Interesting that Jeff Francoeur is not in the starting lineup tonight. It’s not that he needs a rest.
Here’s the lineup:
Jose Reyes, SS
Angel Pagan, RF
David Wright, 3B
Carlos Beltran, CF
Ike Davis, 1B
Chris Carter, LF
Josh Thole, C
Luis Castillo, 2B
Hisanori Takahaski, LP
Here’s tonight’s lineup:
Jose Reyes, SS
Luis Castillo, 2B
Angel Pagan, LF
David Wright, 3B
Carlos Beltran, CF
Ike Davis, 1B
Jeff Francoeur, RF
Henry Blanco, C
Mike Pelfrey, RP
NOTES: Triple-A Buffalo’s Mike Jacob was traded to Toronto for a player to be named later. … Reportedly, the Mets turned down a deal for Ted Lilly that would have sent Josh Thole to the Cubs.
It is expected Jason Bay will be placed on the disabled list today with lingering concussion symptoms and likely will be replaced by Jesus Feliciano.
Bay going on the DL means it is less likely the Mets will deal Jeff Francoeur this weekend. However, if the Mets slide out of contention expect Francoeur to be dealt in August in a waiver trade.
Here’s this today’s lineup:
Jose Reyes, SS
Angel Pagan, LF
Carlos Beltran, CF
Ike Davis, 1B
Mike Hessman, 3B
Josh Thole, C
Jeff Francoeur, RF
Alex Cora, 2B
RA Dickey, RP
Ike Davis gets the night off, to be replaced by Mike Hessman. Jason Bay’s concussion will keep him sidelined for the second straight game.
Here’s the lineup:
Jose Reyes, SS
Luis Castillo, 2B
Angel Pagan, LF
David Wright, 3B
Carlos Beltran, CF
Mike Hessman, 1B
Jeff Francoeur, RF
Henry Blanco, C
Johan Santana, LP
