May 31, 2008
I thought this game was completely out of hand for the Mets through seven innings. Chad Billingsley was cruising. He only gave up four hits and three walks through seven. But he had thrown 109 pitches and Joe Torre decided to take him out of the game. And that was all that the Mets needed.
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May 31, 2008
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The weather report is calling for rain and thunderstorms most of today. The Mets had the tarp out on the field immediately after last night’s game. The contingency plan is for a day/night double header on Sunday. The word is that the Mets would like to call the game early today, if possible.
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May 31, 2008
Los Angeles Dodgers (27-27) at New York Mets (26-27) 3:55pm
Chad Billingsley (4-6) vs. Mike Pelfrey (2-6)
TV: Fox Radio: WFAN
What to watch: With Pedro Martinez coming back to the roster on Tuesday, some decisions will have to be made regarding the starting pitching. Mike Pelfrey hasn’t pitched well at all since his no-hit bid two weeks [...]
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May 30, 2008
John Maine wasn’t impressive tonight giving up three runs in the first inning. He did settle down and make it through six innings but it was a rocky start.
Luis Castillo left the game after turning a double play and the early word is that he has a strained hip flexor. I can’t believe we still [...]
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May 30, 2008
Pedro Martinez re-joined the team in New York today. Hopefully, his influence will be felt immediately on the team. There have been a few up’s and many more down’s so far. We need Pedro to make his presence felt quickly.
Watch Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal talk about Pedro and what he brings to the Mets.
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May 30, 2008
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May 30, 2008
New York Mets relief pitcher Scott Schoenweiss talks to WFAN’s Joe & Evan about his problems last season and amazing turnaround this year. He talks about Willie Randolph’s performance and desire to perform better to keep Randolph from getting fired because of the players performing poorly.
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May 30, 2008
Sports Illustrated baseball writer Jon Heyman reports that if the Mets do make a change at manager this season that bench coach Jerry Manuel is likely to become the interim manager.
Manuel was the 2000 AL Manager of the Year while with the Chicago White Sox and has a career record of 500-471 .515 win percentage. [...]
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