Mets.com reported that Moises Alou’s return from the DL will be postponed due to weather in Florida. The rain washed away Moises Alou’s rehabilitation efforts Wednesday for the second time this week. So he flew to New York with plans to play for Double-A Binghamton on Friday instead. He will end up missing the series against the Phillies, but the Mets are hopeful that Moises will be ready to play on Monday. We need him back.
According to Anthony DiComo of Mets.com, Moises Alou “was scheduled to play in a rehab game for Class A St. Lucie on Monday, and though the game was postponed due to rain, Alou could still rejoin the Mets when they travel to Philadelphia this weekend.” That’s great news for the Metsies because they will be in Philly during the weekend. The upside is that Alou is always productive when he is on the field. The downside is that his age is making it difficult for him to stay healthy for an extended period of time. Alou has be placed on the DL three times already this year.
So pretty much everybody in New York knows that John Heyman of SI.com broke the story about how Willie could be run out of Flushing in the very near future, but not as soon as today. Heyman stated the same thing on WFAN a few hours ago, and on the Mets pregame show on SNY. Here’s part of the article:
Willie Randolph’s status as Mets manager is extremely tenuous now. General manager Omar Minaya is seriously considering changing managers and at least a couple of the team’s coaches, sources told SI.com.
A Mets official indicated that nothing was expected to be decided today regarding Randolph’s status. But that doesn’t preclude something from happening later this weekend. Sources indicate his hold on the job is shaky, at best.
Should Randolph be fired, bench coach Jerry Manuel will take over, sources told SI.com.
Personally, I don’t know how Jerry Manuel is going to do. I’m not really a fan of his. If the Mets really fire Willie then this Manuel dude is one of the last guys that I want to manage the Mets. I would prefer that they kept Randolph over Manuel and got rid of everybody on the team except Santana and Wright. Clean house Omar. Accept the fact that you do not have a championship caliber team, and so you can fix the problem. In case Omar ever finds Die Hard Mets Fan, our vote is for Bobby V. of course!
Yanks-Mets set makeup date for June 27 - The intra-city rivals will meet at Yankee Stadium for a 2:05 p.m. ET game on Friday, June 27, and then face off in the nightcap at Shea Stadium at 8:10 p.m. ET. The original game was to be played on May 16.
Schneider playing for Dad every day
Mets hope turnaround starts vs. Rangers - Jon Blau wrote up a pregame analysis for tonight’s game between the Rangers and the Mets.
Wagner blows another save as Mets fall to D-Backs - Mark Herrmann summarized yesterday’s Diamondbacks-Mets game.
Mets needing big change could cost Randolph job
Could Mets hitting coach Johnson take the fall?
Sources: Willie Randolph’s tenure as Mets manager in grave danger - Adam Rubin wrote, “Willie Randolph’s tenure as Mets manager is in grave danger of ending this weekend, sources tell the Daily News. It’s believed that bench coach Jerry Manuel would succeed Randolph if the manager is fired. Randolph has a four-year record of 299-252 with the Mets.” Manuel is going to be worse than Randolph, but maybe it will work. Something has to work.
After this spell, any positive thinking would be a relief for Mets
Billy Wagner is the least of Willie Randolph’s worries
In ninth, Mets find bad luck is catching
Johan Santana keeps his cool after win is taken away
Moises Alou likely returning to DL
SNAKE-BIT BILLY A BUST AGAIN - Mike Puma wrote up a game summary about yesterday’s D-Backs-Mets game.
WAGS CARES, BUT IT’S NOT ENOUGH
ALOU MAY BE HEADED FOR THIRD STINT ON DL
WAGNER BLOWS IT AGAIN IN 5-4 LOSS
Willie’s Warm Seat - Dan Graziano examines the Mets managerial position from all angles.
