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Cutter Dykstra, like his father, is reckless in good way
2008-03-27 21:58:00
...It seems as though our old friend Lenny Dykstra AKA "Nails" , has a son who may be first round draft pick in the upcoming June high school draft. Cutter Dykstra, 18, is one of the nations finest high school baseball players, and unlike other major league sons seems to revel in his father's legacy. Cutter had the following to say: “I love having that name on my jersey,” said Cutter, a .444 hitter this spring for the Westlake High Warriors. “I want people to come to watch me play — put pressure on the other team, steal bases and crash into walls. I want people to say, ‘Wow, he plays the game just like his dad did.’ ” This quote and article come from the New York Times.CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE


Willie Randolph on the hot seat?
2008-03-27 21:52:00
...Great article from Ken Ronsenthal at FoxSports. The article takes a closer look into the managers he feels are in jeopardy of losing their jobs either during or after this upcoming season. The article mentions the Mets and Willie Randolph as the first example saying: As if presiding over the Mets' historic late-season collapse wasn't bad enough, Randolph now must contend with the must-win environment created by the addition of left-hander Johan Santana for four prospects and $137.5 million.Anything less than a postseason berth — and maybe a first-round playoff triumph — could endanger both Randolph and GM Omar Minaya, both of whom are signed through 2009.Randolph did not deserve to be fired after last season. His lack of outward passion drew criticism, but if he had shown more emo


Pedro Martinez to start final home opener at Shea Stadium
2008-03-27 12:25:00
...Willie Randolph announced yesterday that Pedro Martinez will be slotted to make the Mets home opener start. This is something that makes sense to me, considering Johan will make the season debut.Pedro was quoted as saying the following:"I'm pretty sure they're interested in seeing Johan as well," Martinez said, referring to the Shea faithful. "But I think before Johan gets to the mound, they're going to have to settle for the old goat and a very familiar face - even though I'm pretty sure they're going to enjoy it just as much as I will."CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE
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Moises Alou swears he'll come back strong
2008-03-27 12:07:00
...Moises Alou had the following to say on Tuesday regarding his progress coming back from Hernia surgery."I know I always come back from things like this, and I come back strong," Alou, 41, said. "I don't just come back. I come back and I perform well, and I perform when it counts."CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE


Pedro Martinez: Human or Superhuman?
2008-03-26 20:18:00
...This comes from Mets.com:Pedro Martinez has now ditched his cape. He might yet save the Mets, sure, but he still won't save the world. Even one of baseball's foremost braggarts has his limits. "I'm no Superman," Martinez said. "I'm a human being like every other, and whatever I'm asked to do, I'm going to try to do. But I can't predict what I'm going to do. I can't just say that I'm going to pitch eight innings or go up there thinking I'm going to pitch eight perfect innings. It's impossible." Still, he came close enough on Tuesday afternoon, tossing six shutout innings in a Minor League game behind Tradition Field. Martinez threw 80 pitches in all, walking none and striking out five. Most importantly, he escaped his final regular season tuneup with a clean bill of health -- something t


Wright, Delgado prove clutch in loss
2008-03-26 20:16:00
Marlins 7, Mets 5 at Port St. Lucie, Fla. Wednesday, March 26, 2008CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE BOXSCORE Mets at the plate David Wright 's two-run single in the third inning scored Gustavo Molina and Endy Chavez. Molina, the fourth catcher on the depth chart, had two singles. Carlos Delgado hit a bases-loaded two-run single in the seventh and Jose Reyes added an RBI single in the eighth. Marlins at the plate: A double by Jorge Cantu was the lone extra-base hit the Marlins produced in the first five innings. Cantu hit a three-run homer off Nelson Figueroa in the sixth. Mike Jacobs added a two-run shot in the seventh. Mets on the mound: Right-handed rookie Robert Parnell, 23, allowed three hits and a walk in his five innings during his second appearance in a big beague exhibition ga


Mets, Johan Santana trying to erase the past
2008-03-26 20:06:00
...Great 2008 preview form the Daily News and Adam Rubin. It takes a look back at the Mets offseason, the pursuit of Johan and into spring training.Remember this?"Let me tell you this: Without Santana , we felt as a team we have a chance to win in our division. With him now, I have no doubt that we're going to win in our division. I have no doubt in that," the normally soft-spoken Beltran said upon his arrival at camp. "We've got what it takes. We have good chemistry as a team. He fits great because he's a great guy. He's one of the best pitchers in the game. Who doesn't want to have him on any ballclub? Without him last year we did good, until the end of the season. So this year, to Jimmy Rollins, we are the team to beat."CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE


