As Cerrone pointed out on Wednesday, David Wright has done a commercial for ESPN which debuted on Friday.
If you haven’t seen it yet, here it is.
…i was having issues viewing it earlier so hopefully the site is fixed now…
…although funny, if i had to choose i think i would go with carmelo’s over wright’s…

Tom Glavine pitched well, going six innings, giving up 3 runs off 5 hits, striking out 7, and walking none as the Mets beat the Dodgers 6 to 5. Glavine got into some trouble in the sixth inning but overall had a solid final performance before his next start opening the season in St. Louis. [...]

Adam Rubin reports on his blog for the Daily News that the Mets have optioned RHP Jorge Sosa to Triple-A New Orleans.
…certainly no shock there…On a related note, Rubin catches up with an anxious Joe Smith, who has a roster spot all but locked up.

Tonight, at 11 pm, I will be appearing on New York Baseball Online’s talk radio show to discuss the Mets, airing live on WGBB AM 1240 in New York.
To listen online, click here or here starting at 11 pm.

Willie Randolph, talking with reporters prior to tonight’s game, on his reaction to news that Duaner Sanchez has a hairline fracture in his shoulder, which will require surgery…
“I wasn’t really counting on him.  Obviously, it’s a setback for him, personally, but we’ll just continue to get guys ready to pick up the slack until he’s back.  [...]

Tonight’s lineup as the Mets take on the Dodgers at Tradition Field, starting at 7:10 pm EDT:
1) Jose Reyes - SS2) David Wright - 3B3) Carlos Beltran - CF4) Moises Alou - LF5) Paul Lo Duca - C6) Shawn Green - RF7) Julio Franco - 1B Jose Valentin - 2B9) Tom Glavine - SP
LHP [...]

Ed Coleman spoke with Mike and The Mad Dog a few moments ago on WFAN and explained that Duaner Sanchez has a hairline fracture and should be out at least 4 months.
…four months seems optimistic, seeing that he needs surgery…ouch, tough break, see ya when we see ya duaner…

The Marlins have traded former-Mets RHP Yusmeiro Petit to the D’Backs for former-Mets RHP Jorge Julio, reports the Associated Press.

At his blog for the Journal News, John Delcos relays a positive quote from Mets OF Lastings Milledge, who talked with reporters at Tradition Field today, and who is eyeing a return to action for Wednesday.
Milledge suffered a contusion in his right hand, after being hit by a pitch during yesterday’s game.

At his blog for ESPN.com, Peter Gammons reveals that the real reason the 2002 All Star Game ended up tied was because a pitcher on one of the teams had been drinking and was not available to pitch, so the game was called.
…looks like someone was having a little too much fun down there…i’m hoping [...]

…the word from shea is that Duaner Sanchez may have pulled another ligament in his surgically-repaired shoulder, and will most certainly need surgery, for the second time in six months…in other words, it will be a long while before we see him back on the mound at shea…wow, what a disaster…i’m speechless…
…Update…3 pm…
At his blog for the [...]

…suprisingly, this post has made it’s way on to The Huffington Post, and states that i have removed the ad, which i have yet to do…eiether way, i’m glad to see MetsBlog.com being linked to from outside the sports blogosphere…too bizarre…
In the last few days, I have been sent several e-mails complaining about the Rudy [...]

At his blog for ESPN.com, Buster Olney figures out that the Mets have the seventh most difficult schedule during April among teams in the National League.
…this doesn’t really concern me…what concerns me is that the team does not appear to be playing a strong brand of Willie Ball…the bell rings in less than a week, [...]

According to a company press release, via PR Newswire, MetsBlog.com ranks third among Baseball’s Top 10 Blogs, a list which was recently published by Sports Media Challenge’s Sports Blog Index.
Tyler Blezinski’s Athletics Nation sits atop this month’s list, followed by Dave Pinto’s Baseball Musings.
According to the release, “There are three criteria that Sports Media Challenge use to rank blogs for the [...]

In a post for The Hardball Times, John Beamer answers 6 questions pertaining to the Atlanta Braves including “Can the Braves Beat the Mets?”
Beamer writes:
“This is the $64 million question. The answers to the first four
questions suggest that the Braves could easily add another five wins to
their 2006 total. Add in a dollop of luck [...]