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On Deck: Friday May 16, 2008 Mets-Yankees

New York Mets (20-19) at New York Yankees (20-22) 7:05pm
Johan Santana (4-2) vs. Darrell Rasner (2-0)
TV: SNY Radio: WFAN
What to watch: The good thing for the Mets is [...]

Written on May 16, 2008 | Posted in Game Preview | No Comment

Santana Wins As Mets Crush Reds 12-6

It wasn’t Johan Santana’s best performance but it’s typical for him this season. He can get into trouble, giving up 10 hits and a walk today, but he can work [...]

Written on May 10, 2008 | Posted in Game Results | No Comment

On Deck: Saturday May 10, 2008 Mets-Reds Twice

Cincinnati Reds (14-21) at New York Mets (17-15) 1:10pm 7:30pm
Matt Belisle (1-2) vs. Johan Santana (3-2) 1:10pm
Bronson Arroyo (1-4) vs. Mike Pelfrey (2-2) 7:30pm
TV: SNY Radio: WFAN [...]

Written on May 10, 2008 | Posted in Game Preview | No Comment

Tonight’s Mets-Reds Game Postponed

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They tried to get the game in tonight but there was too much rain. The original forecast was calling for the rain to end around game time but [...]

Written on May 9, 2008 | Posted in Game Results | No Comment

Pirates Precursor: Jason Michaels Acquired From Indians

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The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to a deal with the Cleveland Indians yesterday to take the struggling outfielder off their hands for next to nothing. The Indians had put [...]

Written on May 9, 2008 | Posted in Trades | No Comment

Santana vs. Other Met Mid-Career Acquisitions

Baseball Crank has a great chart comparing Johan Santana against other mid-career pitching acquisitions the Mets have made. The comparison is through their first seven starts.
Santana looks pretty good but [...]

Written on May 5, 2008 | Posted in Pitching, Trades | No Comment

Mets Take Series From D-Backs With 5-2 Win

There wasn’t a lot of hitting today which was no surprise with Johan Santana and Dan Haren matching up. David Wright had the only homer of the game, which was [...]

Written on May 4, 2008 | Posted in Game Results | No Comment

Mets Pitcher Billy Wagner: Bully Or Team Leader?

The biggest story with the New York Mets over the last week has been closer Billy Wagner ripping Oliver Perez after Perez’ dreadful start against the Pirates on Wednesday. It’s [...]

Written on May 4, 2008 | Posted in General, Pitching | No Comment

On Deck: Sunday May 4, 2008 D-Backs

New York Mets (15-13) at Arizona Diamond Backs (21-9) 4:10pm
Johan Santana (3-2) vs. Dan Haren (4-1)
TV: CW11 Radio: WFAN
What to watch: The Mets really want to get this [...]

Written on May 4, 2008 | Posted in Game Preview | No Comment