Minor League Report 8/31

Buffalo- Beat Rochester 6-1

• Argenis Reyes: 2-4, R, RBI(30), .284
• Chip Ambres: 2-4, HR(11), 2 RBI(55), .258
• Joshua Peterson: 2-4, R, .270
• Tobi Stoner: 9ip, 5h, ER, BB, 3k's, W 6-7, 3.93 era

Binghamton- Lost to Akron 10-7

• Kirk Nieuwenhuis: 3-5, R, 3b, .600, First game after being promoted from St. Lucie
• Ruben Tejada: 3-4, 2b(22), 3 RBI(42), SB(18), .289
• Ike Davis: 2-5, HR(13), 2 RBI(43), .309
• Zach Lutz: 0-5, Just promoted along with Nieuwenhuis

Ike Davis to Play for USA

Ike Davis has been selected to be on the USA roster for the World Cup in Europe that will be starting September 9th and finishing the 27th. He is also scheduled to be one of the Mets participants in the Arizona Fall League. Davis has progress very well this year and at excelled at the AA with Binghamton since being promoted.

Since being promoted he has hit .307 avg, .386 obp, .554 slg with 12HR, 41RBI, and 14 2b's. The total of his numbers from A and AA are .297, .381, .519 with 19HR, 69RBI, and 31 2b's. He has also hit .271 against lefties with a .471 slg, and .333 with runners on and a .545 slg.

Ike has played very well this year and definitely excited expectations after how poorly he did last year. The Mets shouldn't rush him because he is only 22 but if he can hit, and continues to prove so I expect to see him at Citi Field at sometimes next year.

Minor League Report 8/30

Buffalo- Lost to Rochester in 10 innings 5-4

• Argenis Reyes: 2-6, R, 2b(17), .281
• Mike Lamb: 2-2, 2R, 2b(26), 3 BB's, .255
• Javier Castillo: 3-5, 2 RBI(39), .257
• Eddie Kunz: gave up walkoff HR without recording an out, L 4-5, 4.99 era(8.16 last 10)

Binghamton- Beat Akron 5-3

• Ruben Tejada: 1-3, R, BB, .285
• Ike Davis: 3-4, 2R, 2b(14), HR(12), 3 RBI(41), .307(.344 3HR and 9 RBI last 10)
• DJ Wabick: 2-4, RBI(50), .289(.367 over last 10)
• Josh Thole: DNP

St. Lucie- Lost to Palm Beach 4-3

• Kirk Nieuhenwuis: 1-4, R, BB, .274
• Reese Havens: 2-5, HR(14), 2 RBI(52), .246(.308 with 3HR and 9 RBI last 10)
• Zach Lutz: 2-5, .284
• Carlos Guzman: 1-4, .290(.395 last 10 games)
• Brahiam Maldonado: 1-3, BB, .266
• Josh Stinson: 0.2 scoreless innings, 2.30 era
• Scott Moviel: 6ip, ER, 3H, 2BB, 2K, 3.97 era

Savannah- Beat Rome 2-0

• Wilmer Flores: 1-4, .261
• Joshua Satin: 1-3, 2b(38), RBI(60), .284
• Nicolas Giarraputo: 2-3, .392
• Jeurys Familia: 5 scoreless innings, 6h, 3BB, 5K's, W 10-6, 2.69 era

This Day in Mets History

1967- The Mets purchased Bill Graham from the Detriot Tigers.

1977- Traded Jerry Grote to the Dodgers for Dan Smith and Randy Rogers.

1982- The Mets lose their 15th game in a row to the Astros behind a Nolan Ryan 2-hitter. The Mets will beat the Astros the next day 5-1.

1997- Traded Pete Harnish to the Brewers for Donny Moore.

1998- Sold Tim Spehr to the the Kansas City Royals

2002- Losing their 13th consecutive game at Shea Stadium to Randy Wolf and the Phillies, 1-0, the Mets complete the worst month at home in National League history. The Amazins' join the Seattle Pilots (August-1969 ) and the Tigers (September-1996) as teams that have not won a home game in a calendar month with at least ten games.(www.nationalpastime.com)

Mets Birthdays

• Tracy Stallard- 72
• Claudell Washington- 55
• Hideo Nomo- 41
• Pat Howell- 41

Todays Lineup

Pagan
Castillo
Murphy
Frency
Sullivan
Tatis
Schneider
Hernandez
Parnell

The Mets will be facing Ryan Dempster with a 4:10 start airing on FOX.

Matt Murton

Matt Murton was recently DFA by the Colorado Rockies and I definitely like the Mets to go out and get him. He is a Major League hitter and I have no idea why is hasn't got a chance from someone to play everyday. He is a career .287 avg, .353 obp and .444 in the bigs but for some reason can't get a consistent shot. He was hitting .321 with 10 HR's and 71 RBI's this year at AAA for the Rockies. The Mets could use a right handed outfielder with some pop.

Pretty simple, cut Sheff and bring Murton in.

Minor League Report 8/27

Buffalo- Beat Rochester 8-7

• Argenis Reyes: 0-5, RBI(29), .280
• Andy Green: 2-5, R, RBI(15), .259
• Mike Lamb: 3-5, R, RBI(47), .253
• Chip Ambres: 2-5, R, 2b(25), 2 RBI(52), .254
• Robinson Cancel: 3-5, R, 2b(9), 2 RBI(16), .253
• Adam Bostick: 1.1ip, 3 H, 3 ER's, 2.80 era

Binghamton- Beat Akron 3-1

• Ruben Tejada: 1-4, 3b(3), R, .283
• Josh Thole: 2-3, RBI(46), .326
• Ike Davis: 1-4, R, 2b(13), .306
• Shawn Bowman: 0-3, .294
• DJ Wabick: 2-3, RBI(48), .280
• Eric Niesen: 6ip, H, ER, 3BB's 5k's, W 3-6, 5.24 era

St. Lucie- Beat Palm Beach 16-6

• Kirk Nieuwenhuis: 4-6, 4R's, 2 2b(34), 3 RBI(71), .275
• Reese Havens: 2-5, R, BB, 2 2b(17), 2 RBI(49), .244(.333 with 8 RBI and 7BB's last 10)
• Zach Lutz: 2-6, 2b(19), 2 RBI(62), .283
• Carlos Guzman: 3-6, R, 2 RBI(64), .287
• Stefan Welch: 3-6, HR(5), 2 RBI(34), .293
• Brahiam Maldonado: 3-5, 4 R's, 2 2b(18), BB, RBI(64), .268
• Josh Stinson: one scoreless inning, 2.35 era

Savannah- Lost to Rome 5-2

• Wilmer Flores: 2-4, BB, .263
• Sean Ratliff: 1-4, R, BB, .269
• Nicolas Giarraputo: 2-4, .415
• Eric Beaulac: 6ip, 8H, 2 ER, 11k's, 2.89 era

Minor League Report 8/27

Buffalo- Lost to Pawtucket 7-1

• Argenis Reyes: 1-4, .284
• Javier Castillo: 1-3, HR(7), RBI(37), .254
• Joshua Peterson: 1-3, .272
• Jesus Feliciano: 1-4, .306

Binghamton- Lost to Portland 8-7

• Ruben Tejada: 2-5, 2b(21), .283
• Josh Thole: 0-0, BB, .324
• Shawn Bowman: 1-4, HR(9), 3 RBI(44), .296(.351 over last 10)
• Ike Davis: 1-4, R, .307
• Jenry Mejia: 3.2ip, 5H, 4er, 3BB's, 2k's, 4.72 era

Savannah- Beat Augusta 5-1

• Wilmer Flores: 1-3, RBI(35), BB, .261
• Sean Ratliff: 1-4, 2b(28), .269
• Nicolas Giarraputo: 2-4, 2b, R, RBI, .405
• Armando Rodriguez: 5.2ip, H, ER, 4BB's 9k's, 1.69 era, win in his first start at A

This Day in Mets History

1964- The Mets signed free agent Jerry Koosman.

