Time To Get Real About Nelson Figueroa

Now that we’ve come down from the dream story that Nelson Figueroa was last night it’s time to get real about his roster spot. I’ve read and heard so much [...]

Written on April 12, 2008 | Posted in Pitching | No Comment

El Duque Starts For St. Lucie Mets

Image from WikipediaOrlando Hernandez went 5 innings tonight against the Vero Beach Rays. You can see the full box score at the St. Lucie Mets website.  He gave up three [...]

Written on April 3, 2008 | Posted in General | No Comment

The Good News and The Bad News About Pedro’s Injury

At this point, we don’t know how severe Pedro Matinez’ hamstring injury is. He’ll have an MRI and we’ll know soon how much time that he’ll miss. I have to [...]

Written on April 2, 2008 | Posted in Pitching | No Comment

Post Game: Mets 3 Orioles 4

Source: WikipediaEl Duque got the start today and went five innings giving up 4 hits and one earned run. Mike Pelfrey finished the game going 3.2 innings giving up 6 [...]

Written on March 28, 2008 | Posted in Game Results, Spring Training | No Comment

Omar Minaya on ESPN Radio- Fifth Starter News

Source: Wikipedia“It’s El Duque if he’s ready.”
That’s what Minaya said when asked about the fifth starter. What? Where did that come from?
I guess it’s Orlando Hernandez by default. Maybe Mike [...]

Written on March 27, 2008 | Posted in General | No Comment

El Duque isn’t going to the Bullpen

El Duque told reporters this week that he isn’t willing to pitch in relief. He says that he signed with the Mets to be a starting pitcher. The NY Post [...]

Written on February 17, 2008 | Posted in Pitching, Spring Training | No Comment