The Baseball Tonight crew talks about Jackie Robinson Day.
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Author: Dave Doyle
Frequently disappointed Mets fan
Duaner Sanchez is Back!
Mets reliever Duaner Sanchez is back on the roster today. Carlos Muniz was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans to make room for him. It’ll be interesting to see how Willie uses him. I suppose he’ll need to build some trust that he can get outs consistently. Hopefully, before long he’ll be back to his old (really old) role as the eighth inning set up man, and move Aaron Heilman up to the seventh inning.
Audio: Mike and The Mad Dog- WFAN
Mike and the Mad Dog had Mets beat reporter Ed Coleman and Sports Illustrated baseball writer Jon Heyman on today. Click the small play button next to the link to listen.
Audio: Brian Schneider on WFAN
Listen to New York Mets catcher Brian Schneider with Joe & Evan of WFAN.
Pedro Martinez Return Delayed
Omar Minaya told the Post today that Pedro Martinez isn’t expected back until mid-May at the earliest and possibly into June. Martinez is recovering from a hamstring strain and the Mets want to be especially cautious with the fragile former Cy Young winner. Read the full story at the Post.
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On Deck: April 15, 2008
Jackie Robinson Day – Washington Nationals (4-9) at New York Mets (5-6) 7:10pm TV: SNY Radio: WFAN
Odalis Perez (0-2) vs. Mike Pelfrey (1-0)
What to watch: The entire Mets team will be wearing Jackie’s number 42. Mike Pelfrey gets his second start and chance to prove that he belongs on the major league roster. Paul LoDuca and Lastings Milledge make their return to Shea Stadium. Brian Schneider and Ryan Church get to see some old friends on the Nationals.
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Beginning The “Willie Watch”
Image via WikipediaWillie Randolph appeared to have such a sense of frustration with the team after losing the home series to the Brewers. I was also surprised that he was hinting at criticism of Oliver Perez after his second start of the season, which went very well. It made me wonder if he’s just not getting his message through to the team.I like Willie and think he does a fine job managing the team. He’s taken criticism on the Mets blogs, predominantly for not playing typical National League style ball and mis-handling the pitching staff. Some of the criticism is justified and some definitely is not. That comes with being a manager.
Ken Rosenthal did a preseason column about managers on the hot seat this year and Willie was listed as number one. Certainly, “The Collapse” last season must have made the Mets front office at least consider firing him. Continue reading “Beginning The “Willie Watch””
The Mets Report 