Notable performances: Jonathon Niese- (W, 10-8) 5 IP, 6 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 5 SO, 81 pitches (52 strikes) Dan Murphy- 3-4, 2 RBI, R Jason Pridie- 2-5, 2 RBI Jose Reyes- 0-5, R Notes: Tonight was all about the Met offense, as they pounded Johnny Cueto and the Reds for eight runs on …
Monthly Archive: July 2011
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News: Nats acquire Gomes
According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Nationals have acquired Johnny Gomes and cash from the Reds in exchange for two minor leaguers. Gomes, a 30 year-old outfielder is hitting just .211 this season, but had a career season last year, hitting 18 home runs and driving in 86. Gomes has a .192 career batting average …
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The best time to trade Beltran has come and gone
Just a few weeks ago, Carlos Beltran‘s stock was as high as ever. The All-Star was having a great season, earning an All-Star selection for the first time since 2008. It seemed very likely that the Mets were going to get a top prospect in exchange for Beltran. Well, he still is having a great …
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Pre-game: Mets (51-51) vs. Reds (50-52)
Here is tonight’s Met lineup: 1. Jose Reyes SS 2. Justin Turner 2B 3. Carlos Beltran RF 4. David Wright 3B 5. Dan Murphy 1B 6. Jason Bay LF 7. Ronny Paulino C 8. Jason Pridie CF 9. Jonathon Niese LHP (9-8, 3.76) vs. Johnny Cueto RHP (6-3, 1.98) Notes: Niese gave up three earned …
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David Wright is on fire
Before this weekend, David Wright hadn’t played a game with the Mets since May 15 with a stress fracture in his back. He was really struggling when he was with the Mets early in the season, hitting like Jason Bay, with a .226 average, six home runs, and 18 RBI. Not much was expected from …
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Big seventh inning leads Mets to 4-2 win
Notable performances: R.A. Dickey- (W, 5-8) 6.2 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, BB, 7 SO, 86 pitches (61 strikes) Dan Murphy- 2-5, 2 RBI, R Jason Bay- 1-3, RBI David Wright- 2-5, R Notes: An above average performance from R.A. Dickey and a four-run seventh inning for the Mets propelled them to a 4-2 victory …
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