It’s Bobby’s Job According to Adam Rubin, Terry Collins has made Bobby Parnell the exclusive close in the absence of Frank Francisco. No Jon Rauch. No Ramon Ramirez. None of that. It’s Bobby Parnell’s job to lose. He really struggled in the closer role last season, blowing six of 12 save opportunities, but I honestly …
Monthly Archive: June 2012
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Series Preview: Mets Go To Chicago To Play The Worst Team In Baseball
The Mets begin a three-game set with the Cubs in Chicaco tonight at 8:05 The Cubs have been the worst team in baseball this season. Their .333 winning percentage is the worst in the MLB, and they are a team full of under-performing, overpaid veterans. This team’s so bad, it’s only a matter of time …
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Tejada, Ramirez Called Up, Francisco Placed On DL, Valdespin Sent Down
UPDATE: 6:39- The Mets announced (via Twitter) that they have placed Frank Francisco on the DL with a left oblique strain. Bobby Parnell will close for now. ORIGINAL: 6:31- The Mets made more changes to their active roster today, recalling Ruben Tejada and Ramon Ramirez from Triple-A Buffalo for tonight’s game against the Yankees. Jordany …
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Jenrry Mejia Has Struggled In Buffalo Since Moving To The Bullpen
Jenrry Mejia is struggling. The right-handed fireballer was moved to the bullpen earlier this month, a decision made by the Mets front office. Mejia was having success as a starter through the first two months of the season, posting a 1.13 ERA in his three starts with the Bisons, but was moved to the bullpen …
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Morning News: Mets Edged By Yanks, Bay Is Getting Better, Byrdak’s Chicken
Every morning, we give you the top three stories from Mets-land. Here are this morning’s headlines. Mets Drop Middle Game To Yankees The Mets lost to the Yankees last night 4-3. Chris Young started and pitched very well through six, but gave up a three-run home run to Raul Ibanez in the seventh to tie …
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Morning News: Mets Pounce On Pettitte, Johan Gets Keys To The City, Dickey To Start ASG?
Here are today’s top three stories from Mets-land. The Mets beat the Yankees last night 6-4 at Citi Field. They pounced on Yankees starter Andy Pettitte, scoring five runs in the first. The inning was capped by a three-run homer by Ike Davis, his eighth of the season. Justin Turner also had a two-run single. …
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