1974- At Shea Stadium, Benny Ayala becomes the first National Leaguer in 13 years to hit a home run in his first major league at-bat. The Mets rookie goes deep off Astros' hurler Tom Griffin in New York's 4-2 win. (www.nationalpasttime.com)

1992- The Mets traded David Cone to the Blue Jays for Jeff Kent and Ryan Thompson.

2004- Traded Dan Wheeler to the Astros for Adam Seuss.

Mets Birthdays:

• Mike Maddux- 48
• Brian McRae- 42

Minor League Report 8/26

Buffalo- Lost to Pawtucket 3-2 on a walkoff

• Argenis Reyes: 2-5, 2b(16), .284
• Jesus Feliciano: 1-3, BB, .306
• Robinson Cancel: 2-4, 2b(8), 3b(2), 2R's, .246
• Joshua Peterson: 2-4, 2b, RBI, .269
• Tobi Stoner: 6ip, 3H, ER, 3bb's, 5k's, 4.25 era
• Eddie Kunz: .2, ER, L 4-4, 4.92 era

Binghamton- Beat Portland 3-2

• Josh Thole: 1-4, 2b(29), .324
• Shawn Bowman: 1-3, R, .297
• Ike Davis: 1-2, HR(11), 2 RBI(37), .308
• Michael Antonini: 7ip, 2 ER, 3k's, W 7-3, 4.84 era
• Roy Merritt: 1.1 scoreless innings, 3.55 era

St. Lucie- Split 2 with Fort Myers

Game 1- Lost 3-1

• Kirk Nieuwenhuis: 0-3, BB, .268
• Reese Havens: 0-3, .240
• Zach Lutz: 1-3, .282
• Carlos Guzman: 1-2, BB, .284
• Brahiam Maldonado: 1-3, R, BB, .263

Game 2- Won 5-4

• Kirk Nieuwenhuis: 2-4, .270(.442 with 5 HR's and 13 RBI's over last 10)
• Reese Havens: 1-2, R, BB, .242(.324 with 2 HR's and 7 RBI's)
• Zach Lutz: 1-3, R, BB, RBI(60), .282
• Carlos Guzman: 1-4, R, .284
• Stefan Welch: 1-4, HR(4), 3 RBI(32), .287
• Brahiam Maldonado: 1-3, HR(17), RBI(65), BB, .263( 6HR's)

Savannah- Beat Augusta 4-3 on a walkoff in the 11th

• Wilmer Flores: 1-6, RBI(34), .261
• Sean Ratliff: 4-5, R, .269
• Joshua Satin: 1-5, R, RBI(58), BB, .287

Tonights Lineup

Angel Pagan CF
Luis Castillo 2B
Daniel Murphy 1B
Jeff Francoeur RF
Cory Sullivan LF
Fernando Tatis 3B
Brian Schneider C
Anderson Hernandez SS
Mike Pelfrey RHP

The Mets are facing the very though Josh Johnson, so Pelf is gonna have to have is good stuff tonight.

In other news Lance Broadway has been called up to take Oliver Perez's spot on the roster. I'm assuming he will also take his spot in the rotation becasue he has only been a starter since we got him from the White Sox for Ramon Castro.

If tonight was the last tonight I ever saw Schnieder in a Mets unifrom I would be very happy, he is just terrbile at the plate right now.

This Day in Mets History

1965- At Shea Stadium, the Mets beat the Dodgers, 5-2, making Tug McGraw (2-2) the first Mets pitcher to defeat Sandy Koufax (21-7). Previously, New York had lost 13 consecutive times to the future Hall of Fame southpaw. (www.nationalpasttime.com)

1996- The Mets fire Manager Dallas Green and hire Bobby Valentine.

2008- Driving in Damon Easley with a fourth inning groundout at Citzens Bank Park, Mets infielder David Wright becomes the first player in franchise history to have four 100-RBIs seasons. The 25-year old has reached the plateau every year since becoming a team's regular third baseman.

In the same game, trailing 7-0 early in the game, the Phillies rally to beat the Mets at Citizens Bank Park, 8-7. Chris Coste, who goes 4-for-4 after entering the game as a pinch hitter in the 8th inning, delivers the walk-off single in the bottom of the 13th to put Philadelphia back into first place, a half a game ahead of New York.

Mets Birthdays:

• Alex Trevino- 52
• Ricky Bottalico- 40

Minor League Report 8/25

Buffalo- Beat Scranton 4-0

• Argenis Reyes: 2-5, 2b(15), RBI(28), .283
• Jesus Feliciano: 3-5, 2b(29), .306
• Luis Rivera: 1-3, R, RBI(9), BB, .307
• Chris Mason: Just Promoted from AA- 7 scoreless innings, 5h, 3k's, 3.27 era
• Adam Bostick: 0.2 scoreless innings to lower his era to 2.12

Binghamton- Lost 3-1 to Portland

• Ruben Tejada: 1-4, .282
• Josh Thole: .324
• Shawn Bowman: 1-3, BB, .296

Savannah- Lost to Augusta 4-3 in 1o innings

• Jefry Marte: 1-4, R, SB(5), .231
• Wilmer Flores: 1-5, .262
• Nicolas Giarraputo: 2-5, RBI, .429(12-28 with 7 RBI since being promoted)
• Jeurys Familia: 5ip, 2er, 6 k's, 2.79 era

WAGS TRADED

Billy Wagner was traded to the Red Sox today for 2 players to be named later. One is now believed to be Chris Carter, who is a 26 year old left handed power hitter. He is not a prospect but could be a guy not that stick around and be on the team next. But definitely could put some instant power into the current lineup.

Yesterday on my way home from the Mets game me and my dad were discussing Wags and who they should get in return and oddly enough Chris Carter is the guy I said would be the most intriguing/likely. Granted he isn't young but he has power and the Mets need some badly, he should be in the bigs the rest of the year to see what he has.

Evans Recalled

Nick Evans is going to be recalled to take Billy Wagners spot.

I'm very glad to see Nick back up here and feel that he should have been with the team all year. He has good gap power and plays a good first base and an ok left or right field.

This Day in Mets History

1985- Dwight Gooden wins his 14th consecutive game and his 20th of the season 9-3 over the Padres. Gooden will finish the season 24-4. Gooden‚ at 20 years‚ 9 months of age‚ is the youngest pitcher ever to win 20 games. Bob Feller was a month older when he first won 20 in 1939.(www.baseballlibrary.com)

2008- Mike Pelfrey becomes the first Mets hurler with back-to-back complete-game victories since Bret Saberhagen accomplished the feat in 1995. With the help of a pair of Carlos Delgado three-run home runs the Mets beat the Astros 9-1.

Mets Birthdays:

• Darrell Johnson- 81
• Choo Choo Coleman- 72
• Gary Matthews Jr.- 35
• Pedro Everday Feliciano- 33

This Day in Mets History

1970- Signed free agent Ike Hampton.

1972- Jim Beauchamp hits a HR and drives in all the runs in a 4-2 victory over the Astros

2000- Derek Bell pitches in a mop-up loss and gives up 4 earned runs in an inning.

2003- Sold Jorge Toca to the Pirates.

2006- Traded Evan Maclane to the Diamondbacks for Shawn Green.

2007- Stealing three bases in a 7-5 loss to the Padres at Shea Stadium, Mets shortstop Jose Reyes sets a team record swiing his 67th stolen base of the season. Roger Cedeño had established the previous mark of 66 in 1999.

