Mar 31
TODAY’S GAME
Mets vs Marlins, Digital Domain Park, Port St. Lucie, 1:00 p.m.
TV: SNY / Radio: None /
| NY Mets | AVG |
| Pagan, CF | .264 |
| Castillo, L, 2B | .260 |
| Wright, D, 3B | .277 |
| Jacobs, 1B | .156 |
| Bay, LF | .298 |
| Francoeur, RF | .224 |
| Adams, R, SS | .310 |
| Santos, O, C | .348 |
| Figueroa, N, P |
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| Florida | AVG |
| Coghlan, LF | .317 |
| Maybin, CF | .333 |
| Ramirez, H, SS | .333 |
| Lamb, 3B | .393 |
| Baker, Jo, C | .333 |
| Murphy, D, 2B | .333 |
| Sanchez, G, 1B | .380 |
| Petersen, B, RF | .295 |
| Johnson, J, P |
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125 comments
njstuckintx
3/31/2010-1:07pm at 1:07 pm (UTC -4)
Any mention of the other pitchers who are planning on putting in some work?
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-1:08pm at 1:08 pm (UTC -4)
All hands on deck not named KRod and Feliciano?
Mr North Jersey
3/31/2010-1:09pm at 1:09 pm (UTC -4)
None that I could find sorry.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-1:16pm at 1:16 pm (UTC -4)
Dang, forgot this was Johnson pitching today.
Ronnie says, ‘throw out his stats in ST. This young man can pitch’.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-1:21pm at 1:21 pm (UTC -4)
LOL – Jose is allowed to go full bore to 1st base and ‘casually’ into second.
So they show him at bat, hits a ball to the OF which I guess looked like it was gonna be one base (couldn’t tell b/c they’re only showing Jose).
He rounds 1st, takes off like a bat out of hell for 2nd and slides head first to make it.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-1:23pm at 1:23 pm (UTC -4)
And according to Ronnie, that’s Jose making a statement like:
‘I hear you all, but I want to start opening day. Take that’.
njstuckintx
3/31/2010-1:28pm at 1:28 pm (UTC -4)
GooD!
Get him in there already!
ceetar
3/31/2010-1:39pm at 1:39 pm (UTC -4)
But people think he’s more likely to get injured in a ‘real’ game? Come on! I understand you need more than 5 games to get your timing refined, but he should be there Opening Day.
ceetar
3/31/2010-1:47pm at 1:47 pm (UTC -4)
StevePopper: There ARE rules! Reyes trots to shortstop for 4th inning and he is pulled – supposed to only play 3 innings.
An important thing to note here is how INCREDIBLY pissed off your star SS is going to be if he’s not in the lineup Opening Day.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-1:55pm at 1:55 pm (UTC -4)
From everything that is being reported – how Reyes feels, what he looks like – I’m inclined to think he’s about as ready as he’s gonna be.
His bat timing might be off but what is another 5 days gonna do for that?
ceetar
3/31/2010-2:01pm at 2:01 pm (UTC -4)
He’s also making contact, not striking out. So even if his timing is a bit off, his speed will make up for it, get a couple infield hits, wreck havoc, etc.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-1:28pm at 1:28 pm (UTC -4)
Keith and Gary think Figgy deserves to be on this team.
Keith said he’s one of the good guys in the clubhouse. Always cheerful, always available to the press, always willing to lend whatever is necessary. A consummate professional.
trs86
3/31/2010-1:31pm at 1:31 pm (UTC -4)
Always whining…. Oh well I guess it’s ok to occasionally disagree with Keith and Gary. Of course it also seemed like they wanted Mejia up as well.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-1:38pm at 1:38 pm (UTC -4)
Or maybe they’re even more disallusioned with what they’re seeing pitching out of the pen?
Just a thought….
I’m not as worried about that pen as I am the SP.
trs86
3/31/2010-1:40pm at 1:40 pm (UTC -4)
Even if they are they can’t think that Figgy is an actual solution to those troubles.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-1:45pm at 1:45 pm (UTC -4)
Or, to start the season, want him in the BP, until they get a feel for how deep the 4 behind Johan are likely to go in games?
trs86
3/31/2010-1:50pm at 1:50 pm (UTC -4)
There are plenty of other options for mop up long relievers though.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-1:51pm at 1:51 pm (UTC -4)
Well, Misch was one but they just option him. So I have no idea what their plan is.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-1:36pm at 1:36 pm (UTC -4)
‘And it’s OUTTA Here’
Jason Bay with a solo HR.
njstuckintx
3/31/2010-1:44pm at 1:44 pm (UTC -4)
w00t w00t!
