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Featured Post: Keep Daniel Murphy In The Leadoff Spot
It doesn’t matter that Daniel Murphy hit the game-winning homer Sunday afternoon, or that he’s the Mets’ hottest hitter, he should be in the leadoff spot going forward for the Mets.
Because of Murphy’s high on-base percentage, batting him leadoff is something I have advocated, and I’m glad Terry Collins was thinking outside the box enough to make the move.
“He gets...
Ike's Offensive Plummet Drops Him To 7th In The Batting Order, Murph Leads Off For 3rd Straight Game: Mets Lineup V. Reds - May 21, 2013
Publicly the Mets are in support of Ike Davis, their lost first baseman. Davis is hitting a putrid .152 with only 9 RBI through 40 games this season. So, what's the matter?
Sitting at home watching Fearless, it drives me crazy to see him jackknife on almost every pitch he attempts to hit, which causes each pitch to be farther away. He looks defeated, and his woes are carrying...
Is it time to jump off the Wilmer Flores bandwagon?
In Monday’s Mets Minors piece by David Groveman, there was some discussion, both in the article and the comments section, about Wilmer Flores. That’s not that unusual – he is one of the few hitting prospects in the upper levels of the minors and he’s been on Mets Top Prospect lists for half a decade now. One of the topics was Flores versus Daniel Murphy and who was going...
Things Spiralling Out Of Control For Ike Davis Offensively And Defensively
ALDERSON DOING METS A DISSERVICE IN STAYING WITH DAVIS
Perhaps Sandy Alderson knew of Andrew Brown’s strained oblique when he said there was nothing imminent about sending Ike Davis to the minor leagues. Assuming he did not, it is puzzling as to why he’s in no hurry to ship out his struggling first baseman.
Eventually, Alderson said, “everything comes to a head at some point...
Mets Minors Report 5/21: Montero On Tap, Puello Mashing, Verrett Solid
Montero makes his Triple-A debut today. Picture courtesy of MMO contributor Gordon Donovan.
Last Night’s Quick Scores
Las Vegas was washed out in Iowa.
Binghamton dropped New Britain, 6-3.
St. Lucie lost to Dunedin, 4-3.
Savannah dropped to Charleston, 5-2.
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Sandy Alderson Doing Mets Disservice With Ike Davis Decision
ALDERSON DOING METS A DISSERVICE IN STAYING WITH DAVIS
Perhaps Sandy Alderson knew of Andrew Brown’s strained oblique when he said there was nothing imminent about sending Ike Davis to the minor leagues. Assuming he did not, it is puzzling as to why he’s in no hurry to ship out his struggling first baseman.
Eventually, Alderson said, “everything comes to a head at some point...
Daniel Murphy and the hot streak fallacy
Daniel Murphy is on fire.
Coming into Sunday’s matchup with the Cubs, Murphy was riding a 7 game hitting streak during which time he is hitting .500 (14-28) with six extra base hits, five runs scored, and four RBIs. This recent offensive explosion has brought his triple slash to .301/.337/.455.
On Sunday, Terry Collins decided to move Murphy up to the leadoff spot in the lineup...
Appearances Are Piling Up For Reliever Scott Rice
Lefty reliever Scott Rice tossed two scoreless innings to pick up the win against the Cubs on Sunday. It was his major league-leading 25th appearance of the season.
Rice lowered his ERA to 3.05, and is now on pace for 99 appearances. That would surpass Pedro Feliciano‘s franchise mark of 92 games in 2010 and rank second all-time to Mike Marshall‘s 106 appearances for the...
Daniel Murphy Should Remain Leading Off
It doesn’t matter that Daniel Murphy hit the game-winning homer Sunday afternoon, or that he’s the Mets’ hottest hitter, he should be in the leadoff spot again Monday night at Citi Field.
Because of Murphy’s high on-base percentage, batting him leadoff is something I have advocated, and I’m glad Terry Collins was thinking outside the box enough to make the move.
MURPHY...
Mets News: Rafael Montero gets promoted to AAA - Vegas
Mets News:
Highly regarded pitching prospect Rafael Montero has been promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas, apparently for a Monday spot start on his normal day to pitch.
Binghamton manager Pedro Lopez told the Press & Sun-Bulletin that Montero is only expected to remain with the 51s for one start, then return to Double-A.
Las Vegas’ rotation got disrupted with Collin McHugh’s...
Mets News: Andrew Brown suffers oblique injury
Mets News:
Andrew Brown found an inopportune time to suffer an injury.
Stationed at first base for the second time in three days with Triple-A Las Vegas, Brown was forced to depart Sunday’s 51s game in Omaha with an oblique strain the half-inning after producing a third-inning sacrifice fly.
Brown, who has played more games at first base than any other position in his minor...
Dare We Say It – Is Mets Closer Position Solidified with Bobby Parnell?
TweetI can’t believe I’m about to say this, but Bobby Parnell looks to have developed into a solid … I’m sorry, I just can’t finish that sentence. I really want to say he’s proven us all wrong and has the makings of a real major league closer. But I know if I dare finish that sentence, I’ll probably be rewarded with 3 games in a row of blown saves or something to make...
Rick Ankiel helps define replacement level
There’s probably nothing more depressing than being released by the worst team in baseball. However, Rick Ankiel, who was released by the Astros last Sunday and signed by the Mets on Monday, luckily has another opportunity with a starting job. The Mets, however, have shown that they are truly desperate by signing the pitcher-turned-outfielder to a major-league deal. The deal is...
Mets News: Ike Davis not getting demoted (not right now anyway)
Mets News:
Ike Davis and Sandy Alderson met Saturday, and the GM told Davis a demotion is not imminent, both men said.
About his chat with Davis, Alderson said, “The important message was: Let’s stop focusing on the results and just start working on having good at-bats. For me, I thought his at-bats were a little bit better today.”
Alderson, was asked if Davis had a ...
Matt Harvey – Enjoy it While You Can Mets Fans
TweetIn today’s 3-2 victory over the Cubs, Matt Harvey once again proved the validity of our 20% Theory of Mets games as he won for the fifth time this season against no loses – but he basically had to do it all himself, as not only did he retire 17 of the last 18 batters he faced, but also drove in the game winner with an RBI single in the seventh.
He struck out 6, and all six...
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