Mets File MLB Complaint About Doubleheaders

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The Mets and Braves were rained out in Atlanta last night and the Braves decided to schedule a doubleheader for 4pm today. It’s the home team’s decision how to reschedule a rain out. Despite the fact that the Mets visit Atlanta two more times this year, the Braves opted for a doubleheader today after the Mets played a doubleheader against Colorado on Thursday.

The Mets had to use seven relievers to get through the doubleheader against Colorado. Chris Young is still questionable for his start on Sunday. He couldn’t make the start last night, if the Mets played, because of bicep tendinitis. The concern is that if he starts the game tomorrow and has to bail out early, the bullpen won’t have anyone left available to pitch.

Assistant GM John Ricco is traveling with the team in Atlanta. He met with Dan Warthen, Young, Ray Ramirez, and Terry Collins last night when the rain out was announced to discuss the situation. He and Young spoke to reporters after the meeting which you can hear below.

John Ricco audio

Chris Young audio

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Mets News Aug. 15, 2009: Citi Field, Livan, Ricco, Beltran

In a lost season, the Mets can still get an occasional win as they did over the Giants last night. The bigger news may be that the team unveiled some long awaited changes to the stadium. We still don’t have a Mets Hall of Fame and Keith’s number 17 still isn’t retired. But they’re making some small steps in the right direction.

Here’s the news: