Second-half recovery insures Minaya will return to Mets (Yahoo! Sports)
Omar Minaya may not get a contract extension soon, but the New York Mets ‘ second-half bounceback has ensured…

Moyer will pitching in 2009, it just may not be in Philly (Yahoo! Sports)
Jamie Moyer has said he plans to pitch in 2009. And why wouldn’t he? Moyer entered last night’s game against the…

Mets unable to close out Phillies
Mets unable to close out Phillies The Mets were unable to protect an early seven-run lead and fell to the Phillies, 8-7, in the opener of a two-game set in 13 innings on Tuesday.

Baseball Today (AP)

Mets rally to beat Phillies, reclaim first place (AP)

This resilient group sure isn’t last year’s New York Mets. Daniel Murphy hit a tiebreaking double after Carlos Delgado’s second solo homer had tied the game in the eighth and the Mets beat Philadelphia 6-3 on Wednesday night to reclaim first place in the NL East. Ryan Howard hit a two-run homer and Jayson Werth homered for the Phillies, who fell a half-game behind the Mets in the division.

Did Kendrick’s late Tuesday hurt him, Phils Wednesday? (Yahoo! Sports)
It was about midnight when Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Kyle Kendrick got up and headed for the bullpen.

Mets Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

There are several differences between interim manager Jerry Manuel and predecessor Willie Randolph, who was fired in June. One glaring example: Manuel wants his team to remember the organization’s 2007 collapse, when the Mets squandered a seven-game lead with 17 games to play and the Phillies won the National League East.

Manuel suggested that whenever the Mets lose a tight game down the stretch this season, thoughts of 2007 enter their heads—whether they’ll admit it or not. After all, with persistent questions from the media, it’s hard to escape.

One such case occurred Tuesday in Philadelphia, when the Mets squandered a 7-0 lead and lost 8-7 in 13 innings.

“So we have to come back the next night, and we have to face it and confront it and deal with it and…

Strained quad lands Castro on DL
Strained quad lands Castro on DL Even taking Johan Santana and Carlos Delgado into consideration, no Mets player is more thickly muscled than Ramon Castro. Oddly, though, those muscles are his greatest weakness. They don’t stretch; they strain. And because his right quad strained to a painful degree on Tuesday, Castro is once again assigned to the disabled list.

Strained quad lands Castro on DL
Strained quad lands Castro on DL Even taking Johan Santana and Carlos Delgado into consideration, no Mets player is more thickly muscled than Ramon Castro. Oddly, though, those muscles are his greatest weakness. They don’t stretch; they strain. And because his right quad strained to a painful degree on Tuesday, Castro is once again assigned to the disabled list.

Rollins right on schedule as games become bigger

One game doesn’t break a slump. Two games aren’t a cure-all for Jimmy Rollins. One 3-for-3 night against the Los Angeles Dodgers doesn’t mean the 2007 National League Most Valuable Player is all the way back …

Pelfrey has done more than win
Pelfrey has done more than win Mike Pelfrey didn’t celebrate much in 2006, as he felt he hadn’t contributed enough to the Mets‘ fortunes. And the Mets may never reach a celebratory point this season, whatever they do accomplish will have some of Pelfrey’s fingerprints on it.

Sox GM Williams, players pleased about instant replay

Had White Sox general manager Ken Williams been told last November that instant replay would be employed by Major League Baseball during the 2008 season, he would have laughed out loud.

New York Mets‘ Billy Wagner throws, but still in pain

Billy Wagner long-tossed at Shea Stadium yesterday, but still isn’t close to throwing off a mound yet.

Santana must learn leadership role (Yahoo! Sports)
Johan Santana has pitched well for the Mets, but Pedro Martinez says he must embrace the role of stopper to earn his money.

Big push starts today for Cubs

It was early September, and the Cubs led the Pittsburgh Pirates with two out in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Mets rally to beat Phillies, reclaim first place (AP)

This resilient group sure isn’t last year’s New York Mets. Daniel Murphy hit a tiebreaking double after Carlos Delgado’s second solo homer had tied the game in the eighth and the Mets beat Philadelphia 6-3 on Wednesday night to reclaim first place in the NL East. Ryan Howard hit a two-run homer and Jayson Werth homered for the Phillies, who fell a half-game behind the Mets in the division.

Morning Juice: Phillies embrace come-from-behind victory (Yahoo! Sports)
This and every weekday a.m., let’s rise and shine together for the Fightin’-est, rewriting-est, team…

Delgado lifts Mets back into first place

By the first day of summer, Mets fans were obsessed with Carlos Delgado, just not in that rock-star type way.

