Month: July 2010

Preview: Mets at Dodgers July 22, 1010

New York Mets (49-45) at Los Angeles Dodgers (50-45) 10:10pm

Hisanori Takahashi (7-4 4.69) vs Hiroki Kuroda (7-8 3.74)

TV: SNY   Radio: WFAN

What to watch: The Mets stagger into LA for a four game series starting tonight. The Dodgers have been playing almost as poorly as the Mets losing six straight before getting a win last night. Takahashi got destroyed by the Giants in his last start to the tune of 6 runs in 2.2 innings. This very well could be his last start if he can’t pull it together. The Dodgers have lost four of the last five games that Kuroda started but he pitched well in his last start against the Cardinals going 6 innings and allowing only 1 run.

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D-Backs 4 – Mets 3 July 21, 2010

June 11, 2010: Jason Bay in action during the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 loss versus the New York Mets at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland.

http://view.picapp.com//JavaScripts/OTIjs.jsThe D-Backs finish off the sweep of the Mets in 14 innings. It was too late and I was too upset to write about it last night. I still am…

Oliver Perez made his return to the game from the disabled list. He registered 1.1 IP and didn’t allow a run. Although he did give up 1 hit and 2 walks. Typical.

Jerry Manuel held a short team meeting before the game. A lot of good that did. The Mets are now 1-6 on this road trip and really should be 0-7 if it wasn’t for a blown call by Phil Cuzzi. I’m completely disgusted.

Box score

Oliver Perez post-game

Jerry Manuel post-game

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Preview: Mets at D-Backs July 21, 2010

New York Mets (49-44) at Arizona D-Backs (35-58) 9:40pm

Jon Niese (6-4 3.44) vs Dan Haren (7-8 4.60)

TV: SNY   Radio: WFAN

What to watch: The Mets try to avoid a sweep to the lowly D-Backs tonight  behind Niese. He’s pitched really well in his last four starts but lost his last two because of no run support. Haren is a top of the line pitcher but the D-Backs have lost the last six games he started. In his last start against the Padres he got rocked for 6 runs in 5 innings.

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Mets Perez Returns, Turner Out

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Starting pitcher #46...
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In a surprising move, the Mets activated Oliver Perez and shipped out Justin Turner. Turner heads back to Triple-A Buffalo. The Mets will continue to carry three catchers plus Alex Cora, Chris Carter, and Jeff Francoeur on the bench.

Keeping three catchers on the roster seems like an unsustainable strategy. Josh Thole has earned the right to be on the Mets roster. Rod Barajas has earned a trip to the waiver wire. It’s that simple.

As far as Perez goes, we’ll see how Manuel uses him. I have a feeling he’ll be doing mop-up duty and that’s about it.

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Video: Oliver Perez in Arizona

May 09, 2010 - Queens, NEW YORK, United States - epa02150562 New York Mets starting pitcher Oliver Perez firing a pitch to home plate to the San Francisco Giants in the first inning at Citi Field, in Queens, New York, USA, 09 May 2010.

http://view.picapp.com//JavaScripts/OTIjs.jsThe day we all feared is here. It looks like Oliver Perez will be activated from the disabled list today. Likely, Josh Thole will be sent down to Triple-A Buffalo but we’ll find out for sure later this afternoon.

Perez threw in the bullpen in front of Dan Warthen and Jerry Manuel yesterday. From their comments, they didn’t sound impressed. Manuel said that Perez will be the second lefty out of the bullpen and he’ll try to find spots to use him. Not exactly a ringing endorsement for Perez’ return to the team.

I’m really disappointed to see Thole leave, if that’s what they decide to do. I understand that he has options and that’s a factor. But Rod Barajas certainly isn’t in the Mets long term plans. And there’s hardly anything left on his 1-year contract. They could easily release Barajas and go with Thole and Henry Blanco.

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Preview: Mets at D-Backs July 20, 2010

New York Mets (49-44) at Arizona D-Backs (35-58) 9:40pm

R.A. Dickey (6-3 2.62) vs Barry Enright (1-2 3.45)

TV: SNY   Radio: WFAN

What to watch: The Mets will try to dust themselves off after getting their asses handed to them last night behind Dickey. He pitched a nice game in a loss in San Francisco in his last start going 7 innings and allowing only 1 run. Enright is making his fourth career start and has been okay so far for the D-Backs. He’s right-handed but righties have hit him much better than lefties (.286 to .176) in a limited sample.

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Mets Oliver Perez Bullpen Session Today

New York Mets pitcher Oliver Perez reacts after giving up a double to Florida Marlins batter Cody Ross during the third inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Miami, Florida May 14, 2010. REUTERS/Rhona Wise (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL)

http://view.picapp.com//JavaScripts/OTIjs.jsOliver Perez arrived in Arizona yesterday but hasn’t been activated from the disabled list yet. The plan is for him to work a bullpen session this afternoon and be evaluated by the team. Perez has the right to demand that his rehab period end but hasn’t done that yet. If the Mets don’t like what they see, they may ask him if he’ll extend his rehab.

Perez has been on the DL since June 1 with knee tendinitis. The injury and DL trip was so suspicious that MLB investigated but ultimately decided it was legitimate.

We’ve heard comments from Jerry Manuel that Perez will return to the bullpen when he comes off the DL. Hisanori Takahashi will make his next start in Los Angeles on Thursday despite his ineffectiveness.

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