos Beltran, CF
- David Wright, 3B
- Ryan Church, RF
- Gary Sheffield, DH
- Daniel Murphy, 1B
- Brian Schneider, C
- Luis Castillo, 2B
Today’s Broadcast:
- Today’s broadcast can be seen locally on PIX11 & YES and heard on WFAN.
According to Bart Hubbuch in a post to Twitter, the Mets have acquired infielder Javier Castillo from the Chicago White Sox and have assigned him to AAA Buffalo.
Tagged News |Alex Cora will leadoff for the Mets today, followed by Fernando Martinez in LF, Carlos Beltran in CF, David Wright at 3B, Ryan Church in RF, Gary Sheffield at DH, Daniel Murphy at 1B, Brian Schneider catching, and Luis Castillo at 2B.
Tagged News |
My Yankee-fan wife and I will be attending today’s Mets-Yankees game in the new Yankee Stadium.
She and I will be sitting in the bleachers, and I’m wearing my white Mets shirt, so hopefully I make it back alive.
As usual, while out at the ballpark, I will be making live posts using Twitter, including pictures and random observations, which you can follow below:
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In his Sunday Q&A, for the New York Post, Steve Serby sits down with Keith Hernandez to talk September collapses, broadcasting, Richard Nixon, relief pitching, and Jerry Manuel’s future.
The Nationals will soon fire manager Manny Acta, according to FoxSports.com, SI.com, and others.
…i wonder if he ends up back in the Mets organization…
Ken Davidoff of Newsday blogs about a variety of Mets and Yankees topics, from K-Rod to Fernando Nieve.
Mack, from Mack’s Mets, takes a look down the road at the future shortstop, second baseman, etc., for the Mets.
Lastly, speaking of prospects, Toby Hyde from Mets Minor League Blog will be on WFAN tonight at 7:30 pm to talk about Mets prospects.
To listen live, go to WFAN.com.
“Friday night was a tough night for me. I couldn’t sleep,” Luis Castillo told reporters before yesterday’s win. “So I couldn’t wait to come to the ballpark, be in the lineup and get ready for the game. I want to put everything in the past.”
In the Star-Ledger, Brian Costa writes about Castillo’s day, and the support he received from his teammates.
…i think this may have helped them as a ‘team,’ because i have been sent all sorts of nuggets from friends in the clubhouse pointing out how castillo’s teammates were making a serious effort to have his back, and in some ways it might have pulled them all closer… time will tell…
The Daily News and the New York Post 
recap the back-and-forth, or ‘war of words,’ between Yankees set-up man Brian Bruney and Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez.
…seriously, who cares… why exactly am i supposed to care what brian bruney thinks… i didn’t even know who he was until i read this article… this is the kind of manufactured nonsense that makes me read less and less of what is written by newspaper people… i mean, brian bruney… really…
Update, 12:10 p.m…
According to David Lennon on Twitter, “K-Rod and Bruney nearly came to blows and had to be separated during an argument in LF during BP.”
…this makes today’s game that much more interesting…