Mets can’t close out Diamondbacks
Alou (calf) likely DL-bound again
So the Metsies are on a 5-game losing streak, and who knows when it’s going to end. Even when they put up 5 runs in the first two innings, they can’t seal the deal. They have a whole bunch of issues. The media and the fans have pointed them out since game one. The issues are obvious to us, but it’s the organization that needs to shake things up before it’s too late or it’s going to be a very long season.
Mets fall to D-backs after delay - Anthony DiComo summarized last night’s game between the Diamondbacks and the Mets.
Randolph hopes to ‘return the favor’ - Jon Blau put together a pregame analysis for tonight’s game between the Diamondbacks and the Mets.
Mets follow doctors’ orders with Church - Anthony DiComo reported that Ryan Church won’t return from DL until neurologist clears him.
Optimistic Alou returns to Mets’ lineup
Mets blow 5-1 lead against Arizona- Roderick Boone summarized last night’s Diamondbacks-Mets game.
It’s time to restart the Willie watch
Alou itching to help, finally gets activated
Despite meeting, Mets blow lead and fall to Diamondbacks 9-5 at Shea - Roger Rubin wrote up a game summary for last night’s game between the Diamondbacks and the Mets.
Despite defeat to Diamondbacks, Mets might see magic in numbers
Met bullpen racked for six runs in four innings vs. Diamondbacks - The Bullpen shouldn’t even pitch four innings.
Moises Alou gets hit, then sits
‘PEN GIVES LEAD D’BACK TO ‘ZONA - Mark Hale summarized last night’s D-Backs-Mets game.
NO JOKE! ‘HEALTHY’ ALOU EYES PLAYOFFS
Alou Is Back, Church Is on the D.L. and the Mets Stagger On
Mets’ Bullpen to the Rescue in Delay
He just can’t go any Mo - Jeremy Cothran provided the lineup for tonight’s game between the Diamondbacks and the Mets.
Mets bullpen falters as skid hits five
Virginia has its share of premium baseball players
Diamondbacks batter Mets, 9-5 - Colin Stephenson summarized last night’s game between the D-Backs and the Mets.
The New York Mets (30-32) are playing Game 63 of the 2008 Regular Season against the Arizona Diamondbacks (34-30) at Shea Stadium. It’s the first game of the three-game series. The game began at 7:10 p.m., and it was aired on SNY.
Diamondbacks Lineup: Young, Drew, Hudson, Jackson, Reynolds, Snyder, Upton, Salazar, Micah Owings (6-4).
Mets Lineup: Reyes, Castillo, Wright, Beltran, Delgado, Alou, Schneider, Chavez, John Maine (6-4).
In the Top of the 1st, Drew lined a one-out single up the middle. Hudson drew a one-out walk. Conor Jackson grounded a one-out RBI single threw the hole on the right side scoring Stephen Drew, and Hudson went from first to third. With runners on the corners, Maine struck out Reynolds and Snyder to get out of the inning limiting the damage to a run. In the Bottom of the 1st, Reyes chopped an infield single over the head of the pitcher which redirected towards second giving the Mets a leadoff runner. With Castillo at the plate, Snyder threw out Reyes as he attempted to steal second. Castillo drew a one-out walk. Wright grounded to first, and Jackson tagged first for the second out as Castillo advanced to second. Beltran grounded very slowly to short and beat it out for a two-out single, and Castillo went to third. Carlos Delgado grounded a two-out RBI single up the middle scoring Luis Castillo, Beltran went from first to third, and Delgado slid into second base because Young bobbled the ball in center. In his first at bat back from the DL, Moises Alou lined a two-out 2-run single into left scoring Carlos Beltran and Carlos Delgado. Schneider drew a two-out walk so Price came out to visit Owings. Chavez popped up to short to end the inning after the Mets took a 3-1 lead. In the Top of the 2nd, Salazar drew a one-out walk. With Owings in the batters box, Schneider threw out Salazar as he attempted to steal second. Maine struck out Owings looking to end the inning. In the Bottom of the 2nd, Castillo slapped a two-out single through the hole on the left side. David Wright smoked a two-out two run shot to left scoring Luis Castillo, and there was no doubt about it. Beltran flied out to right to end the inning after the Mets took a 5-1 lead. In the Top of the 3rd, Hudson grounded a two-out single up the middle and Reyes stopped it from going into center but made no throw. Jackson drew a two-out walk. Maine fanned Reynolds to end the inning stranding runners on first and second. In the Bottom of the 3rd, Schneider drew a two-out walk. Chavez lined out to right to end the inning stranding Schneider on first.
