Schneider is still in the hospital working on alleviating the infection in his thumb. He’s been in the hospital for six days now. The Mets must be thinking about putting him on the disabled list retroactive to his injury.
Category: Roster
Moises Alou Back Friday
The early word is that Moises Alou doesn’t have any severe problems with his ankle after an MRI today in New York. He worked out with the team today and plans to return to the roster on Friday in Arizona.
Wow… do we need that right now. He’ll be a huge addition to the lineup. I can’t wait to see him back out there.
National League Cy Young Award Contenders
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When Johan Santana was traded to the Mets this off-season I was thinking that he would win the Cy Young Award for the National League hands down. He still might do that but there are other pitchers having better April’s than Santana.
Brandon Webb (6-0) has been lights out this year and won the award two years ago. His 1.28 ERA and the Diamond Backs early season success has him as the early favorite.
Jake Peavey (2-1), last year’s winner, has a 2.09 ERA in San Diego. With little offensive support and the D-Backs looking like a runaway train in the West, he probably won’t win it again even with another big season.
Johan Santana (3-2) is still in the running. His 3.12 ERA is just fine but not elite material yet. He’s still got plenty of time to take his place among the league leaders so don’t get down on him (or boo him).
John Donovan at Sports Illustrated wrote a good analysis of the pitchers that have Cy Young Award aspirations this season, and the talent to get the award.
Check out the picture of Santana’s 2006 awards: Cy Young Award, MLBPA Players Choice Award, and Baseball America Player of the Year.
Alou May Have Fractured Ankle
Multiple media sources are reporting that Moises Alou will be back in New York tomorrow. An MRI in Florida revealed that he may have a small fracture in his ankle. Although Angel Pagan and Endy Chavez are playing well in left field, it would be great to have Alou’s power right-handed bat back in the lineup.
Brian Schneider is still hospitalized for an infection in his thumb. He’s expected to be back with the team Monday and may be ready to play on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Chipper Jones Out Today
Sports Illustrated is reporting that Chipper Jones injured his back in the locker room while getting dressed for the game today. He’ll be out of the Atlanta Braves lineup for today’s game.
Jones is a really hot hitter right now, so the Mets caught a break here. Not that I hope for anyone to get hurt. Hopefully, Jones isn’t seriously injured.
Schneider, Alou, and Castro Injuries
Brian Schneider remains at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan receiving treatment for his infected thumb. He’s supposed to be released from the hospital tomorrow morning but it’s unknown when he’ll be ready to play again.
Moises Alou didn’t play in Port St. Lucie last night because he had a sore ankle. I’m sure they’re just being especially cautious with him. Alou may be back with the Mets by Tuesday.
Ramon Castro caught six innings in an extended spring training game yesterday. But there’s no word on exactly when he’ll be back
Video: Post Game April 24, 2008
The depressing post game video contains comments from Oliver Perez, Aaron Heilman, and Willie Randolph.
Oliver Perez wasn’t terrible. It wasn’t his best night but he should’ve been given the opportunity to get through the sixth inning. That’s Willie’s mistake. The poor performances of Jorge Sosa and Heilman, and the over-work of Joe Smith, and Pedro Feliciano should force Willie to re-think his strategy.
Willie needs to give the starters more leeway to work out of trouble. The best pitchers on the team are the starters (except for Billy Wagner). He needs to keep his best pitchers in the game longer considering the state of the bullpen.
The Mets Report 