Mets Birthdays-

• Ray Burris: 59
• Ike Hampton: 58
• Darrin Jackson: 46

Minor League Report 8/21

Buffalo- Split a Doubleheader with Syracuse

Game 1- Won 7-2

• Jesus Feliciano: 3-4, 2R, 2b(28), RBI(40), .302
• Nick Evans: 1-3, R, .208
• Mike Lamb: 2-3, R, 2b(25), RBI(44), .261
• Chip Ambres: 2-3, HR(10), 3 RBI(50), .256(.313, 7 RBI over last 10)
• Robinson Cancel: 1-3, HR(2), .243(.393 with 2 HR over last 10)
• Luis Rivera: 1-3, R, .314
• Tobi Stoner: 6ip, 2ER, 2 BB, 6k's, 4.46 era, W 5-7
• Adam Bostick: scoreless inning lowering era to 2.16

Game 2- Lost 2-1

• Argenis Reyes: 2-4, .286
• Jesus Feliciano: 2-4, .304
• Nick Evans: 0-4, .204
• Eddie Kunz: 2 perfect innings with 4k's, 4.91 era

Binghamton- Beat Connecticut 3-2

• Ruben Tejada: 2-5, 3b(2), 2 RBI(38), .287
• Josh Thole: 3-5, .332
• Shawn Bowman: 1-5, RBI(40), .296

St. Lucie- Lost to Sarasota 8-5

• Reese Havens: 1-4, RBI(44), BB, .238
• Zach Lutz: 1-4, HR(11), RBI(57), BB, .282
• Stefan Welch: 1-5, HR(3), RBI(24), .291
• Carlos Guzman: 2-4, R, .281(.395 over last 10 games)
• Brahiam Maldonado: 2-4, HR(15), 2 RBI(62), .265(.441 with 6 HR and 18 RBI last 10)

Savannah- Beat Augusta 16-5

• Jefry Marte: 0-6, .227, 2 errors to increase total to 47
• Wilmer Flores: 1-6, 3R's, .267
• Joshua Satin: 3-3, 4R's, 2b(35), 3 BB's, .295
• Nicolas Giarraputo: 2-4, R, BB, 3 RBI, .455(just called up from Brooklyn)

Wagner Claimed

Billy Wagner has been claimed and now the Mets have 72 hours to trade him. No surprise that he was claimed after the way he threw last night. He hit as high as 96 on the gun and was throwing a good slider, specially the one he struck out McCann on.

I know most people would like to trade Billy because we have nothing to play for this year, but I would keep him and see if he generates more trade value over the next month or so. The only way I would trade him is if the other team eats part of his salary and we get a decent prospect. Otherwise you pick up his option for next year and see what you get for him in the offseason. But the Mets need to keep on of him or Putz you can't have a good bullpen without a good setup man.

Minor League Report 8/20

Buffalo- Lost to Syracuse 3-0, and Won 2-0 in the second game

Game 1- Lost 3-0

• Argenis Reyes: 1-3, 2b(13), .287
• Nick Evans: 1-3, .205
• Luis Rivera: 1-1, .317
• Pat Misch: 4ip, 3h, ER, 7k's, 4.26 era

Game 2- Won 2-0

• Argenis Reyes: 1-3, R, 2b(14), .287
• Nick Evans: 1-3, RBI(28), .206
• Ken Takahashi: 7ip, 3h, 2BB, 6k's, 2.38 era

Binghamton- Lost to New Britain 7-2

• Ruben Tejada: 0-4, .285
• Josh Thole: 0-3, .329
• Shawn Bowman: 2-4, 2b(20), .297
• Ike Davis: didn't play because of bruised ribs
• Former Met Prospect Deolis Guerra with the W, 6-2, 6.2ip, ER, 6k's
• Brad Holt scratched from start because of the flu

St. Lucie- Beat Sarasota 10-4

• Kirk Nieuwenhuis: 2-5, 2R, HR(15), 4 RBI(64), .259( 5 HR and 14 RBI over last 10)
• Reese Havens: 1-5, .238
• Zach Lutz: 1-4, .282
• Carlos Guzman: 1-5, RBI(60), .279
• Stefan Welch: 2-3, 2R, BB, .294

Savannah- Lost to Augusta 2-1 in 10 innings

• Jefry Marte: 0-4, BB, 2SB's(3), .232
• Wilmer Flores: 0-3, BB, .268
• Sean Ratliff: 1-5, RBI(67), .267
• Joshua Satin: 2-5, 2b(34), .289
• Jeurys Familia: 6 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits, K, 3 BB's, 2.76 era

This Day in Mets History

1967- Purchased Bill Connors from the Cubs.

1979- Purchased Ray Burris from the Yankees.

1985- Signed Free Agent Larry Bowa

Mets' phenom Doc Gooden strikes out 16 Giants in a 3-0 victory over San Francisco becoming the first National League pitcher to strike out 200 or more batters in each of his first two seasons.

1989- It's a busy day on the trading block for the Mets as they send popular outfielder Mookie Wilson to the Blue Jays for pitcher Jeff Musselman and minor leaguer Michael Brady. New York also gets Frank Viola from the Twins for pitchers Rick Aguilera, David West, and Kevin Tapani and two minor leaguers.(www.nationalpastime.com)

Howard Johnson hits his 30th homerun of the season joining Barry Bonds and Willie Mays as the only players to achieve 30 HR's and 30 SB's in 2 different seasons.

1998- At Shea Stadium, Cardinal first baseman Mark McGwire becomes the first player in major league history to hit 50 home runs in three consecutive seasons. Mac's seventh inning solo shot helps to defeat the Mets, 2-0.

2007- Traded Sean Henry and Jose Castro to the Reds for Jeff Conine

Mets Birthdays

• Cliff Cook- 73
• Cory Sullivan- 30

Brad Holt vs Deolis Guerra

Interesing matchup tonight with Holt pitching for Binghamton and former Met prospect Guerra pitching for New Britain.

Guerra has pitched for two level with a combined line of 11-10 with a 4.94 era, with 95k's and 134 hits in 125.2 innings. Last time out he did throw 6 hitless innings striking out 9 batters.

Holt has also pitched at 2 levels, but hasn't faired well since being promoted with a line of 3-6, 6.21 era, with 23 BB's, 45k's, and 9 HRs in 58 innings.

Minor League Report 8-19

Buffalo- Lost to Syracuse 7-3

• Argenis Reyes: 1-4, R, .286
• Nick Evans: 2-4, 3b(3), RBI(27), .203(.297 with 8 RBI over last 10)
• Javier Castillo: 2-4, 2b(27), RBI(34), .258(.286 over last 10)
• Lance Broadway: 6.2, 7h, 4er, 3BB, 4k, 6.33 era

Binghamton- Lost to New Britain 6-1

• Ruben Tejada: 1-4, R, .288
• Jose Coronado: 1-3, .273(.382 over last 10 games)
• Josh Thole: 1-3, 2b(28), RBI(43), .331-playing first base
• Shawn Bowman: 2-3, .293

St. Lucie- Beat Charlotte 12-2

• Kirk Nieuwenhuis: 3-4, 2R, BB, 2b(27), HR(14), 3RBI(60), .257(4HRs and 11RBI last 10)
• Reese Havens: 3-5, R, 2b(14), HR(11), 2 RBI(43), SB(2), .238
• Zach Lutz: 0-5, .283(.171 with 9k's over last 10)
• Carlos Guzman: 3-4, 2R, BB, HR(15), RBI(59), .280(.417 over last 10)
• Brahaim Maldonado: 2-4, 2R, 2HR(14), 6 RBI(60), .265(.382, 5HR's and 18RBI's last 10)

Time to Get Rid of Livan and Schneider

I wish the Mets could do one thing right this year and get rid of the players that are not gonna be back with the team next year. We have guys down in Buffalo and in Binghamton that I would rather see playing right now then Livan, Schneider, and Redding.

These players should not be in the plans for next years team, therefore they should not be on a non-contending team in August and September.

Livan was good the first half of the season but he has obviously hit some short of wall and it is time to get someone younger who could have a future with this team. I would bring up Lance Broadway(who is on the 40) or Tobi Stoner who is not. Granted neither has done great at Buffalo but Stoner has never seen the bigs and Broadway has never seen the National League. And there is no way that either could do any worse then what Livan has been doing.

Schneider has been an automatic out lately not even hitting balls hard, he has become very hard to watch. Over the last month or so he may be the worst ML hitter I have ever seen. He is a free agent after the season and obviously should not be in the plans for next years team. The Mets could bring up Josh Thole who has been hitting great this year(.331avg) and see if he is a fit for next years team or boost his trade value. They could bring up Rene Rivera who is only 26 and has 5 HR's and 14 RBI's over his last 10 games.

I liked the Tim Redding signing because I thought he would make a good #5 but he has not worked out and he won't be back with the team next year. By getting rid of him the Mets can begin evaluating some options for next years bullpen. They could bring up guys on the 40 like Eddie Kunz or Arturo Lopez or other intriguing options like Adam Bostick or Roy Merritt.

The whole idea behind this is to give the younger guys who could be a part of the future a chance instead of the old washed up players who won't be here next year. Just put Livan, Redding, and Schneider on waivers maybe there is a contending team that would want a veteran, if no one does then cut them.

Its time for the Mets to stop relying on old past their prime players every year to patch up there team.

This Day in Mets History

1969- Giants starter Juan Marichal gives up a game-ending homer to the Mets Tommy Agee in the 14th inning as the Mets win‚ 1-0, Tug McGraw is the winner in relief.(baseballlibrary.com)

1979- The Mets sold Wayne Twitchell to the Seattle Mariners.

1981- The Mets sign free agent Mike Marshall.

1985- The Mets move into 1st place in the NL East with a 1-0 win over the Expos. Ron Darling with relief help from McDowell‚ is the winner.

Mets Birthdays-

• Mike Phillips- 59
• Ron Darling- 49
• Matt Franco- 40
• Jeff Tam- 39

Minor League Report 8/18

Buffalo- Lost to Syracuse 1-0 on a walk-off hit

• Argenis Reyes: 0-4, .287
• Nick Evans: 1-4, 2b(11), .197
• Mike Lamb: 2-4, .263
• Javier Castillo: 1-3, .255
• Adam Bostick: L 0-2, 4h, ER, 2.23era

St. Lucie- Won 3-2 on a walk-off HR by Nieuwenhuis

• Kirk Nieuwenhuis: 2-4, 2 HR(13), 2 RBI(57), BB, .253
• Reese Havens: 1-4, .232
• Zach Lutz: 0-4, .287
• Carlos Guzman: 1-3, BB, .275
• Brahaim Maldonado: 1-3, HR(12), RBI(54), .262
• Josh Stinson: 2 hitless scoreless innings with 3 k's, W 3-0, 1.71 era

This Day in Mets History

1965- Pruchased Dave Eilers from the Milwaukee Braves

1995- Traded Brett Butler to the Dodgers for Scott Hunter and Dwight Maness

2002-In a pregame ceremony, Tommy Agee is inducted posthumously in to the Mets Hall of Fame. The Mets' center fielder (1968-72) is best remembered for two his great two catches in Game 3 of the 1969 World Series.(nationalpastime.com)

2003- The Mets shut out the Rockies‚ 8-0‚ as Steve Trachsel hurls his 2nd one-hitter of the season. Colorado pitcher Chin-hui Tsao's double in the 6th inning is the Rockies' only hit.

Mets Birthdays-

• Bruce Benedict-54
• Terry Blocker- 50
• Pat Misch- 28

Minor League Report 8/17

Buffalo- Beat Lehigh Valley 9-4

• Argenis Reyes: 2-4, R, BB, 2b(12), 2 RBI(26), .291(.429 with 6 RBI over last 10)
• Nick Evans: 0-2, R, 3 BB's, RBI(26), .196(.278 with 3 HR and 9 RBI over last 10)
• Chip Ambres: 2-5, R, 2 RBI(47), .259(.429 with 10 RBI over last 10)
• Javier Castillo: 3-3, BB, R, 2b(24), .255
• Eddie Kunz: scoreless inning, 5.09 era

St. Lucie- Lost 2 games to Charlotte

Game 1- Lost 3-1

• Kirk Nieuwenhuis: 1-3, 2b(26), RBI(55), .252
• Reese Havens: 1-2, BB, .231
• Zach Lutz: 0-3, .295
• Stefan Welch: 0-3, .291
• Scott Shaw: 6ip, ER, BB, 3K's, 3.54 era
• Josh Stinson: gave up one unearned run in an inning, 1.85 era

Game 2- Lost 5-2

• Reese Havens: 1-3, 2b(13), RBI(41), BB, .232
• Zach Lutz: 0-4, .291
• Stefan Welch: 1-3, .292

Savannah- Beat Delmarva 3-1

• Jefry Marte: 1-4, 2b(20), 2 RBI(41), .234
• Wilmer Flores: 1-3, RBI(32), .270
• Sean Ratliff: 0-3, BB, .269
• Kyle Allen: 5.2ip, 4H, 3 BB's, 7k's, 3.68 era

Minor League Report 8/16

Buffalo- Beat Lehigh Valley 3-0

• Argenis Reyes: 0-3, RBI(24), .288(.419 over last 10 games)
• Nick Evans: 1-3, HR(9), RBI(25), .198(.289 and 3 HR's, 8 RBI's over last 10)
• Mike Lamb: 1-3, .258(.300 with 8 RBI's over last 10)
• Chip Ambres: 2-3, R, 2 2B's(23), .257(.382 with 8 RBI's over last 10 games)
• Tobi Stoner: 6ip, 4H, 0ER, 2 BB, 3 K's, 4.58 era 4-7
• Adam Bostick: scoreless inning, 1.95 era earning his 3 save

Binghamton- Lost to Reading 1-0

• Ruben Tejada: 0-4, .290(.359, 5 RBI and 4 SB's over last 10)
• Ike Davis: 1-2, 2 BB's, .306( ,324 with 2 HR and 6 RBI over last 10)
• Shawn Bowman: 0-3, .289
• Josh Thole got the game off

St. Lucie: Beat Jupiter 14-6

• Kirk Nieuwenhuis: 3-4, HR(11), 2B(25), 3B(4), BB, 3 RBI(54), .252
• Reese Havens: 0-4, RBI(40), .229
• Zach Lutz: 2-5, 2 R's, 2B(17), .298(.317 with 8 RBI over last 10)
• Stefan Welch: 2-5, 2 R's, 2b(8), RBI(23), .297
• Carlos Guzman: 2-3, 2 BB's, 2 R's, .279(.436 over last 10)
• Brahaim Maldonado: 3-4, 3 R's, 2 HR(11), 6 RBI(53), .265(.342 with 12 RBI over last 10)
• Brant Rustich: one scoreless inning with 2k's, 2.54 era

Savannah: Lost both games of a double header to Delmarva

Game 1-Lost 4-2

• Jefry Marte: 0-2, .236
• Wilmer Flores: 1-3, R, .269
• Sean Ratliff: 1-2, BB, HR(15), 2 RBI(66), .270

Game 2- Lost 4-3

• Marte 0-4, .234
• Flores: 1-3, 2b(18), RBI(31), .269
• Ratliff: 1-4, .270
• Joshua Satin: 1-2, R, 2b(33), BB, .290

This Day in Mets History

1987- The wind is blowing out at Wrigley as the Mets pound the Cubs 23-10 at Wrigley Field‚ setting a club record for runs scored in a game. They score 3 runs in each of 5 innings and 7 in another. Daryl Strawberry leads the way with a pair of doubles and a homer‚ off Greg Maddux‚ and scores 5 runs.

1996- The first major league game ever played outside of the United States or Canada takes place in Monterrey, Mexico as the Padres outslugged the Mets, 15-10.

1999- The Mets signed Jose Reyes.

2002- Mets traded Mark Little to the Diamondbacks to for P.J. Bevis.

2007- Jose Reyes becomes the first infielder, and 10th player overall, in the modern era (post-1898) to steal sixty bases in three consecutive seasons. The Mets shortstop, who will swipe 78 sacks this season, steals second base in the second inning for second time in a 10-7 loss to the Pirates at PNC Park.

Mets Birthdays-

• Gene Woodling- 87
• Mike Jorgensen- 61
• Rick Reed- 44
• Roger Cedeno- 35

This Day in Mets History

1969- The eventual World Champ Mets drop to third place nine and half games behind the front-running Cubs

1992- The Mets signed Pitcher Barry Jones.

2003- Despite a massive blackout in the Northeast, the game between the Mets and the Giants at Shea Stadium is the only postponement on the major league schedule. Although Detroit, Toronto and Cleveland were without electricity, the Tigers, Blue Jays and Indians either had the day off or were playing on the road.

I was on Long Island at the time and getting ready to head to the game when the power went out. It was a little crazy driving in New York without traffic lights.

Mets Birthdays-

• Eric Commack: 44
• McKay Christensen: 44

Minor League Report 8/13

Buffalo- Lost to Rochester 9-4

• Wilson Valdez: 3-4, R, .250(.400 over last 10 games)
• Nick Evans: 1-4, R, .188
• Joshua Peterson: 0-4, .281
• Chip Ambres: 1-3, 2B(21), 2 RBI's(43), .250(.306 and 9 RBI over last 10)
• Winning pitcher: Philip Humber-7-7 with 5.28 era

Binghamton- Lost to Harrisburg 5-2

• Ruben Tejada: 2-4, R, RBI(34), BB, .292
• Josh Thole: 2-4, BB, SB(7), .331
• Ike Davis: 1-4, RBI(32), .300
• Roy Merritt 1.2 scoreless innnings, 3.91 era

This Day in Mets History

1964- In a battle of teenagers, 19-year old Mets first baseman Ed Kranepool homers twice off 18-year old Phillie hurler Rick Wise.

1972- The Mets first ever GM George Weiss died on this date.

1980- Mets released Jose Cardenal.

2002- Warring Mets co-owners Fred Wilpon and Nelson Doubleday finally complete their deal to transfer full ownership of the team to Wilpon within the next 30 days. But Nelson will question the valuation of the team by the independent arbitrator‚ and the transaction will not be resolved until the fall. (http://www.baseballlibrary.com/chronology/thisday.php?day=today)

2004- After missing nearly three months with a groin injury, Mike Piazza makes a dramatic return to the New York lineup as he homers and drives in five runs on Italian Night at Shea Stadium. The backstop's 3-for-5 performance, including a home run in the third inning, RBI single in the fourth and a two-run single in the seventh, contributes to the Mets 9-2 victory over the Giants. (www.nationalpasttime.com)

Mets Birthdays-

• Vinegar Bend Mizell-79
• Jon Switzer- 30

Minor League Reports 8/12

Buffalo- Beat Rochester 7-4

• Argenis Reyes: 3-4, R, .278
• Nick Evans: 0-3, BB, .187
• Joshua Peterson: 2-4, R, .302
• Adam Bostick: 3ip, 2H, ER, BB, 3 K's, Save(2), 2.08 era

Binghamton- Lost to Harrisburg 4-1

• Ruben Tejada: 0-4, .290
• Josh Thole: 1-4, R, .329
• Ike Davis: 2-4, 2B(11), .301
• Lucas Duda: 1-3, .281
• Jenry Mejia: 3ip, 2 H, 3 er, 2 BB, 3k's, 4.38era- his return from the DL

St. Lucie- Beat Charlotte 8-3 with 7 runs in the ninth

• Reese Havens: 1-4, BB, RBI(37), .228
• Zach Lutz: 1-4, R, 2B(16), BB, .297
• Stefan Welch: 0-3, R, 2 BB, .296
• Carlos Guzman: 2-5, 2B(25), R, 2 RBI(56), .272(.400 in last 10)
• Scott Shaw: 6ip, 4H, 3 er, 4 k's, 3.63 era
• Josh Stinson: scoreless inning lowering era to 2.05(allowed only one ER in last 13 innings)

Minor League Report 8/11

Buffalo- Lost to Rochester 8-6

• Nick Evans: 2-5, 2B, R, RBI, .190(.3oo over last 10 games)
• Mike Lamb: 1-5, 2B(23), R, 2 RBI's(40), .254
• Argenis Reyes: 1-4, BB, .271
• Any Green: 2-4, BB, R, .233
• Eddie Kunz: 3ip, 2 ER, BB, K, 4.59 era

Binghamton- Lost 5-4 to Harrisburg

• Ruben Tejada: 1-4, .293
• Josh Thole: 0-3, .330
• Lucas Duda: 1-4, R, .281

St. Lucie- Lost to Charlotte 6-4

• Reese Havens: 0-5, .228
• Zach Lutz: 3-5, 2B(15), HR(10), 3 RBI's(56), .297
• Stefan Welch: 2-4, 2B(7), .303
• Carlos Guzman: 1-4, .270

Savannah- Lost to Lakewood 8-4

• Jefry Marte: 2-5, .237, and his 44th error
• Wilmer Flores: 0-4, .270
• Sean Ratliff: 1-4, 2B(27), .272
• Joshua Satin: 1-4, 2B(31), R, .291

This Day in Mets History

1988- After going 225 at bats, Gary Carter finally gets his 300th homerun as the Mets beat the Cubs 6-4

1999- The Mets claimed Jeff Tam off waivers from the Indians

2004- During the memorial service at St. Patrick's Cathedral in front of pews packed with Mets fans, team owner Fred Wilpon and former broadcaster partner Gary Thorne deliver eulogies remembering the late Hall of Famer Bob Murphy. At age of 79, ‘Murph’ who supplied 42 years of Happy Recaps for the Mets and spent a half of a century broadcasting big league games, lost his battle with lung cancer.

2005-Mets outfielders Carlos Beltran and Mike Cameron running at full speed in an attempt to catch Padres David Ross’ seventh-inning short fly to short right-center dive head-first into each other in one of the horrific collisions in baseball history. Right fielder Cameron, who suffers a broken nose and multiple fractures of both cheekbones, will undergo facial surgery in San Diego and his teammate, center fielder Carlos Beltran, fares a bit better suffering a concussion and a small fracture in his cheekbone. (www.nationalpastime.com)

Mets Birthdays-

• Bob Sheffing: 96
• Bill Monbouquette: 73
• Al Pedrique: 49
• John Mitchell: 44

September Callups

Its getting close to that time for the Mets to make some September call ups. This year these call ups should be more used to see the value of some of the younger fringe players in the Mets organization instead of looking for veterans to help for a playoff push. So I will look at some players the Mets should call up, players they probably will call up, and players some would like to see up but I don't think are ready.

