BRIAN STOKES NEWS
A new bearer of the Tinkerbell backpack, and an NY Mets player inching closer to return from DL
Chris Faytok/The Star-LedgerMets reliever Brian Stokes will have a greater role in the bullpen with Bobby Parnell moving to the starting rotation. SAN DIEGO -- Bobby Parnell's move to the Mets' starting rotation is good and bad for teammate Brian...
What happened to Brian Stokes...
May 08, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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From April 9th through April 29th, Brian Stokes made 10 appearances in which he did not allow a run and only walked two batters. His last six appearances came within an eight day period and of his ten outings, so far this year, four of them have gone past one inning of work. In addition...
Redding progressing...
April 12, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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The question is where will they put Tim Redding when he's ready to return, if he's in the pen who will lose their spot Bobby Parnell, Brian Stokes or Darren O'Day. Could Ollie keep falling apart and end up losing his spot in the rotation. Tim Redding is throwing and it...
Mets Clobber Nats, 12-0
August 14, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Highlights:
As reported earlier, John Maine pitched 5 scoreless innings, giving up 1 hit. He walked 4 and struck out 6...
Brian Stokes pitched the rest of the game..and he got his first save..
Mets stroked 13 hits total, Dan "The Man" Murphy had 3 hits in 6...
Jesus, Etc.
July 08, 2009 by
Misery Loves Company
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Game 82 - MetsDodgers 8, Mets 0Record: 39-43Good to see the Mets kicking off the latter 81 of the 2009 season the same way they closed out -- and played much of -- the former . . . like dipshits.The Mets book-ended the Dodgers' eight runs with bases-loaded walks. Add Mike Pelfrey...
I'd go with Claudio Vargas
August 25, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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Now that it's official, John Maine is on the DL and the rest of his season is in jeopardy, the Mets need to find another starter. Brian Stokes can spot start and I know alot of people will be clamouring for Jon Niese or Bobby Parnell, but I'd go with a more conservative approach...
Not A Loss: Mets 3, Nationals 1
June 05, 2009 by
Amazin' Avenue
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David Wright: 4-for-5, 2 RBI
Everyone else: 4-for-30, 1 RBI
Brian Stokes cashed in his Omir Santos shirts and finally got in a game. Pitched a scoreless inning. We won't see him again for a week.
Tim Redding was sharp for a change, keeping a solid Nationals lineup...
Mile High Meltdown: Mets Fall To Rockies 5-2
September 03, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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Tim Redding’s late season renaissance continued, as he enjoyed his third consecutive solid outing. However, his enjoyment of the game was short-lived, as party pooper Brian Stokes gave up three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning for the second time in five games, including...
Mets Bullpen - Silva’s Surprising Early Favorites
March 10, 2009 by
NY Baseball Digest
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The Mets bullpen is no closer to being complete today than it was during spring workouts. Here is how I see it going into today?s
Obvious
Despite what everyone has been commenting about, I will take Jerry Manuel at his word that he will only carry 6 ...
Game Recap: Cubs 5, Mets 2 -- Thanks, Brian!
August 29, 2009 by
Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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You know how I know Brian Stokes sucks? He gave up four runs and got just one out yesterday--AGAINST THE CUBS!! Sheesh. Fortunately, Stokes decided to be really bad at baseball on a day when the Cubs' ace was on the mound, and SOMEHOW this team snagged another win.
(Also Brian...
DL Duaner: gives him a rest & makes room for Reyes.....
August 23, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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It's hard for me to admit, Duaner Sanchez was one of my favorite players from the 2006 team and I've been rooting for him ever since to return. But after losing almost two years to an injury I just don't think he has the stamina to continue without taking a breather. When...
There's a reason we got J.J., don't forget why...
August 29, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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There's a reason why the Mets went out and obtained two closers during the off-season. For the second straight year the Mets missed the playoffs on the last day of the season. While 2007 was a freakish slump in all aspects of the team, which resulted in a historic collapse, 2008...
Rockies get lift from Giambi to beat Mets, 5-2 victory
September 02, 2009 by
Denver Post
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The newest Rockies slugger ripped a Brian Stokes fastball to center field for a two-run single, fueling the Rockies to a 5-2 victory over the Mets on Wednesday night at Coors Field.
