Saturday, December 12, 2009

Hot Stove: Mets Make Offers to Jason Bay & Bengie Molina


As the 2009 Winter Meetings concluded, Omar Minaya did not disappoint. Mets fans returned home after a long day at the office or school to find out of 2 contract offers.

Jason Bay, the left fielder of Boston, was offered a 4 year deal around $65 million. This slightly topped Boston's 4 year $60 million offer. If the Mets add a fifth year to this deal, they could beat out Boston for the Bay sweepstakes as they are focusing on pitching help this offseason.

Bengie Molina, the catcher and former Giant, was also offered a 2 year deal believed to be worth $12-16 million. Molina is likely to sign with the Mets.

Some Mets fans would rather the Mets use their money signing Lackey than Bay. I, however, think the Mets should sign Bay, Molina, Marquis and Delgado. Yes, Delgado. I don't have faith in Murphy, and I can't forget the memorable second half of 2008 for Carlos. Sign him to a incentive based contract, and if he wins the spot in Spring Training, we get 1 more year out of the slugger. If not, happy trails to him. Like?

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Mets Express Update

Yes, I know. I have not posted in over 2 months. Quite frankly, there hasn't been much to blog about. I will be posting more often about free agent news, signings and more.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

D-Backs Win, Cards Next


Well, the Mets split the first 2 in this Arizona series, but lost the next 2. Jon Garland pitched a complete game on Sunday, and after trailing 6-0 in the second inning, the Mets chipped away at the mighty Dan Haren. The Amazin's scored 5 runs off him, but it wasn't enough. Nelson Figueroa was the goat in this game, getting a chance to play for the big club an ruining it. Well, once again the Mets turn to their ace, Johan Santana to get the team back to winning ways against the Cardinals, who he beat in a pitchers duel vs. Chris Carpenter earlier in 2009. He will be opposed by Joel Pineiro. Jon Niese will start game 2 vs. Kyle Lohse to wrap up the mini 2-game-series and the 10 game homestand.
The Mets are now 8 games behind the Rockies in the Wild Card standings, and 10 back of the Phillies in the division.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

A Gift From An Angel!


The Mets won the 6th of their last 8 tonight against Arizona. Oliver Perez pitched a solid performance, giving up 3 runs on 5 innings. The Mets put together a 4 run 4th inning, and added one more in the 5th to take a 5-3 lead. Bobby Parnell gave the lead up in the 6th. Then in the 8th in a 5-5 ballgame, Angel Pagan hit a huge grandslam to give the Mets a 9-5 lead. After Brian Stokes gave up a run in the 9th, Francisco Rodriguez shut the door, earning his 24th save. The Mets will take on the D-Backs again at 1:10 tomorrow (Mike Pelfrey vs. Jon Garland).

Mets D-Backs Series


Tonight is game 2 of a 4-game set vs. Arizona at Citi Field. The Mets lost a tough game 1, and goes on the long list of "The '09 Mets" type of loss. Not a dropped pop-up or missing 3rd base, but Sean Green threw a wild pitch which allowed the winning run score for Arizona. Final score: 3-2. Livan pitched well, he gave up 2 runs and was taken out on 81 pitches when Angel Berroa pinch hit with the bases jammed. What do you know? He swung at the first pitch and grounded out, not to mention Livan has a better BA than him! Good job Jerry! On a bright note, David Wright and Daniel Murphy both hit solo home runs.

Game 2: 7:10... Oliver Perez (2-3) vs. Matt Scherzer (6-6)
Game 3: 1:10... Mike Pelfrey (8-6) vs. Jon Garland (5-10)
Game 4: 7:10... Tim Redding (1-4) vs. Dan Haren (10-6)

Trade Deadline Update


Hi everybody! First, I would like to apologize for not updating the blog for about 10 days, but I am back. As most of you know, the trade deadline was 1 day ago.

Cliff Lee and Ben Francisco has been traded to the Phillies for 4 minor league prospects (Not including Kyle Drabek or J.A. Happ).

Jarrod Washburn was traded by Seattle to Detroit.
Victor Martinez was traded to the Red Sox for Justin Masterson and 2 other prospects.

The Pittsburgh Pirates sold most of their players worth watching.

The Marlins added Nick Johnson.

Jake Peavy was shipped to the White Sox at the last minute, and he approved the trade after vetoing it back in May.
Scott Rolen to the Reds, and Joe Beimel to the Rockies were among other moves.

And Roy Halladay eventually stayed in Toronto.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Mets Lose to Nats Once Again


Who would have guessed that Mike Pelfrey and Craig Stammen would take part in a pitcher's duel. Well, the Mets lost to the Nationals tonight 3-1. Stammen picked up his 3rd victory of the year and Pelfrey with his 6th loss. The Nationals struck first on a Ronnie Belliard sacrifice fly. Angel Pagan responded with a triple, then scored on a throwing error by Cristian Guzman, and a nice defensive play. Mike Pelfrey then gave in and allowed a game winning 2-run-homer by Josh Willingham. Pelf pitched 7 innings. The Mets fall to 44-60 on the season, and are still 10 games behind the Phillies. This is the first time the Mets are 6 games below .500 since 2004. On another note, Luis Castillo was ejected for the first time in his 13 year career for arguing with second base umpire, Hunter Wendelstedt. It is only a matter of days before the Met faithful lose hope in the team. Get ready for an empty Citi Field come September.