Monthly Archive: August 2012

Series Preview: Mets Play Three Against Struggling Padres

The Mets begin a three-game series with the Padres tonight at PETCO Park in San Diego. The first pitch is at 10:05 eastern time. The Padres have really struggled lately. After opening up the second half 7-3, including winning two of three against the Dodgers on the road, San Diego has gone just 3-7. In …

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Game 106: Mets Rough Up Zito, Win 9-1

Final Score: Mets 9, Giants 1 Player Of The Game: Ronny Cedeno-  3-for-5, 5 RBI, 2 triples Goat Of The Game: Normally, if there’s no clear goat, I would just pick Jason Bay, but even he drove in two runs…

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Jason Bay For Heath Bell And John Buck? Why Not?

Yesterday, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reported that the Mets and Marlins were discussing a deal before the trade deadline that would send Jason Bay to Miami, and bring Heath Bell and John Buck to the Mets. Although they weren’t close to a deal, they were discussing. All three players in this proposed trade are …

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Game 105: Niese Shuts Down Giants, Mets Win 2-1

Final Score: Mets 2, Giants 1 Player Of The Game: Jonathon Niese- 7 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 B, 5 K Goat Of The Game: Jason Bay- 0-for-4, BB, K

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Zack Wheeler Finally Promoted To Triple-A

The Mets finally promoted Zack Wheeler to Triple-A Buffalo this afternoon. He will make his first start on Sunday. Wheeler, 22, has dominated for Double-A Binghamton this season. He has a record of 10-6 to go along with a 3.26 ERA. He also has 117 strikeouts in 116 innings.

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Game 104: Harvey Good, Lincecum Better As Mets Lose 4-1

Final Score: Giants 4, Mets 1 Player Of The Game: Matt Harvey- 6 IP, 4 H. 3 R. 2 ER, 3 BB, 7 K Goat Of The Game: The entire offense- 6 H, 1 R

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