Tuesday’s Mets News
The Mets got some revenge on the Marlins, in Spring Training anyway. The Mets won 6-2. John Maine was the starter, and he gave up 1 run on 4 hits while striking out 7 in three innings of work. The Mets finally got above .500 which is a teeny bit relieving, but down 11 men makes me very uneasy.
The best article of the day about the Amazins’ was “GRASPING AT STRAW” by Joel Sherman of the NY Post. Make sure you check that one out.
Mets.com:
Pagan stays hot; pitching stops Fish - Joe Frisaro summarized today’s game between the Mets and the Marlins. Frisaro pointed out the Angel Pagan had 3 hits and his average is .423 so far in Spring Training. The Mets are now 4-3 in the Grapefruit League standings.
Trio of pitchers at different stages - Marty Noble lets us know the status of Mike Pelfrey, Pedro Martinez, and Orlando Hernandez.
Plans unveiled for Robinson Museum - Jack O’Connell wrote, “On the occasion of its 35th anniversary, the Jackie Robinson Foundation announced plans on Monday night for a Jackie Robinson Museum located at the foundation’s new national headquarters at 1 Hudson Square in lower Manhattan.”
Strawberry back where it all began
Notes: Gotay to have CAT scan on ankle - Marty Noble reported that Ruben Gotay was scheduled to have a CAT scan this morning. Ryan Church returned to Mets camp yesterday, but he still cannot play.
Newsday:
Underachieving Mets aren’t boasting anymore - Wallace Matthews found out that the Mets will not have a slogan in ‘08. Matthews playfully came up with several slogans that the Mets could use.
Mets doctors on foot patrol with El Duque, Pedro
Mets’ Church on his feet after collision
SPRING TRAINING: E-MAIL FROM PORT St. LUCIE - David Lennon gave a quick bit on Darryl Strawberry being hired by the Mets.
New York Daily News:
Ruben Gotay may have broken ankle; Orlando Hernandez limited
Darryl Strawberry’s stirring redemption with Mets always a hit
New York Post:
PEL OF A START - Bart Hubbuch pointed out that Mike Pelfrey had another great start so the fight for the 5th spot in the rotation continues.
EL DUQUE’S LEG LIFT KICKS THE BUCKET - Joel Sherman found out that “”El Duque” admits he either has to alter the knee-to-chin portion of his windup or eliminate it completely if he wants to continue to pitch in the major leagues.” I guess the question is will Hernandez be able to adapt?
GRASPING AT STRAW - Joel Sherman says that Strawberry must explain to the current Mets that they cannot allow opportunities to slip away like they did in the ’80s.
LOOKS LIKE BAD BREAK FOR GOTAY - I just hope that the results are negative.
New York Times:
Seeking a Spot, a Mets Pitcher Has to Be Creative - Karen Crouse wrote a brief description of Nelson Figueroa Jr.
Strawberry, in New Role, Is Back With the Mets
The Star-Ledger:
Maine and his money - The Mets renewed John Maine’s contract, according to Lisa Kennelly.
2002: A Cautionary Tale - Matthew Artus is drawing the links between the 2002 Mets and the 2008 Mets. I don’t even want to think about the 2002 Mets, but there are definitely some health concerns right now.
