http://sportsblogs.org/entries.php?team_id=18&date=2010-03-09&start=0 Sports Blogs :: New York Mets Daily Entries en-us More photos » Jeff R... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361674&src=rss 2010-03-09T17:06:33 In a very tangible way, the success of the Buffalo Bisons this season is as consequential to the health of the Mets franchise as anything the parent club does. After the way this offseason played out, the Mets have clearly staked their future on the development of one class of prospects, which includes Fernando Martinez, http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361538&src=rss 2010-03-09T15:01:22 Meet the Mets Some early must see Met TV this afternoon, as Johan gets his first start of the Spring. Yesterday, the Mets continued to impress, beating up on a split-squad Marlin team, 11-2. What y... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361539&src=rss 2010-03-09T14:34:08 Never let it be said that the Mets aren't in tune with the expanding technology and the expanding social media landscape. When the C.O.O. of the Mets puts together a video blog, you know this is a team that is ahead of the curve when it comes to the Internet technology. And now, you can watch as Jeff Wilpon lets fans in on the excitement of the 2010 season with the first installment of his "WilVlog": http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361888&src=rss 2010-03-09T13:06:00 ST Observations –Tue, Mar. 9: -how come... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2362069&src=rss 2010-03-09T12:45:00 The mad minds behind 12 Angry Mascots are launching a Jeff Wilpon video blog called The WilVlog. Below is the first installment. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361738&src=rss 2010-03-09T12:44:00 Deck McGuire - 3/7 from: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361954&src=rss 2010-03-09T11:57:00 Mets have most of the regulars in the lineup today. Jose Reyes is staying in NY waiting on results of his tests which should come back late today or Wednesday. Matthews, cf Castillo, 2b Wright, 3b Jacobs, dh Bay, lf Davis, 1b Francoeur, rf Cora, ss Blanco, c http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361823&src=rss 2010-03-09T11:20:00 Here is video of Mets hitting coach Howard Johnson taking batting practice before today’s game on a back field at Tradition Field, courtesy of the Daily News: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361874&src=rss 2010-03-09T10:55:06 MLBTR Mets Summary: Summary: The... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361955&src=rss 2010-03-09T10:54:00 I did a quick Mets and NL East Q&A with the Phillies blog Macho Row. Here’s a quick sampling… How hot is the water that general manager Omar Minaya is sitting in? Is the pressure on Minaya to get the team back to the playoffs at a point where this is a make-or-break season? Sizzling. I'm not sure this is a make-or-break seaso... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361599&src=rss 2010-03-09T10:39:00 “With the question marks we have at two, three and four, each day those guys go out and throw strikes and compe... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361600&src=rss 2010-03-09T10:05:00 Last week we met all of the pretty ladies. Now that we've got the gravitas of, in some cases, six whole innings of work against a pastiche of retreads and nonentities, let's see whose stock is on the rise and who might need another two, maybe three innings of solid performance to start turning some heads. Jenrry Mejia is the only addition to the list over last week's; nobody has dropped off... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361251&src=rss 2010-03-09T10:00:25 According to Yahoo! Sports, All-Star closer Francisco Rodriguez returned to New York Mets camp on Monday after being hampered by conjunctivitis for more than two weeks. He also threw a very successful bullpen session this morning at Port St. Lucie. Rodriguez had been told to stay away from the team until the pink eye cleared, but [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361705&src=rss 2010-03-09T09:48:17 Pelfrey's OK: Mike Pelfrey http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361752&src=rss 2010-03-09T09:45:00 Ben who has his own Mets related blog at metsiesandothermusings.blogspot.com was kind enough to send over some of his photos from Citi Field on Monday, and I added one more of my own –  the man at the ticket window.  