Understanding Oliver Perez

Currently Oliver Perez is 2-1 with a 3.31 ERA. These days statistics like that are very respectable for a starting pitcher. It’s certainly not bordering on Bob Gibson territory, but [...]

Written on April 22, 2007 | Posted in Pitching | No Comment

Wright’s Hit Streak Ends, Who Cares?

David Wright’s streak of hits in 26 consecutive games ended last night. Unless a player is closing in on Pete Rose’s NL record 44 games, or Joe DiMaggio’s major league [...]

Written on April 21, 2007 | Posted in General | No Comment

Today’s Game Rained Out

WFAN radio is reporting that today’s game is rained out, and hasn’t been re-scheduled yet.

Written on April 15, 2007 | Posted in Game Results | No Comment

Pitching Staff Comes Back to Earth

The first week of the season was like a dream. John Maine and Oliver Perez were lights out. El Duque looked like he was 30 again. This week things aren’t [...]

Written on April 14, 2007 | Posted in Pitching | No Comment

Need a win tonight!

The Mets really need Tom Glavine in a big way tonight.  If they lose tonight, they’ll have lost a series to the Braves and Phillies.  They can’t let that happen.  [...]

Written on April 12, 2007 | Posted in Game Results | No Comment

Game 7 Review- Mets 11 Phillies 5

Maine didn’t have good control at all. He only went 4 2/3 innings and was over 100 pitches. Burgos came in to relieve him and threw gas on the fire. [...]

Written on April 9, 2007 | Posted in Game Results | No Comment

Mets and Phillies- Opening Series at Shea Stadium!

Here’s the schedule for the opening home series:
Monday April 9th 1:10pm SNY- Hammels vs. Maine
Wednesday April 11th 7:10pm SNY- Eaton vs. Perez
Thursday April 12th 7:10pm SNY- Moyer vs. Glavine
Make sure you [...]

Written on April 9, 2007 | Posted in Game Results | No Comment

Game 6 summary- Braves 3 Mets 2

Well… Heilman blew it in the eighth. I know Willie trusts him late in the game, and I do too. I guess we’ll have to keep an eye on Heilman [...]

Written on April 9, 2007 | Posted in Game Results | No Comment

Game 6 Preview- In Atlanta 1:05pm SNY

Today’s game is always the most interesting type… coming off a loss. I’m interested in seeing El Duque not allow a loss yesterday to turn into a losing streak today. [...]

Written on April 8, 2007 | Posted in Game Results | No Comment

Braves 5 Mets 3- First loss of the season

It was a strange game today because it was unusually cold in Atlanta, and the wind was whipping. Glavine didn’t look nearly as sharp as he did in St. Louis. [...]

Written on April 7, 2007 | Posted in Game Results | No Comment
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