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Florida Marlins To File Complaint Against Mets

NEW YORK - APRIL 28: Jerry Manuel #53, Manage...
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The Marlins plan to file a complaint with Major League Baseball about the Mets stalling tactics during the April 29,2009 game at Citi Field. With two outs in the ninth and the bases loaded, Mets manager Jerry Manuel called for a pinch hitter for catcher Ramon Castro. It was a curious move considering that Castro already had two hits in the game. More curious, was that it took about five minutes to get the hitter into the game. Omir Santos was in the bullpen and later admitted that he went into the batting cage under the stadium to get some warm up swings in before the at-bat.

The Marlins even called the stalling tactic Bush League. And I have to admit that I agree. The complaint will center around MLB’s pace of game rules. Although I doubt there will be a fine or suspension, Manuel should be warned about using such tactics again. It’s not in the spirit of the rules of the game.

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Marlins 4- Mets 3 April 29, 2009

42909I feel like I’m writing the same game recap that I wrote about yesterday’s game. Jorge Cantu hit the big bomb and the Mets bullpen failed. Or maybe it’s more like writing the same story that we saw for much of last season. I don’t know.

I was at the game today to witness this disaster of a game first-hand. David Wright was boo’d mercilessly throughout the game in case you didn’t catch that on TV. He looked more lost than I’ve ever seen him.

Another good start by Johan Santana was wasted, just like last season. If the Mets are going to make the postseason this year, they have to capitalize on Santana’s starts. It’s that simple. If they’re going to waste them like they did last year, we’re all in for a long season.

The only real positive offensive game by a Met was Fernando Tatis, who started at first base again. He was 3 for 4 with a home run that barely made it over the left field wall. Overall, the Mets left 14 runners on base as they’ve been doing all month including leaving the bases loaded in the ninth.

Jerry Manuel made several curious decisions in this game. But the most confusing was calling Omir Santos in from the bullpen to pinch hit for Ramon Castro with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth. That made no sense to me at all on several levels. I’ve always like Manuel but I didn’t like what I saw from him today at all. I’ll write more about that tomorrow.

The Mets lose the home series to the Marlins and drop to 9-12 on the season. They have a day off tomorrow and head to Philly on Friday.

Box score

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Game Preview: Marlins at Mets [Game 21] April 29, 2009

Florida Marlins logoFlorida Marlins (12-8 Road: 7-4) at New York Mets (9-11 Home: 6-5)  1:10 pm

Josh Johnson (2-0 2.20) vs. Johan Santana (3-1 0.70)

TV: SNY  Radio:  WFAN

What to watch: The Mets and Marlins play an afternoon game for the rubber game of the series. This is a premier pitching match-up and a re-match of a game in Miami that the Marlins won on a Daniel Murphy botched fly ball. Murphy will be in the lineup today so he better not mess this up for Santana again. That game was Santana’s only loss of the season. By the way, I’ll be at the game today. If you’ll be there too send me an email at my Contact page.

Don’t forget to visit The Mets Report Live Game Chat during the game to chat with other Mets fans!

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Marlins 7- Mets 4 April 28, 2009

42809Sorry for the late post on this one. Livan Hernandez put up a respectable start last night. It’s pretty much what you would expect from a fifth starter. He got into the sixth inning and gave up 3 runs, 2 of then earned. If he could do that consistently, the Mets would be in good shape this season.

On offense, Alex Cora had 2 hits, 2 runs, and 1 RBI subbing in for Luis Castillo. I thought it was interesting that Jerry Manuel put Cora at the top of the lineup when he always keeps Castillo at the bottom of the lineup. Manuel really has no faith in Castillo. David Wright has a nice 2 out RBI in the fifth inning. Hopefully, that will lead to good things for him.

Sean Green lost the game for the Mets in the seventh when he gave up 2 hits and 2 walks, which turned into 4 runs. Green has been pretty good generally this season but this was his second bad game raising his ERA to 8.49. We’ll have to keep an eye on that.

Box score

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Game Preview: Marlins at Mets [Game 20] April 28, 2009

Florida Marlins logoFlorida Marlins (11-8 Road: 6-4) at New York Mets (9-10 Home: 6-4)  7:10 pm

Ricky Nolasco (1-2 6.86) vs. Livan Hernandez (1-1 7.31)

TV: SNY  Radio:  WFAN

What to watch: Both starting pitchers are having ugly seasons so far. We haven’t received word yet if Carlos Delgado will be able to play tonight. He saw a doctor today after experiencing pain in his hip. Also, Luis Castillo probably won’t play after having back spasms yesterday.

Don’t forget to visit The Mets Report Live Game Chat during the game to chat with other Mets fans!

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