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-1:53pm at 1:53 pm (UTC -4)
Misch has cleared waivers, Gary reports.
trs86
3/31/2010-1:54pm at 1:54 pm (UTC -4)
Good.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-1:56pm at 1:56 pm (UTC -4)
Yup. The more depth down there, the better right now.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-1:58pm at 1:58 pm (UTC -4)
Figgy only pitched 3 innings. scoreless innings.
Valdes in there now for the 4th.
metsgirl31
3/31/2010-1:59pm at 1:59 pm (UTC -4)
Gary, Keith and Ron appear to be solidly on the Figgy bandwagon.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-2:00pm at 2:00 pm (UTC -4)
Yes, that was apparent. From the way they were talking – about decisions in the FO, etc., they don’t appear to have any idea what the decisions will be on who goes north either.
trs86
3/31/2010-2:03pm at 2:03 pm (UTC -4)
Like I said based on what I have heard they are also very much for bringing Mejia up too. So are a lot of beat reporters.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/31/2010-2:31pm at 2:31 pm (UTC -4)
they must be seeing what we’re missing out.
trs86
3/31/2010-2:35pm at 2:35 pm (UTC -4)
Or they are in the entertainment business and it makes a bigger story than some no name.
trs86
3/31/2010-2:00pm at 2:00 pm (UTC -4)
Dag-gone it. Even I at this point have to say might as well give a spot to Figgy. While he has very little talent I guess he deserves it as much as some of the other bp guys. Man I hope I am wrong about him being what he always has been, crap.
ceetar
3/31/2010-2:01pm at 2:01 pm (UTC -4)
Hey, if he gives us a good dozen innings in April and ends up gettng replaced, contributes! We’ll mail him his WS ring in Japan.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-2:03pm at 2:03 pm (UTC -4)
Ha!
Really, it’s all about who gives us the best chance to win the most games here in April. After a month, they can make any necessary changes accordingly.
Just field the best damn team we can, given what we’ve got right now.
trs86
3/31/2010-2:07pm at 2:07 pm (UTC -4)
My realistic expectations may go down tremendously if Figgy is one of the best we got.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-2:07pm at 2:07 pm (UTC -4)
Well, here’s hoping he’s just insurance until MOP show what they’ve got for the start of the season.
trs86
3/31/2010-2:09pm at 2:09 pm (UTC -4)
Thing is 4D if any of MOP explode it’s not like Figgy is really insurance. We would still be in a big pile of crap.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-2:14pm at 2:14 pm (UTC -4)
Well, I’m not saying permanent solution.
trs86
3/31/2010-2:17pm at 2:17 pm (UTC -4)
I know. I need to just accept it that Figgy will have a role. I just don’t like him.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-2:04pm at 2:04 pm (UTC -4)
Another ‘Its OUTTA here’
DWright with an opposite field solo HR.
2-0 Mets.
So far Figgy/Valdes out pitching Johnson.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-2:04pm at 2:04 pm (UTC -4)
LOL – Keith mad b/c someone just threw back DWright’s HR ball. Apparently, it was a guy with a Marlin shirt on.
trs86
3/31/2010-2:06pm at 2:06 pm (UTC -4)
Valdez’s innings have been limited of course but his very small sample size is 3.2 innings 1 hit 3Ks 0 walks.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-2:09pm at 2:09 pm (UTC -4)
FWICG, if he doesn’t make the team, it’s not like he’ll be depth in triple A. We have to send him back to the Mexican league as he’s on loan?
trs86
3/31/2010-2:09pm at 2:09 pm (UTC -4)
Right. Unless they purchase his contract from that league and he agrees to a minor league deal.
trs86
3/31/2010-2:13pm at 2:13 pm (UTC -4)
I guess it is for sure clear that Figgy is not the #5 as I would think he would have went longer. So looks like as reported it’s 100% Niese’s job. Sigh….
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-2:15pm at 2:15 pm (UTC -4)
You didn’t want Niese to be the #5?