Message from Willie to the Mets Fans
2008-03-31 09:58:00
...The following is part of a message that was released on Mets.com - From Willie Randolph to the New York Mets Fans:Our team is ready to go. That’s the message I want to send to you Mets fans as we prepare for today’s opener in South Florida. The goal this year is to make our final season at Shea something special and I think we can.We all hated the way last year ended for us. For 98 percent of the season we were the best team in our division, but we let it slip away. When I spoke to the team this spring I didn’t look backwards that much, I tried to look forward so we can all learn from what happened. The lesson is simple: don’t take anything for granted and don’t expect things to happen just because you think they will.The season is here. It’s time to make it happen.Hope to s
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ESPN predicts the 2008 MLB season
2008-03-31 08:14:00
...Just in case you haven't gotten enough predictions yet - Here are the official ESPN predictions.They come from analysts and writers such as:Jayson Stark, Peter Gammons, Jerry Crasnick, Buster Olney, Tim Kurkjian, Steve Phillips and many many more.CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE


Mets finalize Opening Day roster
2008-03-30 20:25:00
...The New York Mets today announced the following roster moves on Sunday to ready their roster for Opening Day. The Mets selected the contracts of catcher Raul Casanova and outfielder Brady Clark and added them to the 25-man roster. Clark will change his uniform to No. 44. He had worn No. 93 this spring. Catcher Ramon Castro was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 21, due to a right hamstring injury. Right-handed pitcher Duaner Sanchez was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 27, while he continues recovering from right shoulder surgery. Sanchez underwent shoulder surgery on April 10, 2007 at New York's Hospital for Special Surgery. Mets Medical Director Dr. David Altchek inserted a screw in the coracoid, a bone in front of Sanchez's right should


Will things ever be right in left?
2008-03-30 11:01:00
...Great article from David Lennon at Newsday: The article takes a look at the things that could go wrong for this upcoming season as well as some possible positives. CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE


A Break From the Game for an Inspiring Lesson
2008-03-29 13:09:00
...Great article from the NY Times' Ben Shpigel, it takes a look into the Mets learning a little more about the African American past.Taking an unusual detour before the start of the regular season, the Mets flew here Friday after their exhibition game in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in advance of Saturday’s Civil Rights Game against the Chicago White Sox. When they landed, the Mets bypassed Graceland and Beale Street and drove directly from the airport to the National Civil Rights Museum for a private guided tour. The White Sox are scheduled to have one Saturday morning. “Isn’t it fitting to go here first so it hits home a little bit more?” Damion Easley said. With a group so large and spanning so many generations and ethnic backgrounds, it was inevitable that some were more absorbed th
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El Duque brings back high leg kick
2008-03-29 12:27:00
...So after hearing Rick Peterson wax poetic about how Orlando Hernandez' signature leg kick was not what made him so good, it turns out that he was completely wrong.Yesterday El Duque looked somewhat similar to the guy we've seen in the past, ditching the other wind up that made him look like a robot and throw 72mph. It seems as though no one but Hernandez knew that was coming, which is just another example of how El Duque beats to his own drum. I'd love to see someone else in the 5th starter role, but as of right now he's the best option.Here is an article from the Daily News:Hernandez - facing a bad Orioles team on both squads' final day of spring games in Florida, a notorious day for free-swinging - allowed only one run on four hits while striking out two and walking one in a 70-pitc


Hamstring strain sends Pedro to DL
2008-04-02 21:40:00
...This comes from Mets.com: The right one is a size 11 high top; the left one is the same size but a traditional low cut. And only the high top has been modified to alleviate stress in the large toe. If the Mets are looking to fill the shoes left unoccupied by Pedro Martinez on Tuesday night, they can start there, with those specifications, though finding someone who could slip into Martinez's customized Nike spikes probably will be a less daunting task that finding a pitcher of equal quality and presence. In no way is this a Cinderella story. Martinez is down, assigned to disabled list exile probably until the middle of next month. The Mets are down a tad, too, though in a different way. They had such high hopes for a successful start. And now this -- a mild strain of Martinez's left ham


Pedro & El Duque and wasted money
2008-04-02 12:21:00
...When you sit and think about it, it's pretty sad that the Mets are paying over 20 million dollars this season for the contracts of Pedro Martinez & Orlando Hernandez, and neither of them can pitch. Now we have to rely on guys like Jorge Sosa, Nelson Figuerora and Brian Stokes to help us tread water until El Duque or Pedro are ready to come back.Can you imagine if we didn't get Johan and this happened? Maybe Omar should think a little more about the age restrictions of pitchers, and try to get a little younger in the rotation going forward. Trusting 2 key spots to pitchers over the age of 36 is always going to be a crap shoot.


