The rainout at Shea Stadium last night didn’t stop the Texas Rangers from having fun. They used the infield tarp as their own slip and slide and Mets crowd loved it. The crowd was chanting the familiar “Let’s Go Rangers”. Take a look at this video from Optimistic Mets Fan.
Author: Dave Doyle
Frequently disappointed Mets fan
On Deck: June 15 Rangers At Mets Doubleheader
Texas Rangers (34-35) vs. New York Mets (32-34) 1:10pm
Game 1: Kevin Millwood (4-3 4.91) vs. John Maine (6-4 3.60)
Game 2: Kason Gabbard (1-2 4.75) vs. Pedro Martinez (1-0 6.91)
What to watch: The Mets and Rangers play a single admission doubleheader today with the second game starting shortly after the first game ends. We don’t see many of those anymore. Once again, Willie Randolph may be relying on the players to save his job. I like the pitching match up’s for the Mets today. The weather is supposed to be nice and clear this afternoon.
Video: Ryan Church Interview June 14
Ryan Church called into the ESPN show “The Pulse” and it’s a really good interview. He covers everything from his concussions, Willie Randolph’s situation, to instant replay.
June 14 Mets- Rangers Game Postponed
The Mets-Rangers game tonight is rained out and will be made up tomorrow. The Mets and Rangers will play an unusual single admission double header starting at 1:10pm. John Maine will pitch the first game and Pedro Martinez the second game.
Tickets for tonight’s game will not be accepted tomorrow. You can exchange them for another game that has available tickets.
Video: Kurkjian On Replay And Randolph
ESPN baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian talks about the prospect of instant replay being utilized in Major League Baseball this season. He also addresses the possibility that Mets manager Willie Randolph could be fired any day now. He said that it’s his understanding that Randolph’s job is being evaluated on a day-by-day basis.
Nixon Activated, Aguila Designated
Trot Nixon’s flight got into JFK around 6:30pm tonight from Tucson. He’s on the active roster for tonight’s game against the Rangers. To make room on the roster Chris Aguila was designated for assignment.
Aguila was 1 for 6 in three games with two strikeouts.
Juan Rincon Refuses Triple-A Assignment
The Minnesota Twins designated reliever Juan Rincon for assignment on Friday. They asked him to accept an assignment at Triple-A Rochester but he refused. The Twins now have 10 days to trade him or release him.
Rincon has a one year contract for $2.475 million. Last year and the beginning of this season have been pretty bad for him. Check out his career statistics (click to enlarge):
Source: Baseball Reference
He’s pitched in a lot of games in his career and is only 29 years old. It would be worthwhile for Omar Minaya to get a scouting report on him from Johan Santana.
If Minaya is looking at making some deals before the non-waiver deadline this season, the bullpen is an area that they could use as bait. Aaron Heilman, Scott Schoenweiss, and Joe Smith could all have value in trades for more consistent offense at first base and the outfield.
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