Should-

• Nick Evans: I think he is an obvious choice because he has been up for parts of the last two season and hit decent. The Mets need to find out if he is a Major League player or not, I believe he is a ML hitter and should be on the 25 to start the next year. I would play him everyday while starting him in left and a little at first, and he should be the first pinch hitter off the bench to see if he can handle it. He has played a pretty good first base and is at least adequate in left. He looks like he could have good doubles power and he kills lefties.
• Javier Castillo: He is versatile infielder who can play all four positions with some pop and is relatively young(26) compared to some guys the Mets have called up this year. The Mets have needed infield depth all year(which is why they traded for Castillo earlier this year) and I'm kinda surprised he hasn't got a look yet instead of Valdez and Berroa. I don't think he is a long term answer obviously but it would be nice to see a guy play SS who can hit a HR(6 this year and 22 2B's) and have a guy with some pop pinch hit.
• Adam Bostick- He is a 26-year old lefty that the Mets received in the Lindstrom/Owens trade. He failed as a starter but has excelled in his first year as reliever. He has a 2.22 era with one save and a 3-1 record in 44.2 innings between Binghamton and Buffalo. He has 51k's and 18 BB's with an .216 opponents batting average. The Mets have needed a second lefty all year and again I'm surprised Bostick has not got a chance, I would have brought him up instead of Misch.
• Eddie Kunz- Granted he had not been that good this year( 4.50 era, with 1/1 BB/K ratio) but I think the Mets need to see what they have with Kunz. He didn't handle the big stage well last year, but they need to look at him for the possibility of being in the bullpen next year. On the plus size he has only allowed 4o hits in 48 innings pitched.
• Josh Thole- Has been outstanding at the plate this year in Binghamton batting .333 with 40 RBI, 27 2B's, more walks(39), then strikeouts(32), with an OPS of .842, and even has 6 stolen bases. The Mets need to break the kid into the Majors, we only have 2 catchers on the roster and Schneider is always hurting so they should be able to find him some at bats.

Probably Will-

• Argenis Reyes- The Mets do need infield depth but no more Reyes, Argenis anyways, he just can't hit. We have Hernandez now so there really is no use for him because they are similar players; good speed, good glove, and no bat.
• Pat Misch- He pitched ok when he was up with the Mets before but he shouldn't be in the plans for next year so why bring him up. I would rather see want Bostick has to offer.
• Robinson Cancel- As i said before the Mets need a third catcher and unfortunately if will be Robinson because of his experience. Cancel is nothing more then good minor league depth, but Schneider is a FA after the year so the Mets need so see if Thole can play in the bigs.
• Knowing the Mets they will probably bring up some other AAAA player to bolster the bullpen like Kyle Snyder and maybe another old bench player like Mike Lamb.

Prospects Fans Would Like To See-

• Ruben Tejada: I understand he is hitting .294 and has exceeded expectations at the Double-A level but he is still only 19 and the Mets should not rush his development. He needs some more minor league grooming especially at a different position because he is not gonna play short for the Mets
• Ike Davis: He has hit very well this year, and like Tejada has exceeded expectations with a .296 avg, 9 HR's and 31 RBI's in 42 games in Binghamton. I would like to see him play but there just isn't a place for him with Murphy playing everyday at first base.

I am very interested to see what you guys think the Mets should do with there September call ups.

Will post readers suggestions.

Tonights Lineup

Pagan, cf
Castillo, 2b
Wright, 3b- Homered off Davis last week
Francoeur, rf
Tatis, lf
Murphy, 1b- Homered off Davis last week
Santos, c
Hernandez, ss
Pelfrey, rhp

Still no Sheffield, if he can't play put him on the DL already.

Pedro to Start Wednesday

Pedro is gonna make his Phillie debut on Wednesday pushing veteran Jaime Moyer to the bullpen. This also means that Pedro that he would be setup for a start against the Mets in two weeks when the Phils come to Citi Field.

As much as Pedro did for this team, I hope the Mets hit him very hard. It would be tough for me to see him do well against the Mets after he didn't pitch well at all for us the last 2 years

Minor League Report 8/9

Buffalo- Beat Columbus 12-8

• Argenis Reyes: 2-5, R, .273
• Jesus Feliciano: 1-5, 2 R's, .307
• Nick Evans: 2-4, 2 R's, BB, HR(7), 2 RBI's(19), .186(.300 with 3 HR's over last 10)
• Mike Lamb: 2-5, 2 R's, 2B(22), RBI(36), .255(.400 with 8 RBI over last 10)
• Joshua Peterson: 2-4, 2 R's, 2B, RBI, BB, .267

Binghamton- Beat Reading 5-3

• Ruben Tejada: 4-4, 2 R's, RBI(33), .294
• Josh Thole: 0-5, .331
• Lucas Duda: 0-3, BB, RBI(53), .281
• DJ Wabick: 1-4, RBI(45), .297

St. Lucie- Lost to Jupiter 4-0

• Reese Havens: 0-4, .236
• Zach Lutz: 0-4, .295
• Stefan Welch: 2-4, .298
• Carlos Guzman: 1-4, .267

Buffalo- Beat Columbus 2-1

• Argenis Reyes: 2-4, R, RBI(21), .270
• Jesus Feliciano: 3-4, RBI(39), .308
• Nick Evans: 1-4, 2B(8), .179
• Javier Castillo: 1-3, 2B(22), R, .256
• Adam Pettyjohn: 8ip, o ER, 6 H's, 7 k's, 4.16 era

Binghamton: Beat Reading 6-2

• Ruben Tejada: 3-5, 2 R's, 2B(20), HR(4), RBI(32), .286
• Lucas Duda: 2-3, R, 2B(29), 2 BB's, RBI(52), .283
• DJ Wabick: 1-5, RBI(44), SB(4), .297

St. Lucie- Lost to Jupiter 6-2

• Reese Havens: 1-3, R, BB, SB(1), .239
• Zach Lutz: 1-2, RBI(54), BB, .299
• Billy Wagner: scoreless innning allowing one hit then picking him off, and one k

Savannah- Lost to Rome 5-2

• Jefry Marte: 3-4, BB, RBI(39), .237
• Sean Ratliff: 0-4, .275
• Wilmer Flores: 1-4, .273

Minor League Report 8/7

Buffalo- Beat Columbus 4-3

• Argenis Reyes: 2-5, .267
• Jesus Feliciano: 1-5, 2B(24), .303
• Nick Evans: 0-3, BB, .177
• Mike Lamb: 2-4, 2 R's, HR(4), RBI(35), .252(.368 last 10)

Binghamton- Lost to Readin 7-1

• Ruben Tejada: 1-4, SB(13), .282
• Josh Thole: 0-3, BB, .339
• Ike Davis: 1-4, HR(9), RBI(31), .296
• Lucas Duda: 0-3, BB, .280
• Brad Holt: 5.2ip, 9 H, 7 ER's, 3 BB's, 2k, 5.98 era

St. Lucie- Beat Sarasota 3-1

• Reese Havens: 1-4, R, .238
• Zach Lutz: 1-5, RBI(52), .298
• Fernando Pena: 1-4, RBI(36), .227
• Scott Shaw: 6.2, 6 H's. ER, 3 BB's, 8 K's, W 5-7, 3.59 era
• Josh Stinson: one scoreless innning, 2.14 era

Savannah- Lost 2-0 to Rome

• Jefry Marte: 1-4, 2B(19), .232
• Wilmer Flores: 0-4, .272
• Sean Ratliff: 0-3, BB, .277

This Day in Mets History

1964: Traded Frank Thomas to the Phillies for Gary Kroll and Wayne Graham.

1992- The Mets get Kevin Baas from the Giants for player to be named later.

2004- Released Shane Spencer.