Initially, I wanted Taka2. I still don’t think it’s a bad idea. But beyond him, Niese would be it, IMO.
trs86
3/31/2010-2:17pm at 2:17 pm (UTC -4)
No doubt that I wanted it to be Taka with Niese in the minors and more guys in the pen. Taka does not help the pen at all.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-2:18pm at 2:18 pm (UTC -4)
O.K. – that’s was my mindset too all spring.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-2:22pm at 2:22 pm (UTC -4)
And to be clear, I was NEVER advocating that 5th spot go to Figgy. I’m on the fence about a BP spot though.
trs86
3/31/2010-2:23pm at 2:23 pm (UTC -4)
I know you were not 4D. I just let my emotion take over on guys like Figgy sometimes. I just don’t get why some like him so much.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-2:27pm at 2:27 pm (UTC -4)
Probably b/c those who are going to be the starters are not looking so good this spring…..
trs86
3/31/2010-2:28pm at 2:28 pm (UTC -4)
Yeah I understand that part but it’s Nelson Figgy Figueroa.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-2:21pm at 2:21 pm (UTC -4)
Parnell walks the pitcher, but aside from that, Keith liked what he saw from Parnell this inning. Throwing high heat and being effective.
So far, this game is what I was hoping to see pitching these last games before opening day.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-2:26pm at 2:26 pm (UTC -4)
Kevin interviewing Reyes:
- I think I’m seeing the ball better now. I’m ready.
- They told him not to slide on the base paths today. He decided to do it anyway to prove he’s ready to go.
- Nothing to worry about with my legs.
- Just have to get my timing back, 100%
- Thyroid being monitored every Monday – blood test. Everyone is better and better.
With that, per Gary ‘Chris Carter just threw his hat back in the ring with a solo HR’.
ceetar
3/31/2010-2:28pm at 2:28 pm (UTC -4)
Glad he said he’s ready. Mets now risk another “not on the same page” report if they don’t start him. Not that they care about that stuff.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-2:28pm at 2:28 pm (UTC -4)
hahaha – discussing Reyes, what’s left to see?
Keith: ‘let the horse out of the corral’.
trs86
3/31/2010-2:26pm at 2:26 pm (UTC -4)
GO CARTER!!!!
trs86
3/31/2010-2:27pm at 2:27 pm (UTC -4)
Solo HR. 4HR in 28 AB’s.
Murphy headed for MRI. Mets please take Carter as your 1B.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-2:29pm at 2:29 pm (UTC -4)
What you said….
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/31/2010-2:33pm at 2:33 pm (UTC -4)
How is he defensively? I heard he’s not that bad… but haven’t actually seen him play at 1B.
trs86
3/31/2010-2:34pm at 2:34 pm (UTC -4)
Does it really matter? His competition is Jacobs and Cat.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/31/2010-2:36pm at 2:36 pm (UTC -4)
I’m sure it does if Jacobs and Carter are competing for Murphy’s spot IF Murphy goes on DL.
trs86
3/31/2010-2:42pm at 2:42 pm (UTC -4)
My point is they are most likely all equally bad.
Mr North Jersey
3/31/2010-2:27pm at 2:27 pm (UTC -4)
“The Animal” Goes deep!
Nice Gary.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/31/2010-2:34pm at 2:34 pm (UTC -4)
Did he hit it against JJ?
trs86
3/31/2010-2:35pm at 2:35 pm (UTC -4)
Yes all 3 were off JJ.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/31/2010-2:37pm at 2:37 pm (UTC -4)
I don’t understand the logic in pitching JJ against the Mets.
It gives the Mets hitters better look at him for next Monday’s game.
ceetar
3/31/2010-2:39pm at 2:39 pm (UTC -4)
Should’ve started Reyes. would’ve gotten him even more of a ‘jump’ on his timing for Opening Day.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-2:39pm at 2:39 pm (UTC -4)
Here’s hoping that gives Johan and the Mets the edge Monday.
trs86
3/31/2010-2:41pm at 2:41 pm (UTC -4)
If I remember they have never beaten him.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/31/2010-2:42pm at 2:42 pm (UTC -4)
Unless it’s the Marlin’s plan to confuse the Mets hitters by allowing them to see JJ purposely pitching badly.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-2:39pm at 2:39 pm (UTC -4)
Mejia in now in the top of the 6th.
Oh, Kevin interviewing Wally Backman in the backfield.
ceetar
3/31/2010-2:39pm at 2:39 pm (UTC -4)
Is it the Citi Field replica backfield? portends of things to come..
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-2:41pm at 2:41 pm (UTC -4)
LOL.
He’s talking about teams today more or less not putting enough emphasis on the fundies. He said back in his day, especially with Davey, it was always an important part of the game.
Best of luck to Wally in Brooklyn this year.
trs86
3/31/2010-2:41pm at 2:41 pm (UTC -4)
Maybe not for the entire year but right now it would be hard for them to decide NOT to bring up Mejia. We all know why they SHOULD NOT but I should have saved my money and not bought the 50 inch tv too. I should not go to Vegas and gamble my money away. I should not spend time on here when I should be working. But you know it has to be tempting to bring him up.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-2:45pm at 2:45 pm (UTC -4)
It’s just such a small sample size so far.