In the Top of the 4th, Maine pitched his first 1-2-3 inning of the game. In the Bottom of the 4th, Castillo grounded a two-out single up the middle. Wright flied out to the warning track in right center to end the inning stranding Castillo on first. In the Top of the 5th, Owings grounded a leadoff single through the hole on the right side. Maine struck out Young looking. Drew flied out to left. Orlando Hudson hit a two-out 2-run bomb to right field scoring Micah Owings. Jackson flied out to center to end the inning after the Diamondbacks made it a 5-3 game. In the Bottom of the 5th, Beltran grounded to the grass at second and Hudson dove to stop it and threw it to first as Beltran dove in for a leadoff single. Delgado flied out to right. Owings hit Alou in the back with the rear. Melvin replaced Owings with Cruz. Schneider popped up to second on the first pitch. Chavez flied out to center to end the inning leaving runners stranded on first and second. In the Top of the 6th, Randolph replaced Maine with Vargas. Reynolds drew a leadoff walk. Snyder lined out to left. Vargas hit Upton near the knob of the bat, and Randolph came out to argue the call. Salazar grounded to the pitcher, but the ball redirected to second so Castillo made the out at first as both runners advanced a base. Ojeda is pinch hitting for Owings, and Augie Ojeda lined a two-out 2-run double through the hole on the right side scoring Mark Reynolds and Justin Upton. Young flied out to right to end the inning stranding Ojeda on second, but the Diamondbacks tied up the game at 5-5. In the Bottom of the 6th, Melvin replaced Cruz with Slaten. Tatis is pinch hitting for Vargas, and Tatis lined a leadoff single into right center. Reyes flied out to left. Castillo grounded to second, and the Diamondbacks turned the inning ending double play.
In the Top of the 7th, Randolph replaced Vargas with Feliciano. The game has gone into a rain delay because the thunder and the lightning has begun, but not the rain. The grounds crew just covered the infield with the tarp because the wind is blowing paper around. After an hour rain delay, Feliciano retired the first two batters. Randolph replaced Feliciano with Smith. Smith got the final out to retired the side. In the Bottom of the 7th, Melvin replaced Slaten with Qualls. Qualls retired the side in order. In the Top of the 8th, Chris Snyder hit a one-out solo shot to left. Smith struck out Upton looking. Salazar grounded out to second to end the inning after the Diamondbacks took a 6-5 lead. In the Bottom of the 8th, Melvin replaced Qualls with Peña. Easley lined a leadoff single through the hole on the left side. Schneider dropped down a sacrifice bunt, and Snyder made the out at first as Easley advanced to second. Chavez lined out to short. Anderson is pinch hitting for Smith, and Anderson flied out to left to end the inning leaving Chavez stranded on second. In the Top of the 9th, Randolph replaced Smith with Sanchez. Romero replaced Salazar, and Romero lined a leadoff double down the left field line. Young grounded back to the pitcher, and Sanchez looked Romero back and made the out at first. Stephen Drew smoked a one-out 2-run homer to right center which scored Alex Romero. Sanchez fanned Hudson. Conor Jackson smoked a solo shot to left field which just cleared the foul pole. Reynolds lined a two-out single into left. Snyder lined a two-out single into left, and Reynolds went from first to third. Randolph replaced Sanchez with Heilman. Upton popped up to first to end the inning with runners stranded on the corners. In the Bottom of the 9th, Melvin replaced Peña with Lyon. Reyes grounded a leadoff double down the right field line. Castillo grounded back to the pitcher, and Lyon made the out at first. Wright flied out to the wall in right field, and Reyes tagged up and went to third. Beltran grounded out to first to end the game with Castillo stranded on third.
