All eyes will be on Johan Santana tonight, taking the mound for the first time in a game situation this spring. Apparently, the elbow tightness that troubled him earlier this month is no longer an issue. At least that’s what we’re hearing.
Santana has thrown a bullpen session and two batting practice sessions without ill effects. So the Mets are giving their most prized pitcher the “A-OK” to take the mound in a game.
The Mets play against the Marlins tonight in a rare 7:10pm start for a spring game. The game will be broadcast on SNY and MLB Network.
I only expect Santana to pitch two innings tonight. They’re not going to push him beyond his limts. All of the other pitchers started out throwing two innings in a game so I’d be shocked if the Mets pushed Santana beyond that.
Keep your fingers crossed that he makes it through a couple of innings with a pain-free elbow.
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Lets hope he is ok. We need him more then ever with the disaster of the 5th spot in the rotation…
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You’re not kidding! I know that its only March but I wouldn’t have guessed that the fifth spot in the rotation would look so bad.
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