Listen to WFAN beat reporter Eddie Coleman and Sports Illustrated’s Jon Heyman both from April 10, 2008.
Author: Dave Doyle
Frequently disappointed Mets fan
Video: Shane Victorino on “The Rivalry”
Shane Victorino talks to ESPN about the Mets-Phillies rivalry.
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/player.swf?mediaId=3339626
Audio: ESPN Baseball Today
Baseball talk and Tim Kurkjian on the National League East.
Mets Sign Claudio Vargas
Multiple media sources are reporting that the Mets have signed former Milwaukee Brewer Claudio Vargas to a minor league contract. As I posted when Vargas was released by the Brewers, he was with Omar Minaya in Montreal and is a good risk as a substitute starting pitcher. With Pedro Martinez and El Duque both on the disabled list, it’s a good idea to stockpile some potential replacements. We’ll see one of them tomorrow night as Nelson Figueroa gets a start against the Brewers.
On Deck: April 10, 2008
Philadelphia Phillies (4-5) at New York Mets (3-4) 7:10pm TV: SNY Radio: WFAN
Adam Eaton (0-0) vs. John Maine (0-1)
What to watch: The Mets need to win the rubber game of the series to prevent losing a home series to division rival Phillies. John Maine looks to rebound from a poor first start after having a terrific spring.
New Site Feature- Live Chat
I’ve added a new feature to the site for those of you that like to chat. I’ve added a page called Live Chat where you can chat with other Mets fans. I’ll be in the room during the game tomorrow night to chat. Let me know your feedback. This is an experimental feature. If you like it we’ll keep it.
Mets 8 – Phillies 2
We can all come off the ledge now… The Mets beat the Phillies behind a good effort by Mike Pelfrey. Maybe he needs to get 11 days between outings on a regular basis.
photo credit: Blackangel?
Although the Mets played a solid game offensively and defensively, with only one error by Jose Reyes, the game was decided by the Phillies playing horrible baseball. They had four errors including two by fill-in shortstop Eric Bruntlett. They’re a completely different team without reigning National League MVP Jimmy Rollins in the lineup. They really needed him in the field and at bat.
Carlos Delgado and Angel Pagan both had doubles in the game, the only extra base hits for the Mets. I’m starting to think that the Citi Field construction is making Shea even more of a pitchers park than it was before. It may just be the cold April weather but I think the wind patterns are impacting play. It’ll be interesting to see what happens as the season goes on.
The Mets needed to break the Phillies nine game win streak over them badly. The win tonight also gives the Mets a good chance to win the series with John Maine on the mound tomorrow night.
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