Buster Olney on Pedro injury
2008-04-02 11:45:00

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Pedro Martinez pulled from game due to injury
2008-04-01 20:05:00
...This comes from the NY Post blog:A rough season debut for Pedro Martinez got even rougher in the fourth inning tonight.After giving up two home runs and four runs overall, Pedro was lifted after straining his left hamstring on a pitch to Marlins catcher Matt Treanor.Martinez grimaced in pain as soon as he threw the pitch, which resulted in a groundout to third. After talking with him near the mound, Willie Randolph pulled him in favor of Jorge Sosa.The Mets were trailing 4-3 at the time of the injury. More details to come


D Wright extends hitting streak
2008-04-01 15:22:00
...Great article from Mets.com which takes a closer look into David Wright ' great performance in yesterday's home opener.Wright had the following to say about his current hitting streak and what he cares about:"If I can keep driving in some runs and scoring some runs, I'll take that over a hitting streak," he said. "I need to get off to a better start than I did last year. I wasn't too happy about my April [in 2007].""I want production," he said. "I want to drive balls into the gaps, score runs and drive some runs in. You can have the home runs. Let me drive in some runs and set up the guys behind me.""Our offense absolutely clicks when we keep the line moving," he said, meaning when the Mets are able to get a number of hitters on base. "We don't necessarily get the big towering home run -
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Johan Santana is best changeup of all
2008-04-01 14:44:00
...Another great article from The Daily News. The article takes a closer look into Johan Santana and how having him on the Mets is such a great thing.The following comes from the article:"Here is a different sort of lefty starter, a bit of Yankee-style, big-market thievery. Santana is a Cy Young winner transplanted in mid-delivery at age 29 from one of those pathetic, budget-strapped franchises in the Midwest. Easy to use: Just plug him into the mound and watch the pop-ups. "How many times do you get a guy this good, in his prime, at his best?" said Ron Darling, who was here Monday as an SNY announcer to describe Santana's three-hit debut. "You see everything with him. For Dwight, it never quite happened that his physical and intellectual talents came together at the same time. For Dwight,


Randolph gets third degree after Mets win
2008-04-01 13:52:00
...Unfortunately, I didn't see the actual play involving Castillo not running. It seems as though the NY writers thought it was pretty significant because they would not let Randolph off the hook about it. This comes from Newsday: "With two outs and Castillo on first, Beltran punched a soft liner to shallow center that a diving Cody Ross momentarily had in his glove before the ground knocked it out.Castillo did look back to check on the ball, and third -base coach Sandy Alomar held him at third when he noticed shortstop Hanley Ramirez picking it up. But Ramirez immediately dropped the ball, and had Castillo been hustling around, he probably would have scored. The part that surprised Randolph, however, was why someone would seize on that play as the third question after a decisive Openin
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New York Mets 7 - Florida Marlins 2
2008-03-31 18:42:00
...This comes from Marty Noble @ Mets.com:CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE BOXSCOREIn his ongoing effort to de-emphasize the significance of his debut with the Mets and defuse at least some of the stir it had produced, Johan Santana said -- almost vowed -- he would do "nothing crazy" and "nothing special." Nor would he try to be a hero. And he was true to his word as the Mets began their 2008 season. In the end, what Santana did Monday afternoon against the Marlins wasn't particularly special or at all crazy. And heroic didn't apply either. He was merely effective and, more importantly, successful. His first performance in a new league with his new team was efficient and sufficient and, at the same time, fully satisfying for all involved in it. The most expensive pitcher in the game accomplished
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If only "On paper" meant something
2008-03-31 14:08:00
...Great article from SNY.tv and Ted Berg.It takes a closer look into his expectations for the upcoming season.Amongst other things, the article says: Thanks to the attention-grabbing way the Mets' 2007 season ended and the glut of media coverage all winter long, Mets fans have been on top of every move the team has made this offseason. So to refer to Monday as Opening Day seems strange. Instead of the first crease on the spine of a new book, Monday's game against the Marlins will strike many Mets fans as only the next chapter of a story that began on Oct.1, or, to some, on Jan. 29 when the team acquired Johan Santana. That's not really the case, because all of that -- all the intrigue, nonsense, hope and skepticism that accompanied this offseason -- was merely a prologue to the season tha
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Mets lose second in a row 3-1 - Santana Stiffed
2008-04-06 20:00:00
...Another nail biter...This comes from Mets.com:CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE
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Mets lose big to Braves 11-5
2008-04-06 06:26:00
...I guess yesterday was just one of those games - John Maine didn't seem to have it after having to wait 7 days to get this first start of the season. The Mets were closer throughout the game then the score leads on, it wasn't until Kelly Johnson's pinch hit grand slam in the 7th. For more on this game. read this great article from the Daily News:CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE
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Omar in no hurry to update rotation
2008-04-05 04:30:00
...Great article from Newsday regarding the status of the Mets rotation, and who they may be interested in on the free agent side, including Claudio Vargas and Robinson Tejada.I am a big supporter of a possible signing of Freddy Garcia, as long as it comes on the cheap. Of course I'd like for them to wait and see with his health and all, but I think there could be a very good fit there.CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE


