Monthly Archive: July 2012

Game 103: Hairston, Mets Beat Giants In Ten

Final Score: Mets 8, Giants 7 Player Of The Game: Scott Hairston- 2-for-5, 3 RBI, 3 R Goat Of The Game: Ike Davis- 0-for-4, 4 K

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Series Preview: Mets Head To San Fan For Four-Game Series With Giants

Tonight at 10:15 Eastern time, the Mets begin a four-game series with the Giants in San Francisco. The Mets head to San Fran having won only two of four games in Arizona against the Diamondbacks. In order to get back into the playoff race, the Mets really needed to take at least three of four …

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Mike Baxter Back From Disabled List, Capt. Kirk Optioned To Triple-A

The Mets have activated Mike Baxter for tomorrow night’s game in San Francisco. They have also optioned Nieuwenhuis to Buffalo. Baxter has been out since injuring himself while making one of the greatest catches of the year leaping into the left field wall at Citi Field to save Johan Santana‘s no-hitter. Before getting hurt, Baxter …

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Game 102: Dickey Dominates, Mets Beat D-Backs 5-1

Final Score: Mets 5, Diamondbacks 1 Player Of The Game: R.A. Dickey- 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 8 K, 111 pitches (72 strikes) Goat Of The Game: Ike Davis- 0-for-4, 2 K

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Jenrry Mejia Going Back To The Starting Rotation, Mets Making The Right Call

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The Mets are moving Jenrry Mejia back to the starting rotation and it’s about time. Mejia, 22, has bounced between the bullpen and the starting rotation throughout his career including a stint in the big league bullpen as a relief pitcher. The original thought on Mejia was he was coming off Tommy John surgery, so …

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Why All The Hate For Sandy Alderson?

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Alright, I know these past few weeks have been frustrating. The Mets have gone from a playoff contender to almost completely out of it. The team has obvious holes and inconsistencies. But why are so many people mad at Sandy Alderson? If we look back to late 2010, when it was obvious that Omar Minaya …

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