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Apr 27

Mets, Dickey go for sixth straight tonight; ailing Pelfrey still on for Friday.

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RA Dickey goes tonight for the Mets who are seeking their sixth straight victory. With a win and loss by Atlanta, the Mets could climb out of the NL East cellar.

Like I said earlier, small steps, but steps nonetheless.

Manager Terry Collins eschewed the tradition of riding the hot hand and will sit Daniel Murphy, Jason Pridie and Josh Thole against the Nationals, saying Justin Turner, Scott Hairston and Mike Nickeas need to play to keep sharp. It’s a long season and you’ll need everybody eventually.

Evidently, the Mets didn’t learn from Chris Young last night. Young, weakened with the flu, didn’t make it out of the fifth and gave up three homers. Mike Pelfrey, who has lost 11 pounds while being sick, threw an abbreviated bullpen session, but remains on to face Philadelphia Friday night.

Why?

Pelfrey wants to pitch, which is admirable, but it makes no sense to push things this early. Let him rest and regain his strength and go from there. Dillon Gee is on the roster for reasons like this and he’s pitched well.

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Apr 24

Going for the sweep

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All of a sudden the Mets are hot, aiming to sweep the Diamondbacks and go for their fourth straight victory.

The key has been solid starting pitching, and aided by Jason Bay, who has been hot since his return, and Ike Davis, who has homered in three consecutive games.

The Mets have received two strong starts from Dillon Gee and there have been rumblings he could stick in the rotation. So far, the weak link has been lefty Jonathon Niese (0-3, 5.87 ERA).

Gee could get another start, however, if the Mets opt to push back Chris Young, on the DL with tendinitis.

 

Apr 23

Gee waiting out the rain.

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The Mets have looked like a different team the past three days because they have pitched well. Actually, they’ve done better than well.

If they play today, Dillon Gee will be trying to give the Mets their third straight victory.

A strong outing by Gee could earn him another start or possibly keep Chris Young on the disabled list. Gee, 2-2 with a 2.18 ERA in five starts last year, gave up one run in 5.2 innings last Sunday in a win at Atlanta.

Here’s today’s line-up:

Jose Reyes, SS

Daniel Murphy, 2B

David Wright, 3B

Carlos Beltran, RF

Jason Bay, LF

Ike Davis, 1B

Josh Thole, C

Jason Pridie, CF

Dillon Gee, RP

 

Apr 17

Pelfrey spits bit again; Gee gets start today.

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Did you notice how when Terry Collins pulled Mike Pelfrey last night that he never spoke with his pitcher. In fact, he stood a few feet away.

PELFREY: Another rough night.

It’s hard to picture a more glaring display of disgust. Reminds me of how Pelfrey turned his back on Jerry Manuel last season. What goes around, comes around, I guess.

Collins’ words later, complete with a glazed over look in his eyes, of things getting better rang hollow, pretty much like his team’s peformance.

Two doubleheader losses in three days will do it for a manager.

After sleeping on it, I still can’t figure out what Daniel Murphy was thinking as he took off for third base. It’s one thing to try to make things happen. It’s another to not have a clue.

The Mets try to avoid their eighth straight loss this afternoon and pull out of the third worst start in franchise history. To give you an idea of how dismal things are, only the 1962 and 1964 teams began their schedules with more futility.

It begins with pitching and Pelfrey has done nothing to fortify his supposed role as ace. After four starts, his ERA stands at a robust 9.72. Pelfrey said must get better, which is a pretty generous assessment.

Overall, Mets’ starters have a 6.29 ERA and averaging 5.1 innings a start, which of course, won’t get it done. During the losing streak the staff ERA is 5.86, while the offense is averaging just over three runs a game while hitting .213.

Today’s hope is Dillon Gee, who’ll replace Chris Young, who was placed on the DL with biceps tendinitis.

Here’s this afternoon’s lineup at Atlanta:

Jose Reyes, SS

Josh Thole, C

David Wright, 3B

Carlos Beltran, RF

Ike Davis, 1B

Angel Pagan, CF

Willie Harris, LF

Brad Emaus, 2B

Dillon Gee, RP

LINEUP COMMENTS: Interesting to see Thole elevated to second. Theoretically, Thole’s bat control and command of the strikezone should help Jose Reyes, while it is hoped by dropping Pagan will add punch to the middle of the order. The Mets are at the position where it doesn’t hurt to try.

 

Apr 16

Chris Young should sit tomorrow.

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Chris Young said his biceps tendinitis is better, but not completely. He told manager Terry Collins yesterday he’s not sure how long he can go Sunday.

YOUNG: Has achy shoulder.

“There’s no guarantees on how it could feel Sunday,’’ Young told reporters in Atlanta.

Given that, what is the holdup in announcing a call up?

Considering the fragile make-up of the Mets’ rotation, Young’s injury history and how early it is in the season, there’s no reason Young should even think about starting tomorrow. It is a no-brainer to push him back, if not put on the disabled list.

The Mets held back Triple-A lefty Pat Misch from his last scheduled start, or they could opt for Dillon Gee, who would be going on his normal turn Sunday.

Friday’s rainout helped in that it gave the overtaxed bullpen a night of rest, but it will only be temporary with today’s doubleheader, which features reliever D.J. Carrasco starting game one – five innings would be a miracle – and Mike Pelfrey, who has had a slow start going in the second game.

Meanwhile, outfielder Jason Bay, on the DL with a strained rib cage, could play in a minor league rehab game today. Bay’s original return date was pushed back to April 26, but these are the Mets, so always bet the over on injury return.