Author: Dave Doyle

Frequently disappointed Mets fan

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 his way out. Santana got his fourth win of the season against an outmanned Cincinnati team.

There was a lot of offense on display for the Mets in the first game of today’s double header. Particulary, Carlos Delgado had three hits including a home run. He batted seventh in the order for the first time since 1995. Mets fans have been calling for him to be dropped in the order for weeks and Willie Randolph finally came to same conclusion. It seems like Willie is always the last one to figure these things out.

Brian Schneider also homered today. Surprisingly it was his first extra base hit of the season. I would guess that we’ll see Ramon Castro catching for the first time this season in the second game today.

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Marlins, Hanley Ramirez Talking Extension

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Although I usually stick to Mets news, this story will impact the National League East for many years. Fish Stripes is reporting that the Florida Marlins are close to a deal with Hanley Ramirez to extend his contract for an additional six years.

The deal would be the largest financial commitment in team history. That’s amazing considering the Marlins have won two World Series’ in the last eleven years.

The deal is reported to be for six years/$70 million and buys out Ramirez’ first three years of free agency. Hanley must really need the big money now because he’ll probably be making A-Rod type money at some point in his career. He’s definitely giving the Marlins a discount.

Matt Wise Back In New York

Relief pitcher Matt Wise is in New York and ready to be activated from the disabled list. Reports from MLB.com state that Joe Smith will be sent to New Orleans. Willie Randolph was non-committal about whether Smith or Jorge Sosa would go when Wise came back if you listened to his interview on WFAN yesterday.

I’d prefer to see the Mets DFA Jorge Sosa. His $2 million salary and poor performance would most likely preclude him from being claimed from waivers. If he decided to become a free agent it would be fine with me.

Joe Smith has done a nice job with the Mets and doesn’t deserve to be sent down to New Orleans.

Ramon Castro Activated

Mets catcher Ramón Castro during a Mets/Devil Rays spring training game at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.Image via Wikipedia

Backup catcher Ramon Castro was activated from the disabled list yesterday and Raul Casanova was designated for assignment. Hopefully, Casanova will clear waivers so he can stay with the Mets in New Orleans. He did a fantastic job while he was here.

Unfortunately for Casanova, Ramon Castro is the best backup catcher in baseball. It’s great to have him back with the team.

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 (Both Games)

What to watch: Last nights rain out forced a dual admission double header today. Santana is keeping the day game and Pelfrey is moving to the night game. Ken Griffey was scratched from last nights lineup because he was sick. We’ll see if he can play today, he’s coming up on 600 home runs. The Reds are really bad this season so the Mets need to take advantage of that in this home series.

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 that didn’t happen.

The Mets and Reds will play a day-night dual admission double header tomorrow. The games will be at 1:10pm and 7:40pm. Johan Santana will keep the day game that he was originally scheduled for and Mike Pelfrey will pitch the night game.