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Jun 23

Mets catch break; today’s lineup.

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Maybe it was a make-up call from the Baseball Gods after last week’s balk-off loss, but the Mets caught a break last night when Justin Turner made no effort to avoid being hit by a pitch, and, in fact, appeared to lead into the ball. He admitted he took one for the team.

By rule, he should have been out.

Although his record doesn’t show it, R.A. Dickey has pitched better lately. Opponents tagged him for a .308 average in April, but are hitting just .183 in June. He lost another victory last night when Francisco Rodriguez coughed up his second straight save opportunity. Rodriguez has given up 11 earned runs in his last 11 appearances, calling his performance “pathetic.”

The word also applies to Jason Bay, who went 0-for-5 with three more strikeouts, and today has been moved out of the cleanup spot.

Here’s today’s lineup against Oakland:

Jose Reyes, SS

Justin Turner, 2B

Carlos Beltran, CF

Daniel Murphy, 3B

Angel Pagan, CF

Jason Bay, LF

Lucas Duda, 1B

Josh Thole, C

Chris Capuano, LP

 

 

 

Jun 22

Tonight’s lineup vs. Athletics

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Well, we certainly didn’t expect it would last forever for Dillon Gee. It was clear from the outset he didn’t have it last night. It is also clear there’s plenty of upside with Gee.

R.A. Dickey, however, remains a question. He hasn’t pitched with the consistency he did last season. He goes tonight against Oakland.

Here’s the lineup:

 

Jose Reyes, SS

Justin Turner, 3B

Carlos Beltran, RF

Jason Bay, LF

Scott Hairston, CF

Ronny Paulino, C

Lucas Duda, 1B

Ruben Tejada, 2B

R.A. Dickey, RP

 

At first glance, I wonder about Bay hitting clean-up again. He did have a good night yesterday, but one night doesn’t turn it around.

However, I look at the roster and can’t think of anybody else other than Carlos Beltran who could hit fourth now, but he’s been comfortable batting third.

Bay said he used his legs more to drive the ball, where previously he’d been mostly arms. Who knows? That could be as good a reason as any for his poor season.

If the Mets are to be competitive this year, they need Bay to produce. Last night was a good sign, and we’ve seen too few of them this season.

 

Jun 11

Dickey starts as Mets eye .500

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Rebuilding teams make progress in small steps, and the Mets could make one tonight, with a victory at Pittsburgh, they could reach .500.

Should they win and Florida lose, they would trail the third-place Marlins by a half-game.

The Mets have been doing it with pitching with surprise Dillon Gee’s gem last night their seventh consecutive quality start. Last year’s surprise starter, R. A. Dickey, will start for the Mets.

After a slow start, Dickey is 2-1 with a 1.85 ERA over his last four games.

Here’s tonight’s lineup at Pittsburgh, which features the return of Jason Bay.

 

Jose Reyes, SS

Ruben Tejada, 2B

Carlos Beltran, RF

Daniel Murphy, 3B

Angel Pagan, CF

Jason Bay, LF

Lucas Duda, 1B

Ronny Paulino, C

R.A. Dickey, RP

Jun 10

Gee hopes to continue streak tonight at Pittsburgh.

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Every year there is one, that player who comes out of the blue to place his indent on the season. This year for the Mets he is Dillon Gee.

GEE: Carrying Mets.

Gee competed for the fifth starter’s role during spring training, but with remaining options, didn’t stick in favor of Chris Capuano. However, when Chris Young went down, Gee, who pitched well at the end of last season, was brought up from Triple-A Buffalo and takes a 6-0 record into tonight’s game at Pittsburgh.

Gee has anchored the Mets’ rotation which has been surprisingly good recently, going 6-2 with a 2.76 ERA over the past 14 games, including six straight quality starts.

The Mets have won all of Gee’s eight starts, and over his last four games opponents are hitting .161 against him. One of those games was beating Pittsburgh, May 30, at Citi Field, giving up three runs in seven innings.

“He’s proved that he can pitch at this level and have success,’’ manager Terry Collins said. “All he does is give you quality outings.’’

Here’s tonight’s lineup behind Gee:

Jose Reyes, SS

Justin Turner, 3B

Carlos Beltran, RF

Daniel Murphy, 1B

Angel Pagan, CF

Lucas Duda, LF

Josh Thole, C

Ruben Tejada, 2B

Dillon Gee, RP

 

Jun 05

Bay sits tonight vs. Braves; lineup behind Dickey.

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Maybe a night off is what Jason Bay needs. It couldn’t hurt. Nothing else seems to work. Frankly, I don’t know if anything will.

I keep hearing on the talk shows and reading the other blogs how the Mets should trade him. Sure would nice, but with that contract he’ll be impossible to move.

Let’s face it, Bay is busting out. He’s been dropped to sixth in the order, and manager Terry Collins said that’s where he’ll stay until he starts hitting.

Here’s tonight’s lineup against Atlanta:

Jose Reyes, SS

Justin Turner, 3B

Carlos Beltran, RF

Daniel Murphy, 1B

Angel Pagan, CF

Ronny Paulino, C

Jason Pridie, LF

Ruben Tejada, 2B

RA Dickey, RP