On that note, 1-2-3 inning for him.
Ronnie said he’s got all the pitches he needs to get batters out. ‘It’s very enticing to bring him north’.
Gary speculates it’s almost wasting him since he’s got 4 pitches, instead of developing him as a starter.
Then they were interrupted as Peterson? loses the ball in the OF and Jacobs gets a double out of it.
trs86
3/31/2010-2:47pm at 2:47 pm (UTC -4)
Then Darling compared him to Wainwright.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/31/2010-2:44pm at 2:44 pm (UTC -4)
Did Mejia face the legit Marlins hitters?
trs86
3/31/2010-2:46pm at 2:46 pm (UTC -4)
Mostly no.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/31/2010-2:53pm at 2:53 pm (UTC -4)
Who did he face?
trs86
3/31/2010-2:54pm at 2:54 pm (UTC -4)
Maybin, Hanley and Lamb.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/31/2010-2:55pm at 2:55 pm (UTC -4)
That’s not too bad.
trs86
3/31/2010-2:56pm at 2:56 pm (UTC -4)
That’s why I said MOSTLY no. LOL.
ceetar
3/31/2010-2:58pm at 2:58 pm (UTC -4)
Hmm? he faced Hanley. that’s about it. Maybin’s a solid middle of their lineup guy no?
trs86
3/31/2010-3:01pm at 3:01 pm (UTC -4)
.250 .318 .409 .727
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/31/2010-3:04pm at 3:04 pm (UTC -4)
But Maybin will be on the 25 man roster for the Fishes, no?
ceetar
3/31/2010-3:06pm at 3:06 pm (UTC -4)
I didn’t mean statistically, I mean physically, in the middle of the lineup. solidly on the roster and etc.
trs86
3/31/2010-2:44pm at 2:44 pm (UTC -4)
8 dominant pitches from Mejia.
metsgirl31
3/31/2010-2:46pm at 2:46 pm (UTC -4)
I can see why it is hard to ignore at this point.
trs86
3/31/2010-2:45pm at 2:45 pm (UTC -4)
OK so are we going to jump on Darling too about comparing Mejia to Wainwright?
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/31/2010-2:51pm at 2:51 pm (UTC -4)
Is there a reason why Barajas was left off the lineup?
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-2:59pm at 2:59 pm (UTC -4)
Not any reason that I know of….
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/31/2010-3:00pm at 3:00 pm (UTC -4)
Do you think GRK are friends or just pretends?
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-3:10pm at 3:10 pm (UTC -4)
LOL. My impression? They all get along good but I wouldn’t say they socialize much outside of the job – like buddy, buddies.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-3:12pm at 3:12 pm (UTC -4)
Well, Mejia in trouble this inning.
Mr North Jersey
3/31/2010-3:12pm at 3:12 pm (UTC -4)
-SIGH Pagan
trs86
3/31/2010-3:13pm at 3:13 pm (UTC -4)
Shoddy defense looks to have lead to the trouble.
As for Pagan, looked like he had it and lost it in the sun. Has happen to the Marlins today too.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-3:19pm at 3:19 pm (UTC -4)
He had a glove on it. Don’t know what happened there.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-3:17pm at 3:17 pm (UTC -4)
Jeeze, Pagan….
Mr North Jersey
3/31/2010-3:17pm at 3:17 pm (UTC -4)
FYI whatever you do stay away from 1050 ESPN. Kay is killing the Mets today I will spare you the details.
njstuckintx
3/31/2010-3:19pm at 3:19 pm (UTC -4)
How is this breaking news?
Mr North Jersey
3/31/2010-3:21pm at 3:21 pm (UTC -4)
It isn’t consider it a “Kay Alert”.
njstuckintx
3/31/2010-3:22pm at 3:22 pm (UTC -4)
Heh. Kay-dar?
He usually does bash the Mets, the Kay-lown that he is.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-3:19pm at 3:19 pm (UTC -4)
I’ve never listened to him. MF on WFAN is more than enough in that department.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/31/2010-3:36pm at 3:36 pm (UTC -4)
He always kills the Mets. He has personal hatred towards the Mets organization. One professional journalist.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-3:28pm at 3:28 pm (UTC -4)
Marlins defense cost them an error there.
yeah, good for us.