Final Score: Arizona Diamondbacks 9 - New York Mets 5. The MLB.com Box Score is attached. Joe Smith (0-1) took the loss and Chad Qualls (1-5) got the win.
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It really bothers me this season when the Mets actually score a few runs early that they cannot tack on more runs or have the bullpen shut down the opposition. It seems like when they get rolling early that they still end up losing the games. Nothing is going right for them.
The Mets pulled off the victory and won the series which is great. They are on a nice little hot streak, and I hope it continues. The Amazin’s had to trave down to San Diego for a 4-game series which I’m looking forward to. Here’s the probable pitching matchups for the series:
Maine unsinkable in series finale - Marty Noble summarized yesterday’s game between the Mets and the Giants.
With spot secure, Pelfrey marches on - Jon Blau wrote a pregame analysis for tonight’s game between the Mets and the Padres.
Pedro’s progress: Righty regains health - Marty Noble pointed out that Pedro Martinez feels no soreness after tossing six frames on Tuesday. It made me happy that Petey got to pitch until Willie pulled him rather than having to leave the game due to an injury. Hopefully he’ll be able to make at least a few starts.
Alou unlikely to return before homestand - Moises Alou said, “The way they do things here, trying to be extra careful, it’s probably going to be when we get back.”
Newsday:
Mets top Giants behind Reyes homer, Maine - David Lennon also summarized yesterday’s Mets-Giants game.
Mets’ Pedro feeling just fine day after start
Could the Mets have used Tatis last year? - Ken Davidoff pointed out that, “Fernando Tatis has already won two games for the Mets this season, during a time that Willie Randolph’s club desperately needed some victories. You can’t help but wonder if Tatis could have been helpful at a similar time - last September.”
THIS DAY AT THE OLD BALLPARK - Newsday lets us know what took place at Shea Stadium and Yankee Stadium on June 5 of a year in the past.
New York Daily News:
Jose Reyes comes through for Mets in 5-3 win over Giants - Adam Rubin wrote up a game summary for yesterday’s game between the Mets and the Giants.
Frank Robinson says Willie Randolph erred on timing, not on race point
Pedro Martinez ‘not even sore’ on day after victorious return
New York Post:
REYES OF LIGHT - Bart Hubbuch stated that Jose Reyes and Carlos Beltran helped fuel the resurgent Mets.
METS DEFEAT GIANTS, 5-3 - Bart Hubbuch summarized yesterday’s game between the Mets and the Giants.
New York Times:
Mets and Reyes Changing Attitudes and Getting Results - Ben Shpigel summarized yesterday’s Mets-Giants game.
Martínez Feels Fine but Keeps Outlook Day to Day
The Star-Ledger:
Pedro feels fine after long start
Mets eat up another series - Jeremy Cothran pointed out that the Mets have won their third consecutive series.
Final: Mets 5, Giants 3 - Jeremy Cothran wrote up a game summary for yesterday’s game between the Mets and the Giants.
What a difference a day makes. One night after Ollie did his Glavine impersonation, Pedro made his first start in two months and was pretty effective. Martinez had good command and got his fastball up into the 90s. And look at all of the buzz about Petey below. Dozens of articles were written by the media. The Star-Ledger put out an inning-by-inning breakdown of his first game back. This guy barely pitches anymore, but he gets a ton of hype. If he pitches a little less, which is not at all, then he can replace Mr. Met as the official mascot.
Bats help lift Pedro in return - Marty Noble summarized last night’s game between the Mets and the Giants.
Schedule provides Mets opportunity - Marty Noble put together a pregame analysis for today’s Mets-Giants game.
