Author: Dave Doyle

Frequently disappointed Mets fan

SNY Hires Harold Reynolds

Multiple media sources are reporting that SNY has hired disgraced baseball analyst Harold Reynolds. Reynolds was fired by ESPN in July 2006 for an alleged sexual harassment claim by a fellow employee.

Just when you thought SNY had sunk to a low point with trashy shows like “Loud Mouths”, they go even lower by hiring Harold Reynolds. Unbelievable that this is the network that we have to live with as Mets fans.

This is exactly the reason that I change the channel as soon as the Mets games are finished. SNY is a second rate network with barely serviceable on-air talent. They’ve got a terrific crew doing the Mets games and almost everything else is garbage.

SNY, start having some class. We don’t want disgraced retreads like Reynolds. Find some new talent.

Santana and Wagner Aren’t Clutch

Today’s post by Baseball Analysts examines the concept of pitchers being clutch. Of course, we’ve all talked about which hitters are clutch but I’ve never seen an analysis of which pitchers are clutch.

Surprisingly, Johan Santana and Billy Wagner are both on the list of the least clutch pitchers. I definitely haven’t noticed that about Wagner although he usually starts the ninth inning so there are no runners on for him to inherit. It’s easier to start an inning rather than come in with men on, or in scoring position.

Time will tell about Santana. I didn’t watch him everyday with Minnesota, so this season will be my first to see him pitch frequently

On Deck: Thursday April 24, 2008

New York Mets (11-9) at Washington Nationals (6-16)   7:10pm

Oliver Perez (2-0) vs. Shawn Hill (0-0)

TV: SNY    Radio: WFAN

What to watch: The Mets need to continue beating up on the weak sisters of the league like the Nationals. Every start for Oliver Perez is important to maintain his consistency as much as possible. It would be nice to get another win in Washington with a tough home series this weekend against the Braves coming up.

Mets Take Out Listless Nats 7-2

Johan Santana looks like he’s worth the money, and the prospects that the Mets gave up. He was good again tonight keeping the Mets in the game through seven innings. He had seven strikeouts, and gave up two runs, seven hits and one walk. I might also mention that he was 2 for 2 at the plate with two doubles.

Carlos Beltran was 2 for 4 and looked really good hitting left handed. Ryan Church was 2 for 5 as well. Angel Pagan had two steals, Reyes had one, and Luis Castillo had his fifth steal of the year. That’s one more than Reyes has.

The death knell for Carlos Delgado was subsided for one night mostly because the Mets won. But Delgado did have a hit and an RBI to stave off the vultures circling his career.

Playing against the Nationals is a good way to make a team feel good about themselves. They’ve got very little talent on that team. Their new stadium looks great though and has me looking forward to seeing Citi Field.

The Mets fans are traveling really well this season. There was an audible presence during the game. That’s great to see in another team’s stadium.

I have to mention that Willie Randolph is the last person to notice that Delgado should move lower in the order and Duaner Sanchez should pitch the eighth inning. It’s amazing to me that everyone else recognizes that before he does. He’s far too loyal to players that aren’t getting the job done. That’s all that I’ll say about that… I feel like I’m beating a dead horse.

Box score

Video Highlights