Final Score: Nationals 5, Mets 2 Player Of The Game: Jeremy Hefner- 6 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K Goat Of The Game: Tim Byrdak- 0.2 IP, 1 H, 2 ER, 1 BB
Monthly Archive: July 2012
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NL East: Phillies Sign Cole Hamels, Dodgers Acquire Hanley Ramirez
Early this morning, the Phillies made a big move by signing Cole Hamels to a contract extension. The deal is reportedly six years and worth $144 million. With the Phillies selling, Hamels was one of the pieces that could have been traded but now that won’t be the case after he signed this extension. Here are …
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Morning Mets Links: July 25, 2012
Here are this morning’s Mets links: The Mets lost last night by a score of 5-2. R.A. Dickey was only alright. Combine that with only three hits on offense and you have a big problem. Even a dramatic late-inning home run by Jordany Valdespin couldn’t save them. (Post, Box Score) The Mets called up Matt …
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Game 97: Lack Of Offense Leads To 5-2 Loss To Nationals
Final Score: Nationals 5, Mets 2 Player Of The Game: Jordany Valdespin- 1-1, PH HR in eighth Goat Of the Game: Jason Bay- Error in sith that costed Mets a few runs, 0-2, K
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Reaction: Mets Option Lucas Duda To Triple-A Buffalo
The Mets announced today that they have optioned outfielder Lucas Duda to Triple-A Buffalo. Duda, 26, has a .241/.335/.391 batting line this season with 12 home runs and 44 RBI this season. However, since June 15, he is hitting just .189 with two home runs and four RBI. He has also struck out at least …
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Mets Call Up Acosta Again, Send Beato Down
The Mets sent Pedro Beato back to Buffalo after his awful outing last night. In his place, they called up Manny Acosta. Beato, a Rule 5 pick in 2010, just returned from injury this month. He pitched a total of 4.1 innings over seven outings, pitching to a 10.38 ERA, largely thanks to last night’s …
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Morning Links: July 24, 2012
Here are this morning’s Mets links: The Mets imploded in the 10th innin last night, losing 8-2 to the Nationals to drop to 47-49. Chris Young pitched well and Ike Davis tied it up late, but Pedro Beato got rocked in the top of the tenth. (Post, Box Score) Sandy Alderson told reporters before yesterday’s …
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Game 96: Extra Innings, Extra Painful…
Final Score: Nationals 8, Mets 2 Player Of The Game: Chris Young- 7 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 7 SO, 106 pitches (64 strikes) Goat Of The Game: Pedro Beato- 0.1 IP, 4 H, 5 R, BB
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Alderson: Mets No Longer Buyers In Trade Market
According to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, Sandy Aldrson said today that the Mets are no longer buyers in the trade market: “You’ve got to be realistic and take into account where you are from day to day,” Alderson said before Monday’s series opener against the Nationals, which the Mets entered a game below .500. …
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NL East: Braves And Cubs Agree On Dempster Deal, Marlins Trade Infante, Sanchez
We are just eight days from the MLB trade deadline and things are starting to heat up. Deals are now being made as teams try to build a team for the stretch run. Here are some news, notes, and rumors from around the NL East: The Braves and Cubs agreed on a blockbuster trade today, …
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