It’s a funny shot of one guy buying tickets but let’s be fair…it was 6pm. I Continue reading Photos from Citi Field on Monday Related posts: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361739&src=rss 2010-03-09T09:30:24 This is the second in a series of videos that I did with Kerel Cooper of On The Black and Joe Janish of Mets Today. You can see the first video in the series about grading the Mets’ 2010 offseason. This video is tackling a few tough subjects: the catchers, Luis Castillo, and Daniel Murphy. See [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361734&src=rss 2010-03-09T09:05:43 BY FRANK GRAY STACHE WRITER The major story this past off season for the New York Mets was inactivity. I mentioned in a previous article that, the Mets GM Omar Minaya added depth in preparation of the possibility of repeating last year’s injury ward. That is true, however it is not the entire story. This past week, two [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361810&src=rss 2010-03-09T09:04:41 BY MICHAEL GANCI EDITOR Scott Ragowsky of 12angrymascots.com, once again has sent me a hillarious video which is a must watch. This video talks about the emergence of “Jeff Wilpon’s” video blog, and he refers to all of his new fans as Wilpals. This is funny stuff. Enjoy it below. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361811&src=rss 2010-03-09T09:01:50 A Man(uel) Crush: I don't blame Jerry, it's hard not to see this kid pitch and start salivating. Especially since, Jerry's got a set-up problem that's yet to fix itself and this kid's got unlimited potential. It's hard for Jerry to not think about teaming this kid up with K-Rod in the back-end of the Mets bullpen. My message to Jerry would be to hold on. Don't get ahead of yourself. There is too much potential for this kid as a starter to just throw him... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361753&src=rss 2010-03-09T08:58:00 Francisco Rodriguez threw a successful bullpen session at Tradition Field today. For details, check out Newsday’s David Lennon, here; and Adam Rubin from the Daily News, here. Rodriguez will throw again tomorrow, and hopes to pitch in a game this weekend. …for whatever reason, i feel more confident in K-Rod when he’s wearing those sunglasses, like he looked when [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361659&src=rss 2010-03-09T08:48:16 In case you haven’t done so, be sure to check out the Amazin Avenue Annual, which will provide you with everything you need to know about the Mets in 2010. The free PDF document also includes essays written by me, SNY’s Ted Berg, Jason Fry and Greg Prince from Faith and Fear in Flushing, Tim Marchman [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361660&src=rss 2010-03-09T08:33:08 Somewhere in Citi Field.   Details to come this week. Did you sign up for the Blue Cap Army yet? Mets Police main page If you’d prefer to read the Mets Police in a reader or via email click here. It’s free and easy. To keep up with the Mets Police community (aka Comments) in a reader or via Continue reading Mystery Photo from within Citi Field Rela... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361740&src=rss 2010-03-09T08:30:07 When Jerry Manuel took over the managers office form Willie Randolph, the one statement he made that resonated with Mets fans was that his team would be tough and fight through whatever adversity was in front of it. His quote was “Gangsta’s on the field, Ladies on the bus”. I thought it was a great [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361628&src=rss 2010-03-09T08:07:34 Okay so it’s almost afternoon, but Afternoon Grind doesn’t have that same ring to it… Making The Grade According to Adam Rubin, Bobby Parnell and/or Sean Green could be in at least a little trouble in making the club. Or at least in a competition. If Jenrry Mejia and/or Hisanori Takahashi sneaks into the bullpen, one or [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361706&src=rss 2010-03-09T08:00:25 Ex-Mets in ST: Chad Tracy INF CHI Jon Adkins RHP CIN 43 Miguel Cairo INF CIN  Jay Payton OF COL Tim Redding RHP COL Matt Peterson RHP FLA Scott Strickland RHP FLA Cory Sullivan OF HOU Adam Bostick LHP KC Philip Humber RHP KC Vance Wilson C KC Doug Mientkiewicz INF LA Prentice Redman OF LA Argenis Reyes INF LA http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361607&src=rss 2010-03-09T07:43:00 I gotta admit, I’m feeling really good about the Mets this morning.  I’m even thinking about buying a 15 game plan.  Y’all got me thinking about Promenade Infield over the weekend, and if you click on the 15 game plans there are good sections available.  Plus,  I told you that brochure was good and was Continue reading “Jeff Wilpon’s” video blog (parody) Related p... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361601&src=rss 2010-03-09T07:42:44 The Mets send there ace to the mound this afternoon. Aft... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361389&src=rss 2010-03-09T07:31:00 Today at 1 pm, the Mets (6–2) will play the Astros (2–3) in St. Lucie, Fla. The game will air live on SNY, as well as online at MLB.TV. Here is today’s lineup: CF Gary Matthews Jr. 2B Luis Castillo 3B David Wright DH Mike Jacobs LF Jason Bay 1B Ike Davis RF Jeff Francoeur SS Alex Cora C Henry Blanco Johan Santana will make his first start [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361522&src=rss 2010-03-09T07:28:22 …in this edition, Eric Simon lists Nelson Figueroa, Jenrry Mejia, Jon Niese and Hisanori Takahashi as pitchers who increaded their chances of making the Opening Day roster… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361523&src=rss 2010-03-09T07:21:20 …i agree, it’s hard not to be excited about Ike Davis… yes, he has looked shaky on defense… but, this play is not indicative of his skills in the field… i have seen him look timid in games, where he seems to be letting the play him… however, i have also seen [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361524&src=rss 2010-03-09T07:08:21 As I walked around Citi Field last night I didn’t see too much new – I could have taken another daytime shot of the boards where the museum will be but there’s nothing really to add – and I was almost late for a meeting, and it was dark when the meeting ended…wait, did I Continue reading Photos: new Citi Field fanwalk sites? Related posts: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361439&src=rss 2010-03-09T07:00:19 Yesterday, in a win against the Marlins, Mets 1B Chris Carter hit a pinch-hit home run in the ninth inning, then hit another home run later in the inning. The Mets acquired Carter in the trade with the Red Sox for Billy Wagner last summer. In a post to the Daily Stache, Aaron Yorke wonders about Carter’s [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361525&src=rss 2010-03-09T06:57:26 Escobar: When they say "shut down... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361449&src=rss 2010-03-09T06:55:00 “We’re a lot more focused,” Francoeur says in the video.  “We’re gonna have fun, but we realize what our goal is and that’s to get to the playoffs.  I don’t see any reason we can’t compete and be playing late in October.” http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361526&src=rss 2010-03-09T06:04:48 According to Adam Rubin of the Daily News, Bobby Parnell is not pitching much in games because he is working on developing a cutter. To read other notes from Mets camp, including an update on Mike Pelfrey’s knee, and John Franco’s travel schedule, check out Rubin’s Twitter feed, here. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361412&src=rss 2010-03-09T05:28:47 Yesterday, in a win against the Marlins in Jupiter, Jenrry Mejia pitched three scoreless innings in relief, striking out one and allowing two hits. Prior to the game, Mets GM Omar Minaya told reporters that the plan is still to return Mejia to Double-A to begin this season, where he will be used a starting pitcher. Following [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361413&src=rss 2010-03-09T05:21:24 Communication is important and it’s something that the Mets need to work on improving and fast if they want any success in the near future.  The last couple of seasons have shown how the lack of communication has hurt this franchise on and off the field.  The Mets promised things would be different this year, [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361312&src=rss 2010-03-09T05:00:49 Good morning friends.  Mets Police will be good today.  I have tons of stuff – so much that I decided to hold everything I had originally scheduled, have loaded 4 more and that’s before I even check the news sources or my email. I have pics of Citi Field, I have another teaser about my trip Continue reading The Mets did a mass mailing about tickets Related posts: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361326&src=rss 2010-03-09T04:30:24 When they say "shut down" in football, you think of Darrelle Revis: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361210&src=rss 2010-03-09T03:46:00 The Mets re-signed free-agent, 32–year-old RHP Kyle Snyder yesterday to a minor-league deal. Snider was 3-8 with a 4.23 ERA and one save in 33 games with the Triple-A Bisons last season, with whom he was named the team’s 2009 Comeback Player of the Year. He last pitched in the big leagues during 2008, for the Red Sox; and [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361291&src=rss 2010-03-09T03:27:09 The Mets re-signed free-agent, 32–year-old RHP Kyle Snyder yesterday to a minor-league deal. Snider was 3-8 with a 4.23 ERA and one save in 33 games with the Triple-A Bisons last season, with whom he was named the team’s 2009 Comeback Player of the Year. He last pitched in the big leagues during 2008, for the Red Sox; and [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361414&src=rss 2010-03-09T03:27:09 Image by Getty Images via Daylife This is a first in a series of videos that I did with Kerel Cooper of On The Black and Joe Janish of Mets Today. We met at McFadden’s in NYC to talk Mets, which is what we all love to do. The subject of this video is grading the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361325&src=rss 2010-03-09T03:00:00