6-3 NY
trs86
3/31/2010-3:33pm at 3:33 pm (UTC -4)
Taka, Taka, Taka, never-mind they are not listening.
trs86
3/31/2010-3:35pm at 3:35 pm (UTC -4)
This is just insane. Taka is one of our better guys and he will only be used when they fall behind as a mop up man.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-3:36pm at 3:36 pm (UTC -4)
I’m in agreement.
Taka starts as 5th guy in April. Niese down to triple A. He’ll be back soon enough.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/31/2010-3:37pm at 3:37 pm (UTC -4)
Well if he pitches well, I’m sure he’ll get his share of quality innings.
trs86
3/31/2010-3:39pm at 3:39 pm (UTC -4)
Really? When? You mean if he pitches well as a mop up guy then he will move up to 6th inning?
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/31/2010-3:52pm at 3:52 pm (UTC -4)
Wasn’t that the case for a lot of the RPs last season? Parnell was inserted in less important spot and as the season progressed, he was put in more critical spot. Same was true for Stokes too.
So what’s the difference between them and Taka?
Don’t get me wrong, I’d rather see Taka be the #5 SP over Niese.
trs86
3/31/2010-3:57pm at 3:57 pm (UTC -4)
Difference in them and Taka is Taka has incredible control and there is a hole in the rotation.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/31/2010-4:04pm at 4:04 pm (UTC -4)
I agree with you that he should be part of the rotation. But his bullpen role right now is what it is. And it sucks that he’s being utilized in such a way. What I’m saying is that even with that role, I believe Taka will get quality innings once he pitches well.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-3:39pm at 3:39 pm (UTC -4)
Gary says the unofficial report is Maine pitches the second game against Marlins, Pelf slides into the 4th game slot against Nats.
Mindset is Maine has pitched better against the Marlins than Pelf has. Pelf has never done well against the Marlins.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-3:42pm at 3:42 pm (UTC -4)
I don’t care what Adam Rubin says, I love these commercials/slogans the Mets have for this year.
Johan with ‘PROVE WE’RE BACK’. He looks like he means business.
I love the Reyes with a bat on his shoulder ‘We Believe In Getting Dirty’.
Rubin’s taunting was come mid season, if they’re doing poorly, the media will have a field day with ‘We Believe In Comebacks’ and all the rest.
Bah….
ceetar
3/31/2010-3:44pm at 3:44 pm (UTC -4)
I don’t care about Adam Rubin either. Not a huge fan. Although his tweet taht the Museum will be opening 10:40 is nice.
I like the ads too.
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-3:51pm at 3:51 pm (UTC -4)
Nice double play started by Tejada there to end the game.
Pedro picking up the save there.
THIS is what I’m hoping to see come April.
trs86
3/31/2010-3:51pm at 3:51 pm (UTC -4)
Hey everyone should feel better now. BP is GREAT (today).
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-3:51pm at 3:51 pm (UTC -4)
LOL – you’ve got that right.
Even Parnell managed a good showing.
Mr North Jersey
3/31/2010-3:52pm at 3:52 pm (UTC -4)
I will feel better when I see it done in the regular season.
trs86
3/31/2010-3:55pm at 3:55 pm (UTC -4)
Yeah, so would I. Really don’t put much stock in ST good or bad.
Mr North Jersey
3/31/2010-3:56pm at 3:56 pm (UTC -4)
agreed
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/31/2010-3:54pm at 3:54 pm (UTC -4)
I really hate the idea of using Feliciano as the 8th inning guy.
I mean if Utley, Howard and Ibanez are due 8th inning, then sure why not. But to peg him as the 8th inning guy is not a good idea IMO.
trs86
3/31/2010-3:56pm at 3:56 pm (UTC -4)
DND, how many times is the game on the line in the 6th inning with 3 lefties up? IF Feliciano is the best guy for the 8th inning then he’s the best guy. Not saying he can’t pitch before the 8th inning but basically treat him as the 2nd best reliever in the pen regardless of his hand.
ceetar
3/31/2010-4:02pm at 4:02 pm (UTC -4)
Don’t trust Manuel to do that.
If it’s a huge deal in the 7th, then sure, bring in Feliciano. Ideally though is starter goes 7, through the order 3 times, Pedro gets the 8th and big lefties, and K-Rod closes it out.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/31/2010-4:07pm at 4:07 pm (UTC -4)
I’m not disputing the fact Feliciano is 2nd most valuable BP guy. What I’m afraid of is when Jerry decides to peg Feliciano as THE 8th inning guy regardless of who’s coming up at 6th/7th/8th inning, kinda like what Putz role was last year.
Isn’t that what it means to THE 8th inning guy?