Gnats have five-homer first inning - Rob Jemella pointed out that the Savannah Sand Gnats cranked five homers in a seven-run opening frame.
Newsday:
Pedro leads Mets to 9-6 against Giants - David Lennon also summarized last night’s game between the Mets and the Giants.
Alou says return to Mets in this trip is ‘50-50′
THIS DAY AT THE OLD BALLPARK - Newsday lets us know what took place at Shea Stadium and Yankee Stadium on June 4 of a year in the past.
New York Daily News:
Pedro Martinez goes six innings in return as Mets beat Giants, 9-6 - Adam Rubin wrote up a game summary for last night’s Mets-Giants game.
Pedro happy to get his feet wet - Adam Rubin put together a great analysis of Pedro’s return last night.
Despite denials, it looks like Brian Schneider is caught in a platoon
John Smoltz to have season-ending shoulder surgery - The AP reported that John Smoltz will have season-ending shoulder surgery. He hopes to return in 2009, but it may be the end of his career. As much as I hate watching the Mets face Smoltz, the guy has been the best pitcher in the Majors for about two decades. Hopefully he recovers and gets to pitch again. I always thought he was a classy guy.
New York Post:
THIS TIME, SCOTT’S NO RELIEF - Bart Hubbuch discussed how Scott Schoeneweis got knocked around in the ninth inning last night.
PELFREY GRATEFUL METS STICKING WITH HIM - Mike Pelfrey stated, “I was prepared mentally for whatever they wanted me to do. If that meant going to New Orleans or the bullpen, it would have been nothing new. To be able to stay in the rotation is a great feeling. I want to show them they made the right decision.” Going into the season, I wanted him to be in the rotation over El Duque because I wanted to know how good or bad he really is if he goes into the season knowing he’s a starter rather than a fillin for somebody on the DL like in years past. Now, it is obvious that he’s just not that good. The Mets don’t have many short term options so we’ll have to see what Omar does in the upcoming months.
New York Times:
Martínez Gives Mets Lift, and Some Life - Ben Shpigel summarized last night’s game between the Mets and the Giants.
Last Season’s Success Hard to Duplicate for Mets’ Pérez - Oh yes it is. I hope that the Mets bring Ollie in front of the arbitrators so they can explain how poorly he has performed after the first two months of the season and get a partial refund.
The Star-Ledger:
Tonight, Pedro will make his second start of the season. Hopefully he can last out there on the mound until he gets pulled by Willie, not by injury. I have no long-term expecations of No. 45, but it would be nice to see him pitch a few good games before he gets injured again.
Mets trying to move up All-Star ranks - Anthony DiComo pointed out that, “the Mets still don’t have a single player leading in voting for this summer’s All-Star Game, according to a second round of online tallies released on Tuesday by Major League Baseball.”
Amazins deal with ‘Met lag’ in San Fran
Perez’s short night sinks Mets - Marty Noble summarized last night’s game between the Mets and the Giants.
Martinez set for latest comeback start - Marty Noble put together a pregame analysis for tonight’s game between the Mets and the Giants.
Mets keep Pelfrey in rotation - Marty Noble detailed the moves that Mets made to accomodate adding Pedro Martinez to the roster.
Mets to face lots of lefties, miss aces
Newsday:
Perez shelled in Mets’ 10-2 loss to Giants - David Lennon also summarized last night’s Mets-Giants game.
Pedro, Joba to the rescue tonight
Mets-Yankees on 9/11 would be a big hit
Alou joins teammates in San Francisco
Muniz likely odd man out with Pedro back
New York Daily News:
Oliver Perez, Mets take Giant beating - Adam Rubin put together a game summary for last night’s game between the Mets and the Giants.
For Mets & fans, ESPN rides rough
Pedro Martinez: I’ll be a leader
Mike Pelfrey stays in rotation as Carlos Muniz heads back to Triple-A
New York Post:
WITH PEDRO, TOO, IT’S AN OPENING DAY FEEL
OLLIE FAILS TO SURVIVE 1ST INNING
New York Times:
Pérez Sleeps Well, but Doesn’t Pitch Well - Ben Shpigel summarized last night’s game between the Mets and the Giants.
