What to do with Angel Pagan?

New York Mets center fielder Angel Pagan reacts after he dove to catch a drive by Philadelphia Phillies batter Carlos Ruiz in the seventh inning of their MLB National League baseball game in New York, May 27, 2010. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL)

http://view.picapp.com//JavaScripts/OTIjs.jsMets fans have seen the best of Angel Pagan this season. After 65 games this season Pagan has been the most clutch and consistent Mets player this season.

This begs the question, what do the Mets do with him when Carlos Beltran comes off the disabled list?

Beltran has yet to start his rehab assignment on June 16th, but the Mets are hoping to have Beltran back by mid- July and when he does come back manager Jerry Manuel has a tough decision to make.

Right now the Mets have a good problem. Does Manuel move Pagan to right field and bench Jeff Francoeur? Does he bench Angel Pagan and get some late game spark off the bench? Does he use Francoeur and Pagan in a platoon? Continue reading “What to do with Angel Pagan?”

Mets 8 – Indians 4 June 16, 2010

June 16, 2010 - Cleveland, OHIO, UNITED STATES - epa02206016 Jon Niese of the New York Mets delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning of their game at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 16 June 2010.

http://view.picapp.com//JavaScripts/OTIjs.jsThe Mets won their sixth straight game… And they’re doing it on the road! Jonathon Niese got it done again for his third straight win. This didn’t compare to his last start which was a complete game 1-hitter. But it was a nice start going 7 innings and giving up 3 runs. That’s solid.

The Mets offense was clicking again with 14 hits but no walks. Angel Pagan had a big game going 3 for 5 with 1 run, 3 RBI’s, and 1 stolen base. The Mets put up 5 runs in the third inning and never looked back.

Jason Bay left the game with a quad contusion and is day to day. He ran into Andy Marte while legging out a chopper in the infield. It didn’t look too serious but Jesus Feliciano took over in left field.

The Mets go for the second straight series sweep tomorrow night.

Box score

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Preview: Mets at Indians June 16, 2010

New York Mets (36-28) at Cleveland Indians (25-38) 7:05 pm

Jonathon Niese (3-2 3.61) vs Mitch Talbot (7-4 3.59)

TV: SNY   Radio: WFAN

What to watch: Niese will make his third start since coming off the disabled list and he’s been outstanding. His last start was a complete game 1-hit shutout of the Padres. Talbot has been up and down this season but he’s won 7 games already for a last place team.

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Video: Johan Santana Post-Game June 15, 2010

Here’ some video from ESPN of Johan Santana meeting with reporters in the locker room after getting the win against the Indians. It certainly wasn’t the best game he pitched recently, giving up 4 runs over 7 innings, but the Mets owed him some good run support.

You can read the game recap from last night and see the box score link at the bottom of the post.

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Mets 7 – Indians 6 June 15, 2010

New York Mets Ike Davis (29) is high fived by teammate David Wright after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of the Mets MLB inter-league baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland, Ohio June 15, 2010. REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL)

http://view.picapp.com//JavaScripts/OTIjs.jsThe Mets won their fifth straight game behind Johan Santana. It was a shaky beginning for Santana giving up 3 runs in the second inning. But he settled down and ended up lasting 7 IP and giving up 4 runs.

The Mets offense was clicking again with 12 hits and 2 walks. David Wright was 3 for 5 with 3 RBI’s and has his average up to .293 now. Ike Davis was 2 for 4 with a long 2-run homer to center field.

The Indians helped them out with some ugly infield defense. Jason Donald especially was horrendous at shortstop and 2 errors. The Indians had 3 errors in the game.

Francisco Rodriguez did his best to give the game back to the Indians. He surrendered a 2-run homer in the ninth to Shelley Duncan. But he managed to squeak out of  it with a run to spare and another shaky save.

Box score

Preview: Mets at Indians June 15, 2010

New York Mets (35-28) at Cleveland Indians (25-37) 7:05 pm

Johan Santana (4-3 2.96) vs Justin Masterson (2-5 4.74)

TV: SNY   Radio: WFAN

What to watch: The Mets look to extend their four game winning streak against another last place team in Cleveland. Santana got hit pretty hard by the Padres in his last start in New York, so he’ll be looking to get back on track. Masterson threw a complete game 2-hitter in his last start against Boston. Expect Chris Carter to be back at DH against the right-hander.

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Mets’ Angel Pagan: A Refined Talent

Angel Pagan
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Entering the 2010 campaign, the ceiling of Angel Pagan was seemingly an enigma. A talented outfielder plagued by injuries and bone-headed on the field mishaps, all we could really be confident about was that Pagan was a better alternative in center field than the great Gary Matthews Jr. Up to this point though, hitting in a line-up that lacks a true identity, Pagan has been an offensive propeller for the Mets.

So far this season, Pagan has proved all of his critics wrong. Boasting a solid .283 BA, he’s hit in all different slots of the Mets lineup and is well on his way to scoring 100 runs on the season. Pagan has also proved that he’s more of a threat on the bases this year with 12 swipes in 15 chances. He was gunned down a third of the time last season by opposing catchers. Continue reading “Mets’ Angel Pagan: A Refined Talent”