Q & A with Tom Glavine
2008-04-05 04:24:00
Here is a great Q & A from Adam Rubin at the Daily News - He gets to spend a little time with former met Tom Glavine: Say what you want about Tom Glavine’s last performance as a Met, but he’s a first-class guy who never wanted to leave Atlanta in the first place. The Braves’ last-minute, final offer to Glavine before he left for the Mets was for roughly $10 million a year for three years. But that’s misleading, because the entire third-year salary was deferred without interest, making the average annual value much less. What was it like putting on a Braves uniform again? “It was an adjustment, just like when I put on the Mets jersey for the first time. It obviously wasn’t as severe because I have a familiarity here, with this ballpark and Bobby (Cox) and John (Smoltz) an


Rain falls on Maine in postponement
2008-04-05 04:22:00
With a steady rain falling and the radar showing lots more to come, Friday night's series opener between the Mets and Braves at Turner Field was officially postponed. The game will be rescheduled as part of a day-night doubleheader on May 20, with the first game beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET and the second game starting as scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET. The Mets' rotation will not be adversely affected, as Friday night's scheduled starter, John Maine , will start on Saturday, with Johan Santana making his scheduled start on Sunday afternoon. Mike Pelfrey, who was to make his 2008 debut on Saturday will instead take the ball on Wednesday at Shea against the Phillies. Atlanta will push its rotation back a day, with Friday night's scheduled starter, Tim Hudson, going on Saturday and Saturday's sta


Mets Vs. Braves Weekend series
2008-04-04 17:30:00
Ok so here we go - Here comes one of the most hated Mets teams over the last 10 years or so, the Braves . The games are being played in Atlanta, where the Mets had barely any luck until 2006. The pitching matchups are as follows: Tonight: Postponed due to rainSaturday: John Maine Vs. Tim Hudson Sunday: Johan Santana Vs. John Smoltz Let's get ready for a great series !
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Mets interested in Rich Harden?
2008-04-04 09:52:00
...Here is an article form SF Gate regarding the Mets possible interest in Rich Harden from Oakland. Possible interest meaning that the writer of this story "Knows" the Mets must be interested since he looked so great in his debut.CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE


Mets-Braves series to set tone in East
2008-04-04 08:01:00
...Another great article from Mets.com.The start of the NL East pennant race gets going tonight with the first meeting of the Mets and the Braves . With Tom Glavine now back on the Braves, this should be a very intersting series .David Wright has heard a thing or two about this Tom Glavine guy. Wright might even believe he's familiar with the man who once owned a Shea Stadium locker just a few yards away -- before realizing, of course, that he knows nothing at all. "I am excited about facing him," Wright said, tongue planted firmly in cheek. "I want to see what it's like, see the legend and the myth." Wright's short wait is over. The Mets and Braves will face each other for the first time this season, playing three games in Atlanta beginning on Friday. Mets fans might view the series with a


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