Preview: Marlins at Mets June 6, 2010

Florida Marlins (28-29) t New York Mets (29-27) 1:10 pm

Ricky Nolasco (1-2 4.79) vs Hisanori Takahashi (4-4 4.30)

TV: WPIX   Radio: WFAN

What to watch: The Mets have a shot at a sweep today, which would be nice payback for the sweep they suffered in Miami last month. Nolasco has started two games against the Mets this season and the Marlins won both games. His last start against Milwaukee was decent, going 7 IP and giving up 3 ER. Takahashi was putrid in his last start in San Diego giving up 6 ER over 4 IP. If he has another stinker like that he’ll probably find himself back in the bullpen.

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Mets 6 – Marlins 1 June 5, 2010

New York Mets Ike Davis hits a single at Citi Field in New York

http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/PicAppPIS/JavaScript/PisV4.jsMets starter Jon Niese was outstanding today in his return from two weeks on the disabled list with a hamstring strain. He went 7 innings only giving up 1 run in the seventh. He was in complete control throughout the game dropping his curveball in for strikes at will. Jenrry Mejia and Fernando Nieve finished off the final two innings without a serious threat by the Marlins.

The Mets offense was solid with 10 hits and 2 walks against the Marlins. Ike Davis was right on the ball today going 4 for 4 with 2 doubles and 3 runs scored. David Wright was 2 for 3 with 3 RBI’s including his 10th home run of the season which equals his total from last season.

Box score

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Mets Oliver Perez on Disabled List, MLB Investigating

NEW YORK - JUNE 29: Starting pitcher Oliver P...
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For the second season in a row, the Mets placed under-performing pitcher Oliver Perez on the disabled list with a convenient knee injury. They’ve been trying to convince Perez to accept an assignment to the minors to work out his problems, but he has refused so far. According to reports, Perez complained on Friday of pain in his right knee, the same one that was scoped last season.

An MRI found tendinitis and Perez was placed on the disabled list. This revelation of a knee injury couldn’t have come at a more convenient time for the Mets with Jon Niese pitching today and needing a roster spot. Apparently, the timing is so convenient that MLB is investigating Perez’ medical records according to the Daily News.

It wouldn’t surprise me if the Mets sent Perez for one of those full body scans that you hear advertised on the radio to find any possible problem that would land him on the DL.

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Preview: Marlins at Mets June 5, 2010

Florida Marlins (28-28) t New York Mets (28-27) 4:10 pm

Jon Niese (1-2 4.79) vs Nate Robertson (4-4 4.30)

TV: FOX   Radio: WFAN

What to watch: The Mets go for their seventh straight win at home today. Niese is making his first start back from the disabled list with a strained hamstring he suffered on May 16. Robertson got hit pretty hard in his last start against the Brewers giving up 4 ER in 5.1 IP. He hasn’t won a game since May 15 when he beat the Mets in Miami when he gave up 2 ER over 5.2 IP.

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Video: Mets’ Minaya on Beltran, Matthews, Castillo

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Mets GM Omar Minaya addressed the media before last night’s game to talk about a flurry of roster moves the Mets made and the one that will be made today. Here’s the breakdown:

  • Gary Matthews – designated for assignment and will go home to count his money
  • Luis Castillo- on the 15-day disabled list for his bad foot/gimpy legs
  • Ruben Tejada- re-called to play second base
  • Omir Santos- re-called because Henry Blanco is slightly hurt
  • Jon Niese- starting tomorrow and they need to find a roster spot but Oliver Perez won’t leave

Carlos Beltran also played in an extended spring training game but didn’t run. So he’s starting to work his way back.

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Mets 4 – Marlins 3 June 4, 2010

New York Mets starting pitcher R.A. Dickey throws a pitch to the Florida Marlins in New York

http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/PicAppPIS/JavaScript/PisV4.jsThe Mets got another decent start from R.A. Dickey. He seems to have a knack for getting through 6 innings without letting the game get away from him. He had a lot runners on base in his 6.1 IP tonight giving up 7 hits and 2 walks. But he didn’t let Marlins get out of control.

The offense was solid with 9 hits and 4 walks. You could even make an argument that Dickey was the offensive star going 2 for 3 with 1 run and 1 RBI. Ruben Tejada was back from the minors and immediately made a contribution going 1 for 4 with 1 run and 1 RBI.

K-Rod came into the ninth with a 1-run lead and made things interesting again. He gave up a hit and a walk but managed to work out of it to get his 11th save of the season.

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Mets Home Stand Preview: June 4th- June 10th, 2010

MLB: Mets vs Rockies APR 14

http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/PicAppPIS/JavaScript/PisV4.jsAfter an exhausting 2-4 road trip, the Mets are returning to Citi Field, where they have a quite impressive 19-9 record.

Friday, June 4th: Marlins (Sanchez) vs. Mets (Dickey) 7:10 PM
Saturday, June 5th: Marlins (Robertson) vs. Mets (Niese) 4:10 PM FOX
Sunday, June 6th: Marlins (Nolasco) vs. Mets (Takahashi) 1:10 PM
Tuesday, June 8th: Padres (Richard) vs. Mets (Pelfrey) 7:10 PM
Wednesday, June 9th: Padres (Latos) vs. Mets (Santana) 7:10 PM
Thursday, June 10th: Padres (Garland) vs. Mets (Dickey) 1:10 PM Continue reading “Mets Home Stand Preview: June 4th- June 10th, 2010”