The 2005 draft has been very kind to the New York Mets. Five players selected that year have reached the major leagues; the seventh most of all National League clubs, but few of those clubs can match the impact of the Mets draftees: Mike Pelfrey (1st round), Jon Niese (2nd round), Bobby Parnell (9th round) [...]
We touch on that kind of stuff all the time, but we haven't really sat down and put anything in ink," Manuel said. "I think a lot depends on if we see a diminished product, if we see fatigue. Then I think we'll probably visit it with some sincerity. Jerry Manuel summing up his views [...]
No matter how you look at things, the development of Jonathon Niese has been one of the top storylines for the Mets in 2010. But coming into this season mainstream scouting reports were behind the times on Niese. Baseball America had this report on his arsenal: Niese's signature pitch is a 12-to-6 curveball, though he [...]
The Mets’ offensive troubles have become the story of the season and have overshadowed some terrific pitching performances. How many times have pitchers ended up with no-decisions in games where they pitched brilliantly? Here is a chart of all Mets starters, their Quality Starts and decisions in those games. Name Quality Starts QS Record Johan [...]
The New York Mets have reached the point in the season where things become awkward; they are now waiting to die. After Friday's 7-5 loss to the Phillies, Mets manager Jerry Manuel awkwardly said it was a "tough loss," the dying equivalent of "I'm sorry." Condolences accepted. The news is no shock though. The Mets [...]
The New York Mets (53-52) hoped turning the calendar from July to August would change their fortunes. It didn't on Day One as the Arizona Diamondbacks crushed the Mets 14-1. The Mets finished the homestand with a 2-4 record. They are now 33-19 at Citi Field and 1-5 against the Diamondbacks this season. The Mets remain [...]
While there is plenty of time left in the baseball season, the window for the Mets to contend with either the Atlanta Braves in the NL East or a wild-card spot may be defined in the next 11 days. In those 11 days, Mets General Manager Omar Minaya must decide if his team is as [...]
The All-Star break is upon us and it’s natural to look forward. The Mets at 48-40, four games back of the Atlanta Braves in the NL and one game behind in the wild card race. Below is a list of Mets players with a grade given to each hitter and pitcher on how they have [...]
The New York Mets (47-38) were cooled off by the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field this week. The Reds downed the Mets 3-1 in the rubber game of a three game series. The Mets are 29-14 at home. They open a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves Friday night. Cincinnati Reds @ New York Mets [...]
Here's what happened on this day in New York Mets history: 1966: New York Mets selected Duffy Dyer in seventh round of free agent draft. 2010: Jonathon Niese pitched seven innings, allowing one run and striking out eight to tie his major league career high, the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 5-3. Alex [...]
The New York Mets (43-32) defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-0 Sunday at Citi Field. The win put the Mets one-half game behind the Atlanta Braves, who were beaten by the Detroit Tigers. The Mets are now 28-12 at home and 17-6 in the month of June. Minnesota Twins @ New York Mets ... boxscore and recap [...]