Saturday’s Mets News: Not Sunny in San Diego for the Mets
The Mets have two games left with the Padres just to even up the series. At best, they can come home from California with a 4-3 record. All of us Mets fans are waiting for whatever it is that is going to ignite this team. Each time we see signs, we think all is right. It hasn’t been the case yet because they are struggling against last place teams. Since the Mets have been playing .500 for so long, there’s no reason to assume that it’s going to get better except for my own hope. After last season, I thought that this season didn’t even begin until they locked up the division. I thought that they would pick up where they left off, in September but sealing the deal. Now, I just hope they get to October.
Mets.com:
Santana hurt as Mets suffer tough loss - Marty Noble summarized last night’s game between the Mets and the Padres. He also noted that Johan Santana suffered a bruised left shoulder when he was struck by a pitch in the sixth inning.
After Johan injury, Mets aim to regroup - Marty Noble wrote up a pregame analysis for tonight’s game between the Mets and the Padres.
Church doesn’t play against Padres
Holes filled by departed blue chippers - Jon Blau pointed out that the Mets replenished their farm system by going after collegiate prospects rather than high school prospects.
Meeting with Randolph benefits Reyes - After a routine ball bounced through the legs of Jose Reyes in the third inning of Wednesday’s game in San Francisco, Willie Randolph spoke with Reyes about it Thursday before the Mets played their first game of their four-game series against the Padres. Willie stated that “Footwork … mechanics … rhythm.” was the message, and Marty Noble believes that it’s paying off on Reyes.
Newsday:
More frustration for Mets in 2-1 loss - David Lennon summarized last night’s Mets-Padres game.
Randolph hasn’t lost faith in Perez - yet - Willie said this about Oliver Perez, “I told him how disappointed I was in his performance and to get ready for the next one.”
Mets’ Church upset about benching Friday night
THIS DAY AT THE OLD BALLPARK - Newsday lets us know what took place at Shea Stadium and Yankee Stadium on June 7 of a year in the past.
New York Daily News:
Johan Santana’s gaffe aids Padres rally in 2-1 Mets loss - Adam Rubin wrote up a game summary about last night’s game between the Mets and the Padres.
Heath Bell rings ‘em up - Adam Rubin lets you know how former Met, Heath Bell, is doing.
Ryan Church out of the lineup again
New York Post:
TOP PICK ALREADY LOVES NY - Since the Mets drafted Ike Davis, who is the son of former Yankee Ron Davis, Ike had this to say when asked about New York, “He just said they have the best fans and it’s a blast because every game is live and die with them. He loved it, and I’m looking forward to it, too.”
New York Times:
Mistakes Mar Close Game as Mets Slip Back to .500 - Ben Shpigel summarized last night’s Mets-Padres game.
Pelfrey Throws More Pitches, Learning More
The Star-Ledger:
Mets can’t muster much, Santana falls to Padres
Church sits as playing time is monitored
Final: Padres 2, Mets 1 - Jeremy Cothran summarized last night’s game between the Mets and the Padres.
Inconsistent Perez driving Mets mad