Two Months Later, Martínez Comes Back
The Star-Ledger:
Game 57: Mets at Giants - Jeremy Cothran provided the lineup for tonight’s Mets-Giants game.
Perez shelled, Mets never recover
Church in lineup back-to-back days
Final: Giants 10, Mets 2 - Jeremy Cothran summarized last night’s Mets-Giants game.
Remembering another N.Y. phenom - Steve Politi compares how different it was when Doc came up to Joba.
So Mets.com wrote an article stating that no Mets have been voted to the top of their respective positions in the early tabulations of the All-Star ballots. The funny thing about it was that I was going to discuss it today anyway. Now, I have some supporting evidence thanks to Marty Noble.
Fans can cast their votes for starters up to 25 times with the Monster 2008 All-Star Game Online Ballot at MLB.com and all 30 club sites until 11:59 p.m. ET. on Wednesday, July 2. Starting rosters will be announced during the 2008 All-Star Game Selection Show presented by Chevrolet on TBS on Sunday, July 6. Baseball fans around the world will then be able to select the final player on each team via the Monster 2008 All-Star Final Vote at MLB.com.
As usual, fans can vote so go out and vote if you haven’t done so already. Obviously, I encourage you to vote for all of the Mets.
If you want to vote for the 2008 All-Star Game, click here.
Latest injury most disappointing for Alou - Moises Alou had this to say, “I got known as the person who gets injured all the time, and it’s embarrassing getting that label this late in my career.”
Mets starting slowly in All-Star ballots - Marty Noble pointed out that no Mets have been voted to the top of their respective position in the early tabulations. The All-Star game is what I wanted to talk about today.
Santana puts a stop to Mets’ slide - Marty Noble summarized last night’s game between the Marlins and the Mets.
Wagner only concerned about winning - Jon Blau put together a pregame analysis for tonight’s game between the Marlins and the Mets.
Wise the latest Mets player on the DL - Jon Blau reported that Matt Wise was placed on the 15-day DL because of a right rotator cuff tendinitis. Carlos Muniz was called up from the Minors to take his place on the roster.
Newsday:
Santana gives Mets much-needed win - Anthony Rieber summarized last night’s Marlins-Mets game.
If Mets don’t win now, they could have long wait
Church sees neurologist, takes night off
Randolph’s mood brightens as job status improves - Anthony Rieber pointed out that,
Randolph joked with reporters before last night’s game against the Marlins. He was particularly comical about a photo on the front page of the New York Post that he said made him “look ugly.”
“You couldn’t find a better picture than that?” he asked. “That was a tired picture. Do I look that bad? It was a big ‘ Moon Mullins’ shot. I looked tired. They made sure my eyes were a little bit closed.”
Marlins showing they are more than spoilers
Vote of confidence for Mets’ Randolph could be kiss of death
New York Daily News:
To Omar Minaya, racial divide on Mets sounds altogether wrong
Mets surpass Knicks at doctoring attendance figures
Thanks to Johan Santana, Mets and Willie Randolph get much-needed win - Peter Botte wrote up a game summary for last night’s game between the Marlins and the Mets.
Johan Santana aces Mets’ gut check
Ten ways to fix the Mets - Peter Botte provided a list of, “10 things the Mets need to do to save their season and/or Randolph’s job over the final 112 games.”
Ryan Church’s bell is still ringing
Backup plan is a hit - Mark Lelinwallasays, “Maybe Willie Randolph should give his starters the night off more often.”
Tuesday the target for Pedro’s return
Brochure chumps make ‘07 Mets champs - Brendan Brosh found out that, “A tourism brochure, printed for $9,300 by the borough president’s office, hails the Mets as winners last year - when they endured a historic collapse to miss the playoffs.”
