PAGAN: Returns to lineup
Angel Pagan returns to the lineup today against the Marlins in Puerto Rico. Here’s the order:
Jose Reyes, SS
Angel Pagan, CF
David Wright, 3B
Jason Bay, LF
Rod Barajas, C
Fernando Tatis, 1B
Jeff Francoeur, RF
Ruben Tejada, 2B
Hisanori Takahashi, LP
Posted under New York Mets 2008-09
This post was written by John Delcos on June 29, 2010
Here’s today’s lineup at Yankees:
Jose Reyes, SS
Angel Pagan, CF
David Wright, 3B
Ike Davis, 1B
Jason Bay, LF
Rod Barajas, C
Fernando Tatis, DH
Jeff Francoeur, RF
Ruben Tejada, 2B
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Johan Santana, LP
Posted under Mets News, Mets News & Features/2010
This post was written by John Delcos on June 20, 2010
Tonight’s line-up:
Jose Reyes, SS
Angel Pagan, CF
David Wright, DH
Ike Davis, 1B
Jason Bay, LF
Fernando Tatis, 3B
Rod Barajas, C
Jeff Francoeur, RF
Ruben Tejada, 2B
Hisanori Takahashi, LP
Posted under New York Mets 2008-09
This post was written by John Delcos on June 12, 2010
PEREZ: Holding fast.
I was listening to the radio this morning on the way home from the auto body shop – had a little problem this weekend – and the topic was how to fix the Mets.
I could have driven to Ohio and back and not touched on all the issues, but the synopsis was to cut loose Gary Matthews, Fernando Tatis and Oliver Perez – the dead wood they were called – and replace them with warm, eager minor league bodies.
Yup, that will do it.
“It will get the players’ attention,’’ was the conclusion. The Mets are a .500 club for a lot of reasons, the least of which are Matthews and Tatis, who, although hardly productive, don’t play that much to make an impact either way.
Posted under Commentary/2010, Mets Commentary
This post was written by John Delcos on June 1, 2010
GAME #51 at Brewers
Can you believe it?
After starting the week in scintillating fashion with a three-game shutout sweep of the Phillies, the Mets are in danger today of being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers.
Here’s something to mull over: The Brewers had won only six home games this season, and could have half that with a victory today.
It has been a disappointing first two games, with Jerry Manuel pulling Johan Santana after eight scoreless innings Friday and Fernando Nieve spitting the bit yesterday, turning his start into nothing more than a long relief appearance.
It was infuriating to learn Manuel didn’t consult Santana on how he was feeling before yanking him. What a disrespectful thing to do to the ace of your staff.
Posted under Chat Rooms, Chat Rooms/2010
This post was written by John Delcos on May 30, 2010
The Ike Davis Era was born out of necessity, with the Mets having waived Mike Jacobs, Daniel Murphy injured and Fernando Tatis an unacceptable option.
“I don’t see him as a savior,’’ manager Jerry Manuel said. “I see him as a complement.’’
And, Mets fans will see him, said general manager Omar Minaya.
“We need to get better production from first base, so why not promote the kid,’’ Minaya said. “I talked to Jerry about (Davis’ playing time). You’re not going to bring a kid like that to platoon.’’
Here’s tonight’s line-up for the Mets (4-8):
Angel Pagan, CF
Luis Castillo, 2B
David Wright, 3B
Jason Bay, LF
Jeff Francoeur, RF
Ike Davis, 1B
Rod Barajas, C
Alex Cora, SS
Jon Niese, LP
Posted under Chat Rooms, Chat Rooms/2010, Mets Features
This post was written by John Delcos on April 19, 2010
Tabbed the Mets’ first baseman of the future, that future could be now for Ike Davis, who’ll be brought up from Triple-A Buffalo for tonight’s game against the Chicago Cubs.
While the Mets opted not to take Davis north after Daniel Murphy’s knee injury, several factors conspired into the decision being made now.
Twenty innings Saturday night forced the Mets to bring up a pitcher, Tobi Stoner, to bail out the bullpen, and expendable was the struggling Mike Jacobs, who was designated for assignment.
So, as much as the Mets wanted to avoid force-feeding the majors to Davis, necessity prevailed.
Davis, 23, the son of former Yankees reliever Ron Davis and first-round pick out of Arizona State in 2008, scorched the ball during spring training and hasn’t cooled. Davis is hitting .364 with two homers and four RBI for Buffalo and is riding a seven-game hitting streak.
Initially, I thought Davis needed more Triple-A time, and that might be the case, but as early as it is, there’s a sense of urgency for the Mets and it isn’t assured Davis will struggle at this level. Frankly, he can’t do much worse than what the Mets had been getting at first base.
While there is talk the Mets are rushing Davis, it must be remembered there is no guarantee he’ll be overwhelmed, just as there are no givens he’ll flourish like David Wright, who was promoted after only 114 Triple-A at-bats in 2004.
“When it’s time for him to come up, he just needs to remember to come in and do what he’s done his whole career,’’ Wright told ESPN.com. “I know there are expectations. I know there is going to be a lot of pressure. But he seems like he’s a tremendous player, a great guy, and will do well at this level.’’
With Murphy down, the Mets hoped to fill the position until his return with the platoon of Jacobs and Fernando Tatis. (Frank Catalanotto started at first last night).
“We just felt that we didn’t quite see what we wanted to see in that brief opportunity he was given,’’ manager Jerry Manuel said.
It was obvious Davis would be elevated when the Mets designated Jacobs for assignment rather than option him outright to the minors. In doing so, they cleared a spot on the 40-man roster for Jacobs.
POLL: Too early or deserved? Vote in the Davis poll.
Posted under Mets News, Mets News & Features/2010
This post was written by John Delcos on April 19, 2010
Good for Jerry Manuel not to tinker with his struggling line-up by dropping Jose Reyes to the three hole. At least let Reyes get into some kind of groove before doing anything.
Personally, I still want Reyes leading off where he can do the most good. Better to leave Reyes where he is. Let’s look at it this way. If Reyes doesn’t bat third they still have a good option in David Wright. But, if Reyes doesn’t bat first, where do they go?
Why create a problem in the leadoff slot if you don’t have to?
Here’s tonight’s line-up for the Mets (2-4):
Jose Reyes, SS
Luis Castillo, 2B
David Wright, 3B
Jason Bay, LF
Jeff Francoeur, RF
Fernando Tatis, 1B
Rod Barajas, C
Angel Pagan, CF
John Maine, RP
NOTES: Lefties Johan Santana and Oliver Perez will stay on schedule, meaning the latter won’t be skipped to keep the former at every fifth day. … Jon Niese goes tomorrow followed by Mike Pelfrey Thursday against the Rockies. … Carlos Delgado, who is rehabbing from hip surgery in Colorado, visited the clubhouse this afternoon. … Many of the Mets, who are hitting .245 as a team and .189 with runners in scoring position, took early batting practice. … As a bonding exercise, most of the team took in the Nuggets game Monday night.
NOTE FROM ME: For the next few months I am taking a night class. I will be in the Chat Room tonight, but won’t get there until nine. So, you’ll have to do the first inning without me. Thanks-JD
Posted under Mets News, Mets News & Features/2010
This post was written by John Delcos on April 13, 2010
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