Tag: John Maine

John Maine Rotation Spot Safe, For Now

John Maine has maintained his spot in the starting rotation despite two terrible starts to begin the 2010 season. His spot may not be secure for long.

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After John Maine’s 3 IP 8 ER blow up last night in Denver, there were some legitimate questions about whether he would stay in the rotation. Those questions were answered today by Jerry Manuel. Maine will remain in the rotation for now.

The beat reporters are all writing about Maine’s lengthy conversation with Manuel this afternoon in Colorado. And I think there is something admirable about sticking with your guys. I’m sure the rest of the players on the roster are happy about Maine not getting the boot so quickly. Continue reading “John Maine Rotation Spot Safe, For Now”

Mets’ Maine May Lose Rotation Spot

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The Mets have to think long and hard about pulling John Maine from the rotation. But he’s had two awful starts to begin the 2010 season. And what has he done recently that he deserves any more of a chance than that? The Mets can’t allow him to put up stinker after stinker. Where’s the fast start that Jerry Manuel’s been telling us about? Maine is killing that fast start.

You may recall that I recommended that the Mets non-tender Maine last October. Clearly, that’s looking like the right move in hindsight. But that’s neither here nor there at this point.

Despite getting bombed for 3 runs in 0.1 IP last night, Fernando Nieve should take over the spot. He can lengthen out after working out of the bullpen. He was fighting Jon Niese for the last spot in the rotation three weeks ago. So it won’t take him long to be ready. It’s a no-brainer to me. Continue reading “Mets’ Maine May Lose Rotation Spot”

Rockies 11 – Mets 3 April 13, 2010

MLB: New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers

http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/PicAppPIS/JavaScript/PisV4.jsThe Mets lost their third straight game to start the series in Colorado. John Maine was crushed for 8 runs in 3 IP. He had absolutely nothing and gave up 6 runs in the third inning with two outs. It’s starting to get ugly again for the Mets, not exactly the hot start that Jerry Manuel talked about all spring.

The Good – nothing

The Bad – Maine was horrible again and appears to have lost velocity; Jason Bay and Angel Pagan muffing a fly in left-center; Fernando Tatis looking uncomfortable at first base on a bad throw from Maine; Fernando Nieve giving up 3 runs in 0.1 IP

Just an awful effort from the Mets. That’s all there is to say. And I hate the live calls coming into the booth during blowouts. It’s so desperate, and  leads to Cohen and Hernandez senselessly defending their employer.

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Preview: Mets at Rockies April 13, 2010

New York Mets (2-4) at Colorado Rockies (3-3) 8:40 pm

John Maine  (0-0 7.20) vs. Greg Smith (0-1 9.00)

TV: SNY   Radio: WFAN

What to watch: The Mets play their first road series of the season in Colorado tonight after losing a home series to the Nationals. The Rockies are coming off a home series win against the Padres. In 2009 the Mets were 4-3 against the Rockies. Maine has a lot of questions surrounding his ability right now after losing to the Marlins in his first start. The Mets need to start stringing some wins together quickly or there could be some changes on this team.

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

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Mets’ Mike Pelfrey Lick Count

New York Mets starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey and catcher Brian Schneider in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field in New York

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I don’t know if that “Lick Count” is entirely accurate but it’s a new statistic we should be working on to see what percentage of licks works best in certain situations and maybe have the struggling starters implement the lick schedule.

But seriously – We’ve now seen 4 of the 5 starters and Oliver Perez goes today. Since this team’s success is going to rely on how well the starterrs pitch I’ve been watching them closely this week. As expected, a good outing by Johan Santana.

Good outings by Jon Niese and Mike Pelfrey have eased my nerves a little. The bad outing by John Maine definitely worries me as, from what I’m hearing, he might not ever find his true form. Continue reading “Mets’ Mike Pelfrey Lick Count”

Preview: Marlins at Mets April 7, 2010

Florida Marlins (0-1) at New York Mets (1-0) 7:10 pm

Ricky Nolasco (0-0 -.–) vs. John Maine (0-0 -.–)

TV: SNY   Radio: WFAN

What to watch: The Mets look to continue the great performance they had on Monday against the Marlins with another win. Maine needs to come out throwing bullets in this one to try to redeem himself for the last two seasons of underachieving that he’s had.

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

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Are We All Pumped for Mets 2010 Opening Day?

It’s time for Mets fans to get pumped up about opening day 2010! We’re all concerned about some shortcomings on the roster, especially about who will step up as the leader of this team.

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Courtesy of jessicafm via FlickrI know I’m pumped for opening day! I’m going through my closet right now looking for a jersey of some player, any player, who’s not on the disabled list. Where’s that David Wright jersey?
 

 

By the way, the Fan Misery Index has jumped to 8.13 out of 10. Not sure what I’m talking about? Check out my last post… and check out some of the pictures Dave got from Spring Training this week…

I’m still trying to figure out this team chemistry-wise. I have heard all spring from bloggers covering the Mets and WFAN that the clubhouse atmosphere is so much better than last year with the additions of Jeff Francoeur and Jason Bay. I hope so.

After watching the Yankees struggle for the first part of last year, they seemed to kick it into gear but only after a few of the new players shook things up.

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