New York Post:
QUEST FOR LEADER LOST IN TRANSLATION
New York Times:
Santana Provides Relief for Mets - Ben Shpigel summarized last night’s Marlins-Mets game.
Doctors See Danger in Letting Church Play
Delgado Benched as Slump Deepens
The Star-Ledger:
If it ain’t broke, why fix it? - Colin Stephenson provided the lineup for tonight’s Marlins-Mets game.
Church told to stay away from Shea - Jeremy Cothran noted that, ”a neurologist ordered the right fielder to stay home.”
Final: Mets 5, Marlins 3 - Jeremy Cothran summarized last night’s game between the Marlins and the Mets.
After a four-game skid, the Mets have to figure out how to turn it around. Once the losing streak ends, I do believe that they will go on and win exactly that amount of games because that’s trend that they’ve set in May. Hopefully, the Mets can smack the ball all over Coors Field. In appearance, Coors Field looks exactly like Citizens Bank Park (except it is purple instead of red) so maybe the Mets will have success just like they did in Philly. Perhaps being a mile high and some thin air might do them right. Omar changed his plans for the weekend to go and be with his team. Hmmm…
Mets visit Rockies on FOX Saturday
Mets undone by Braves’ late rally - Marty Noble summarized last night’s game between the Mets and the Braves.
Steadier footing sought by Mets - Ryan Lavner put together a pregame analysis for tonight’s game between the Mets and the Rockies.
Randolph weighs in on instant replay - Willie Randolph had this to say about intant replay in MLB, “If they’re going to do something maybe on those controversial home run calls, I can see maybe doing something.”
Retirement not entering Pedro’s plans - Pedro Martinez was quoted as saying, “I feel great physically, and for the record, I haven’t considered retirement. Retirement would only take place if my arm is badly hurt and if I have to face surgery or something near that nature.”
Strained calf lands Alou on 15-day DL - Ryan Lavner reported that the Mets placed Moises Alou on the 15-day DL. I was hoping that wouldn’t happen.
Newsday:
Braves beat Mets, 4-2, earn four-game sweep - David Lennon summarized last night’s Mets-Braves game.
Wilpons put Mets manager Randolph on hold - Willie attempted to call the Wilpons, and stated, “I reached out to both of them, and when I spoke to Omar [Minaya] after that, he said that they got my call and they’d get back to me. But I don’t read into anything.”
Mets usually try to tune out criticism
THIS DAY AT THE OLD BALLPARK - Newsday lets us know what happened at Shea Stadium and at Yankee Stadium on May 23 of a year in the past.
Baseball working on replay plan for home run calls
New York Daily News:
Mets swept by Braves in Atlanta, Willie Randolph’s job in jeopardy - Adam Rubin wrote up a game summary for last night’s Mets-Braves game.
SNY voices’ silence on Willie Randolph speaks volumes
David Wright: I didn’t rip my mates - Adam Rubin reponded to David Wright’s post game comments that he made on Wednesday night.
Pedro Martinez has toss time, visits ailing father in Santo Domingo
Moises Alou back on DL as Mets scramble for outfielders
New York Post:
SWEEP-WALKING - Bart Hubbuch summarized last night’s game between the Mets and the Braves.
UNCONFIDENCE GAME - Bart Hubbuch stated that the Mets owners’ silence may spell doom for Randolph.
PEDRO: ‘I HAVEN’T CONSIDERED RETIREMENT’
SILENCE FROM OWNERS DOESN’T WORRY WILLIE
New York Times:
Ace Can’t Stop Mets From Loss, Fourth of Its Kind - Ray Glier summarized last night’s Mets-Braves game.
Alou’s Calf Injury Adds to Randolph’s Troubles
The Star-Ledger:
Omar en route - Jeremy Cothran pointed out that Omar Minaya is on his way to Colorado.
Final: Braves 4, Mets 2 - Jeremy Cothran wrote up a game summary for last night’s Mets-Braves game.
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