2005- In a battle of Zambranos‚ the Mets' Victor defeats the Cubs' Carlos‚ 6-1. It is the 4th time in ML history that starting pitchers with the same last name face each other‚ and the 2nd time that each had the same number of career wins going into the contest.
(http://www.baseballlibrary.com/chronology/thisday.php?day=today)

2006- Claimed Ricky Ledee from the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Mets Birthdays:

• Danny Graves: 36
• Tyler Yates: 32

Minor League Report 8/6

Buffalo- Lost to Columbus 9-6

• Nick Evans: 1-4, HR(6), 2 RBI(17), .180
• Argenis Reyes: 1-5, 2B(11), 2RBI(20), .264
• Javier Castillo: 2-4, R, .255
• Eddie Kunz: 2.2ip, 4er, 4.50 era

Binghamton- Beat Harrisburg 5-3

• Ruben Tejada: 0-5, .282
• Josh Thole: 2-5, R, 2B(27),
• Ike Davis: 1-4, BB, .297
• Lucas Duda: 1-3, 2 BB, 2B(28), 2 R, .282
• DJ Wabick: 3-4, 2 R's, 2B(26), BB, 2 RBI(43), SB(3), .299
• Dylan Owen: 6.2ip, 5H, ER, 2 BB's, 3K's, RBI single, 5.36 era

St. Lucie- Beat Sarasota 8-3

• Reese Havens: 1-5, BB, R, .238
• Fernando Pena: 2-5, 2B(13), 2 R's, RBI(35), BB, .226
• Zach Lutz: 2-6, R, 2 RBI(51), .300
• Carlos Guzman: 4-5, 2B(22), RBI(54), .270
• Josh Stinso: one scoreless with K, 2.25 era

Savannah- Lost to Rome 2-1

• Jefry Marte: 0-4, .232
• Wilmer Flores: 0-4, .277
• Sean Ratliff: 0-4, .279

Mets Get Air Hernandez Back

Today the Mets traded Minor League infielder Greg Veloz for Anderson Hernandez. The Mets are hurting bad for some middle infield depth and Hernandez become expendable with the Nats because of how well Alberto Gonzalez has been playing.

Looks like a good move to me we need some depth that isn't named Angel Berroa or over 30. Hernandez doesn't hit much but is a great defender and has good speed. While Veloz is highly regarded by some, he has done absolutely nothing at the plate this year, so he basically is just a younger version of Hernandez and the Mets need a middle infielder now.

Hopefully this isn't a sign that Luis is hurt more then they are saying.

I for one am happy to see Air Hernandez back.

This Day in Mets History

1975- The Mets fired Manager Yogi Berra, promoting coach Roy McMillan as interim manager.

1986- Released George Foster.

1988- Pirates' relief pitcher Jim Gott balks three times in the eighth inning bringing home to the winning run in a 5-3 loss to the Mets.

1993- Former Pitcher Bob Miller died.

2006- The Mets continue make a commitment to their young players signing 23-year old David Wright to a $55 million, six-year contract extension. The third baseman joins shortstop Jose Reyes, also 23, who inked a long term deal with the club three days ago worth $23.25 million over the four years of the extension of the Dominican's contract. (www.nationalpastime.com)

Mets Birthdays:

• Clem Labine- 83
• Herb Moford- 81
• Victor Zambrano- 34

Minor League Report 8/5

Binghamton- Beat Harrisburg 4-2

• Ruben Tejada: 3-5, 2B(19), R, 2SB(12), .286
• Josh Thole: 0-4, BB, .341
• Ike Davis: 2-5, 2R's, RBI(30), .299
• Lucas Duda: 1-3, 2B(27), BB, .282

St. Lucie: Lost to Sarasota 8-4

• Reese Havens: 1-3, RBI(36), BB, .239
• Zach Lutz: 2-3, RBI(49), BB, .299
• Fernando Pena: 1-4, 2B(12), R, .223
• Billy Wagner: one scoreless inning with 2 k's

Savannah- Beat Rome 4-2

• Jefry Marte: 0-3, R, .234
• Sean Ratliff: 1-4, 2B(26), RBI(64), .282
• Wilmer Flores: 0-3, BB, .280
• Joshua Satin: 4-4, HR(7), 2B(30), 2 R's, RBI(54), .303

Post Game Update

Manuel says that Niese may have a tear in his hamstring which would obviously mean he is done for the there. Manuel also said that Parnell might get a chance to start this year because they will need a starter Monday against Arizona.

While I wouldn't mind seeing Parnell as a starter, in August is not the time to be making the switch.

Game Recap 8/5 Mets Win 9-0

First off the Injury News:

• Jonathan Niese left the game in the second inning after covering first on a potential double play. The Mets say he has a right hamstring strain and he has gone to the hospital for a MRI.
• Gary Sheffield left the game in the sixth inning after coming out of the box in pain on what should have been an easy double but ended up being a single. I think Gary will be fine, it looked to me like he justed want out of a blowout. I bet he plays tomorrow, at worst on Friday
• Luis Castillo is listed day-to-day but probably won't play until Friday or Saturday.

Now for the Game:

• The Mets came back after a crushing game last night and just played a great game all around.
• Angel Pagan had a huge game including a RBI triple, 2-run homerun, sac fly, and a single. He has just been great since coming off the DL and might have made a name for himself to be included in next years team
• Figgy stepped in and did an amazing job 2 days after not being able to make it out of the second inning. He pitched 4.1 allowing no runs and striking out 5 with atleast 3 of them on fastballs. Then he had the big hit of the game with runners on second and third with one out in the bottom of the 2nd he crushed a pitch to center field that Ankiel dove for but it went of end of his glove. Figgy ended up with a stand up triple and 2 RBI's.
• Bobby Parnell picked up his first career save going 3 innings giving up one hit, striking out 3, and throwing an impressive 22 out of 30 pitches for strikes. Then in the bottom of the eight he had an impressive at bat that ended in a line drive single up the middle for his first ever.
• Cora: 1-5, R, RBI
• Wright: 3-4, HR, BB, 2 RBI
• Sheff: 1-4
• Murph: 1-5
• Frenchy: 2-3, 2B, BB( his first as a Met)
• Schneider: 1-4, R, 2B
• Reed: pinch hit double and run scored

This Day in Mets History

1963- Traded Ken MacKenzie to the Cardinals for Ed Bauta

1985- Darryl Strawberry belts three home runs helping the Mets beat the Cubs, 7-2. The victory propels New York into first place in the National League East.

1991- Released Tom Herr

2007-
At Wrigley Field, Tom Glavine, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, becomes the 23rd player in major league history to win 300 games. The crafty southpaw, the fifth lefty to reach milestone, limits the Cubs to six hits and a walk in 6.1 innings as the Mets bang out 16 hits and beat Chicago in a nationally televised ESPN Sunday night game, 8-3.
(http://www.nationalpastime.com

Mets Birthdays:

• Shaun Fitzmaurice: 67
• Mardie Cornejo: 58
• John Olerud: 41

Minor League Report 8/4

Buffalo- Lost to Toledo 10-6

• Nick Evans: 3-5, R, 2 2B(7), .178
• Mike Lamb: 2-4, R, BB, 2B(20), RBI(34), .252(.389 last 10 games)
• Andy Green: 1-4, HR(3, all coming in last 17 ab's), .216
• Adam Bostick: 1ip, ER, 2k's, 1.44 era

Binghamton- Lost to Harrisburg 7-2

• Ruben Tejada: 3-4, R, RBI(31), .282
• Josh Thole: 0-3, BB, .345
• Ike Davis: 0-3, BB, .295
• Lucas Duda: 0-4, RBI(51)

St. Lucie- Beat Sarasota 5-2

• Reese Havens: 1-3, R, BB, .238
• Zach Lutz: 1-2, R, 2 BB, 2B(14), 2 RBI(48), .295
• Fernando Pena: 2-4, R, RBI(34), .223
• Josh Stinson: scoreless inning, 2.37

Tonights Lineup

I'm not sure it matters because we are facing the incredible Joel Pineiro but here it is:

Pagan
Castillo
Wright
Sheffield
Murphy
Francoeur
Cora
Santos
Johan

My guess is atleast 12 ground ball outs tonight. What do you think?

This Day in Mets History

1963-At County Stadium, Roger Craig suffers his 20th loss of the season when the Mets lose to Milwaukee, 2-1. The defeat is the right-hander's 18th consecutive setback, tying Cliff Curtis' National League mark set in 1910 with the Braves, and one loss shy of A's Jack Nabors' 1916 major league record.

