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Diamondbacks 5, Mets 3 (first lede) (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:40:09 +0000

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to win games and lose players. The D-backs recorded their National League-high 34th comeback victory Sunday, 5-3 over the New York Mets, although it was marred by a season-ending leg injury to right-hander Jason Marquis.

Reyes, Murphy leave Mets game with injuries (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 20:11:19 +0000

Mets shortstop Jose Reyes left Sunday's game against Atlanta because of stiffness in his left hamstring, the same spot that landed him on the disabled list last month. New York infielder Daniel Murphy also came out of the game with a painful-looking leg injury. Murphy was spiked by Braves rookie Jose Constanza when he stole second base in the seventh inning.

Monkey-Fighting Snakes on a Monday-to-Friday Plane.

Dan in Texas — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:02:06 +0000

It’s kinda like the original, except less so and much more lame.

Sorry for the lack of recent posts, but can you really blame me. Aside from Johan Santana, this season basically picked up where last season left off. Theyâ€™re hitting, just not with guys in scoring position. That juggernaut of 2006 seems like a dream it happened so long ago. I donâ€™t think weâ€™ve seen this current incarnation of Mets play as a team since.

The Mets needed a big bat in the offseason and didnâ€™t want to pay for it. Pay on the cheap and this is what happens. Sheffield doesnâ€™t even fit that bill. Other than the hopes that Sheff brings the crazy to break the monotony of another mediocre summer, I could care less that heâ€™s on the team.

Wright is moving to the five slot, Beltran to hit third. Might as well, nothing else works. Maybe we could draw the lineup out of a hat and see what works. Who knows.

Also, Manuel wants Beltran to steal more bases. Iâ€™m glad Jerryâ€™s been paying attention because we all know how well Beltran excels when he has a minor leg injury.

The Youth Movement

Dan in Texas — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:41:05 +0000

On the verge of falling out of the NL East race, the Mets have called up prospects Nick Evans, Eddie Kunz and Dan Murphy up to the big club and are expected to see significant playing time with starting pitcher Jon Niese expected to follow later this week in place of John Maine. The young Mets are reunited with Carlos Muniz who ~~sucks~~ was formerly a minor league teammate. Freddy Martinez could make an appearance if he can figure out how to get through a batting practice without a leg injury.

The roster moves were likely born out of necessity instead of a shift in team philosophy. With Ryan Churchâ€™s return uncertain, Moises Alou out for the season, John Maine and Billy Wagner both struggling with injury and no help to be found at the deadline, what else are they going to do? Bring up the young kids, why not?

Although the Mets offense has been failing lately, they should be able to compensate for Churchâ€™s extended absence. The most pressing concern is the state of the bullpen which will require a intense off-season overhaul. None of the current arms are capable of closing in Wagnerâ€™s place, and the odds of a 23 year old rookie closing in a pennant race arenâ€™t in the Metsâ€™ favor.

But take heart, the Mets donâ€™t figure to be in the pennant race much longer. Of course a quick and early end to the season might prove refreshing than another August/September swoon and slow death of a team that is less than the sum of its parts.

So what the hell, lets all sit back and watch these four prospects who, depending on who you believe are either highly talented or overvalued. The July surge was nice, but likely an anomaly in another high expectation, also-ran Mets season plagued once again by a stagnant offense and poor bullpen performance.

2009 isnâ€™t that far away.