Breaking Down The Pen: Brian Stokes
November 11, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Brian Stokes- (1-0) 3.51 ERA Brian Stokes was acquired in an off season trade with the Tampa Bay Rays in late 2007. While at the time the addition seemed rather insignificant, the swap which only cost the Mets cash, paid dividends.Stokes, who appeared in 33.1 innings and recorded...
Soriano Giveth ... Then Wineth the Game - Cubs 5 Mets 2
August 28, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game One Hundred Twenty-Six - Cubs 5 Mets 2
WP - Kevin Gregg (5-5) LP - Brian Stokes (1-3, BS 1) Save - Carlos Marmol (6)
The Chicago Cubs avoided the mediocrity mark once again this week with a come-from-behind win against the New York Mets. Ted Lilly put together another quality...
WAGS STOKES RELIEVER'S FIRE
July 18, 2009 by
New York Mets ? New York Post
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ATLANTA -- Brian Stokes doesn't like Billy Wagner giving a name -- specifically, Stokes' name -- to a nothing role in the Mets' bullpen. "He's nobody to me," an angry Stokes told The Post yesterday, his voice quivering as he spoke. Stokes was...
WAGS STOKES RELIEVER'S FIRE
July 18, 2009 by
New York Mets ? New York Post
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ATLANTA -- Brian Stokes doesn't like Billy Wagner giving a name -- specifically, Stokes' name -- to a nothing role in the Mets' bullpen. "He's nobody to me," an angry Stokes told The Post yesterday, his voice quivering as he spoke. Stokes was...
Jon Niese will start on Tues..
August 30, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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As the Mets continued to discuss their options to fill the rotation hole for Tuesday in Milwaukee, Jon Niese made his scheduled start Friday for Triple-A New Orleans.
It didn't last for very long. Niese was pulled after 2 2/3 innings and 65 pitches, a strong indication he...
New Rule Change Proposed for Major League Baseball
September 07, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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If the first relief pitcher in place of a starter blows a game for a starting pitcher and ends up getting the win, the credited victory should not go to the relief pitcher who blew the lead.
It happened again Friday night in the Mets-Cubs game. A starting pitcher leaves after seven...
Mets Make Roster Change
April 26, 2009 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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The Mets have made yet another roster move this week. Newsday’s David Lennon is reporting that the team has designated LHP Casey Fossum for assignment and purchased the contract of LHP Ken Takahashi from Triple-A Buffalo. Earlier in the day Fossum pitched 2 2/3 innings against...
Same song differnet day
April 13, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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Sorry if you were hoping for a positive recap of tonight's game, I don't have one for you, in fact I'm pretty disappointed with this team and probably fall into the doom and gloom category. Again this blog is a fan's point of view and this is mine, there isn't going...
Should Mets put Pedro in 'pen?
August 19, 2008 by
Hot Stove New York
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As the Mets' six-game winning streak came to a halt on Monday, thanks to an all too familiar blowup by the bullpen, Mets fans were reminded just how much they miss Billy Wagner. But with Billy facing yet another setback in his rehab, it remains unknown just how long New York will...
Rookie lefty will get the call tomorrow over Stokes and Figueroa!
September 01, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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The Mets New York Mets will throw caution to the wind tomorrow night by starting rookie left-hander Jonathon Niese against the Brewers in Milwaukee.
Manager Jerry Manuel announced the long-rumored move yesterday, saying it was an organization-wide decision that Niese would make...
Don't underestimate Stokes...
December 22, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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I'm more then satisfied with the right side of our bullpen and in fact hope all they add is an early inning situational lefty. But I've heard many Mets fan still wanting to add an additional right handed reliever, many are doing so at the expense of Brian Stokes. I think in...
Injury Up-dates
February 19, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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Here's a few quick injury up-dates from the first few days of camp.... Fernando Martinez is in camp and will resume batting practice but will not throw for two more weeks. Martinez felt discomfort in his throwing elbow during the Playoffs of winter ball and was such down as a precaution...
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