1982- After driving in the winning run in the Mets 7-4 victory over the Cubs, Joel Youngblood is traded and later in the day flies to Philadelphia and singles for the Expos becoming the first player to have a hit for two different teams in the same day in different cities.

1992- An unidentified buyer purchases a toothpick once used by Mets Hall of Fame P Tom Seaver at a memorabilia auction in New York for $400. At the same auction‚ actor Charlie Sheen pays $85‚000 for the ball hit by Mookie Wilson which went through Bill Bukner's legs to end Game Six of the 1986 WS.

1997- At Shea‚ the Mets top the Cards‚ 4-2‚ in a rain interupted game. Rick Reed (10-4) wins his 6th straight‚ beating Manny Aybar‚ making his ML debut. Lance Johnson has a pair of RBI triples. Completing an unusual major league-minor league sweep‚ the Pittsfield Mets top the New Jersey Cardinals (NY-Penn League) 8-4‚ in the earlier 9-inning game. (http://www.baseballlibrary.com/chronology/thisday.php?day=today)

Mets Birthdays-

• Joe Pignatano: 80
• Dallas Green: 75
• Cleon Jones: 67
• Kevin Collins: 63
• Steve Bieser: 42

Minor League Report 8/3

Buffalo- Lost to Toledo 3-2

• Argenis Reyes: 1-3, BB, SB(10), 2B(10), .262
• Rene Rivera: 1-3, HR(4), BB, RBI(13), .247
• Andy Green: 1-4, HR(2), .214
• Nick Evans: 1-4, 3B(2), .164, outfield assists
• Ken Takahasi: 6ip, 3H, ER, 3BB, 3K, 1.67 era

Billy Wagner: one clean inning for the GCL Mets.

Tonights Lineup

Angel Pagan CF
Luis Castillo 2B
David Wright 3B
Gary Sheffield LF
Daniel Murphy 1B
Jeff Francoeur RF
Alex Cora SS
Omir Santos C
Nelson Figueroa RHP

Very tough matchup tonight vs Dan Haren, Figgy is going to have to pitch great.

This Day in Mets History

1986- Signed free agent Leo Mazzilli.

1990- Signed free agent Lee Trevino.

2003- Eddie Murray and Gary Carter are inducted into the Hall of Fame.

2004- Mets Broadcaster Bob Murphy past away on this day.

Mets Birthdays:

• Mackey Sasser-47
• Kevin Elster- 45

Injury Updates

Billy Wagner will again tonight for St. Lucie, then he will have a 2 days off, then possibly if everything goes well his last big task, pitching 2 days in a row.

J.J. Putz tossed a 25 pitch bullpen session yesterday where he threw 20 fastball and 5 splitters, he reportedly looked "free and easy". He is expected to start facing batting next Monday.

Carlos Beltran took a batting practice session Saturday from both sides of the plate for 20 minutes.

Minor League Report 8/2

Buffalo- Lost to Toledo 6-1

• Nick Evans: 1-4, .162
• Mike Lamb: 1-3, R, BB, .253
• Javier Castillo: 1-4, 2B(21), RBI(30), .259
• Eddie Kunz: 2ip, 2H, ER, 3.97 era

Binghamton- Lost to Akron 3-2

• Ike Davis: 0-4, .301
• Lucas Duda: 3-4, 2 2B(26), .285
• Brad Holt: 6ip, 3 er, 3 H, 6BB, 2K, 5.36 era
• Ruben Tejada and Josh Thole had the night off

St. Lucie- Beat Lakeland 12-11

• Reese Havens: 4-6, 2R, 2B(12) HR(10), 4RBI(35), .237
• Zach Lutz: 4-5, 2R, BB, 2B(13), HR(9) 2RBI(46), .293
• Carlos Guzman: 4-5, 2B(21), 2RBI(52), .265
• Brahiem Maldonado: 4-6, 2R, 2B(14), RBI(41), .257

Savannah- Beat Bowling Green 3-1

• Wilmer Flores: 0-2, BB, SB(2), .277
• Sean Ratliff: 0-3, .282
• Joshua Satin: 1-2, 2B(29), .299
• Robert Carson: W 8-7, 5ip, 6H, R, 2K, 2.84 era

Figgy to Pitch Tomorrow

Nelson Figueroa was scratched from his Triple-A start today so that he can pitch tomorrow in the last game of a 4-game set with the Diamondbacks against Dan Haren. Figgy pitched in the majors once this year and went 6 innings and gave up 3 runs.

So far this season in Buffalo he is 7-5 with a 2.25 era and is 7-1 with a 1.51 era in his last 10 starts. He has only allowed 5 HR's this year.

I like Figgy alot and think he deserves to be on this team alot more then Tim Redding who should lose his roster spot when he needs to be promoted. But the Mets will go the easy route and demote Pat Misch.

This Day in Mets History

1967- The Mets purchased Cal Koonce from the Chicago Cubs.

1979- The Mets purchased Joe Cardenal from the Phillies

1992- Tom Seaver is inducted into the Hall of Fame

2008- The Mets signed free agent Ramon Martinez



Mets Birthdays-

• The infamous Dae-Sung Koo- 40

Minor League Report 8/1

Buffalo- Lost to Toledo 11-10

• Mike Lamb: 3-4, 2 2B(19), 3RBI(33), R, .252
• Jesus Feliciano: 3-6, 2R, RBI(38), .315
• Nick Evans: 1-4, BB, RBI, 2R, .160
• Argenis Reyes: 3-6, 3B(3), R, 2RBI(18), .261
• Adam Bostick: 2 more scoreless innings with 3k's lowering his era to 1.13

Binghamton- Lost to Akron 8-4

• Ruben Tejada: 0-4, R, .277
• Josh Thole: 2-4, R, 2B(26), RBI(40), .349
• Ike Davis: 2-4, 2B(10), R, RBI(29), .310
• Lucas Duda: 2-4, .279

St. Lucie- Beat Lakeland 5-1

• Reese Havens: 0-4, .226
• Zach Lutz- 1-3, HR(8), 3RBI(44), .283
• Stefan Welch: 2-4, 2R, 2B(6), RBI(19), .344
• Scott Shaw: 9ip, 4H, ER, 7K, lowering era to 3.72

Savannah- Lost to Bowling Green 3-2

• Sean Ratliff: 2-3, HR(14), RBI(63), BB, .284, outfield assist, 5 HR last 10 games
• Wilmer Flores: 0-3, BB, .278
• Jefry Marte: 0-5, .236

Daycation

I won't be posting again today until I do a minor league report around 11pm tonight because I'm taking a day off and going to a concert.

I haven't had any feedback on the site yet so any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

michael.mayer4@gmail.com

This Day in Mets History

1972- In the second game of a the double header, the Phillies salvage a split of the twin bill when Steve Carlton, who sees his 30 consecutive scoreless innings streak snapped in the fourth, beats the Mets at Shea Stadium, 4-1. In the opener, New York outlasted Philadelphia scoring a run in the bottom of the 18th inning for 3-2 victory.

1989-Behind the pitching of Sid Fernandez‚ the Mets blank the Cardinals‚ 11-0. Kevin McReynolds paces the offense by hitting for the cycle.

Mets traded Mookie Wilson to the Blue Jays for Jeff Musselman and Mike Brady.

1996- The Mets make a team-record 7 errors in handing a 13-9 win to the Pirates. The Bucs get 7 unearned runs.

2001-The Mets defeat the Astros‚ 8-2 in 10 innings. New York scores 6 runs in the 10th‚ the most ever in that frame for a Mets club‚ with Edgardo Alfonso's 3-run HR the big blow. It is the first 3-run homer for New York since June 21.

Mets Birthdays:

• George Bamberger: 84
• Gregg Jefferies: 42
• Brian Bohanon: 41