Mets put Castro on DL (AP)
The New York Mets placed catcher Ramon Castro on the 15-day disabled list because of a quadriceps injury and made four other moves Wednesday. The Mets also optioned infielder Argenis Reyes to New Orleans and called up pitcher Nelson Figueroa and catcher Robinson Cancel from the Triple-A team. Castro, who splits time with Brian Schneider, was injured while running to first base in the fifth inning…

Mets call up RHP Figueroa, place Castro on DL (PA SportsTicker)
The New York Mets purchased the contract of righthander Nelson Figueroa from Class AAA New Orleans on Wednesday.

Manuel needs arms to go deep in Miami
Manuel needs arms to go deep As the Mets begin a weekend series with the Marlins, manager Jerry Manuel expects his starters to last deep into games. As of now, if the time comes to throw a reliever into the game, he has no guide as to who will pitch.

Mets Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

There are several differences between interim manager Jerry Manuel and predecessor Willie Randolph, who was fired in June. One glaring example: Manuel wants his team to remember the organization’s 2007 collapse, when the Mets squandered a seven-game lead with 17 games to play and the Phillies won the National League East.

Manuel suggested that whenever the Mets lose a tight game down the stretch this season, thoughts of 2007 enter their heads—whether they’ll admit it or not. After all, with persistent questions from the media, it’s hard to escape.

One such case occurred Tuesday in Philadelphia, when the Mets squandered a 7-0 lead and lost 8-7 in 13 innings.

“So we have to come back the next night, and we have to face it and confront it and deal with it and…

One of the beautiful things about Jerry Manuel is that you don’t have to wonder what he thinks.

Rivalry brings out the best

There’s always a little something extra, a little more hop in the Mets ‘ step whenever they play the rival Phillies .

Impatience pays off for Murphy
Impatience pays off for Murphy Nearly four weeks of big league service have proven the scouting reports to be correct. Daniel Murphy is a patient hitter. A stubborn hitter. His value, primarily, comes from grinding out at-bats. But on Wednesday the rookie connected on the second pitch he saw in the eighth inning and knocked home the winning run.

Mets keep eye on prize, not the past
Mets keep eye on prize, not the past Not this year, the Mets say to anyone who thinks their 2007 late-season demons will give a repeat performance as they race for the National League East title. Now, the Mets are concentrating on putting a good series together against the Marlins, with the Phillies up right after that.

Sox GM Williams, players pleased about instant replay

Had White Sox general manager Ken Williams been told last November that instant replay would be employed by Major League Baseball during the 2008 season, he would have laughed out loud.

Mets unable to close out Phillies
Mets unable to close out Phillies The Mets were unable to protect an early seven-run lead and fell to the Phillies, 8-7, in the opener of a two-game set in 13 innings on Tuesday.

Strained quad lands Castro on DL
Strained quad lands Castro on DL Even taking Johan Santana and Carlos Delgado into consideration, no Mets player is more thickly muscled than Ramon Castro. Oddly, though, those muscles are his greatest weakness. They don’t stretch; they strain. And because his right quad strained to a painful degree on Tuesday, Castro is once again assigned to the disabled list.

Kranepool has fond Shea memories
Kranepool has fond Shea memories Ed Kranepool spent 18 seasons with the Mets, including 16 at Shea Stadium, and the former first baseman still has a soft spot in his heart for the old park.

Mets rally to regain lead in NL East
Mets rally to regain lead in NL East With Carlos Delgado doing most of the talking, the Mets offered a presentation of the three Rs — resilience, resolve and resourcefulness — and produced a resounding, 6-3 victory against the Phillies.

One of the beautiful things about Jerry Manuel is that you don’t have to wonder what he thinks.

New York Mets‘ Billy Wagner throws, but still in pain

Billy Wagner long-tossed at Shea Stadium yesterday, but still isn’t close to throwing off a mound yet.

Rollins right on schedule as games become bigger

One game doesn’t break a slump. Two games aren’t a cure-all for Jimmy Rollins. One 3-for-3 night against the Los Angeles Dodgers doesn’t mean the 2007 National League Most Valuable Player is all the way back …

Second-half recovery insures Minaya will return to Mets (Yahoo! Sports)
Omar Minaya may not get a contract extension soon, but the New York Mets ‘ second-half bounceback has ensured…

Mets rally to beat Phillies, reclaim first place (AP)

This resilient group sure isn’t last year’s New York Mets. Daniel Murphy hit a tiebreaking double after Carlos Delgado’s second solo homer had tied the game in the eighth and the Mets beat Philadelphia 6-3 on Wednesday night to reclaim first place in the NL East. Ryan Howard hit a two-run homer and Jayson Werth homered for the Phillies, who fell a half-game behind the Mets in the division.

Yanks Front Office Waiving The White Flag

Via George King - Carl “American Idle” Pavano is scheduled to start tomorrow night against the Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium - unless another team wants him.

Mets call up RHP Figueroa, place Castro on DL (PA SportsTicker)
The New York Mets purchased the contract of righthander Nelson Figueroa from Class AAA New Orleans on Wednesday.

Mets Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

There are several differences between interim manager Jerry Manuel and predecessor Willie Randolph, who was fired in June. One glaring example: Manuel wants his team to remember the organization’s 2007 collapse, when the Mets squandered a seven-game lead with 17 games to play and the Phillies won the National League East.

Manuel suggested that whenever the Mets lose a tight game down the stretch this season, thoughts of 2007 enter their heads—whether they’ll admit it or not. After all, with persistent questions from the media, it’s hard to escape.

One such case occurred Tuesday in Philadelphia, when the Mets squandered a 7-0 lead and lost 8-7 in 13 innings.

“So we have to come back the next night, and we have to face it and confront it and deal with it and…

Pelfrey has done more than win
Pelfrey has done more than win Mike Pelfrey didn’t celebrate much in 2006, as he felt he hadn’t contributed enough to the Mets‘ fortunes. And the Mets may never reach a celebratory point this season, whatever they do accomplish will have some of Pelfrey’s fingerprints on it.

Manuel needs arms to go deep in Miami
Manuel needs arms to go deep As the Mets begin a weekend series with the Marlins, manager Jerry Manuel expects his starters to last deep into games. As of now, if the time comes to throw a reliever into the game, he has no guide as to who will pitch.

Continue reading “Jerry Manuel’s motto: Playoffs or bust — literally”

One of the beautiful things about Jerry Manuel is that you don’t have to wonder what he thinks.

Mets rally to beat Phillies, reclaim first place (AP)

This resilient group sure isn’t last year’s New York Mets. Daniel Murphy hit a tiebreaking double after Carlos Delgado’s second solo homer had tied the game in the eighth and the Mets beat Philadelphia 6-3 on Wednesday night to reclaim first place in the NL East. Ryan Howard hit a two-run homer and Jayson Werth homered for the Phillies, who fell a half-game behind the Mets in the division.

Mets Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

There are several differences between interim manager Jerry Manuel and predecessor Willie Randolph, who was fired in June. One glaring example: Manuel wants his team to remember the organization’s 2007 collapse, when the Mets squandered a seven-game lead with 17 games to play and the Phillies won the National League East.

Manuel suggested that whenever the Mets lose a tight game down the stretch this season, thoughts of 2007 enter their heads—whether they’ll admit it or not. After all, with persistent questions from the media, it’s hard to escape.

One such case occurred Tuesday in Philadelphia, when the Mets squandered a 7-0 lead and lost 8-7 in 13 innings.

“So we have to come back the next night, and we have to face it and confront it and deal with it and…

Mets rally to beat Phillies, reclaim first place (AP)

This resilient group sure isn’t last year’s New York Mets. Daniel Murphy hit a tiebreaking double after Carlos Delgado’s second solo homer had tied the game in the eighth and the Mets beat Philadelphia 6-3 on Wednesday night to reclaim first place in the NL East. Ryan Howard hit a two-run homer and Jayson Werth homered for the Phillies, who fell a half-game behind the Mets in the division.

Mets rally to regain lead in NL East
Mets rally to regain lead in NL East With Carlos Delgado doing most of the talking, the Mets offered a presentation of the three Rs — resilience, resolve and resourcefulness — and produced a resounding, 6-3 victory against the Phillies.

Impatience pays off for Murphy
Impatience pays off for Murphy Nearly four weeks of big league service have proven the scouting reports to be correct. Daniel Murphy is a patient hitter. A stubborn hitter. His value, primarily, comes from grinding out at-bats. But on Wednesday the rookie connected on the second pitch he saw in the eighth inning and knocked home the winning run.

Mets call up RHP Figueroa, place Castro on DL (PA SportsTicker)
The New York Mets purchased the contract of righthander Nelson Figueroa from Class AAA New Orleans on Wednesday.

Manuel needs arms to go deep in Miami
Manuel needs arms to go deep As the Mets begin a weekend series with the Marlins, manager Jerry Manuel expects his starters to last deep into games. As of now, if the time comes to throw a reliever into the game, he has no guide as to who will pitch.