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Minaya Leaves Vegas with a Bullpen
December 12, 2008 by
Mike's Mets
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What happens in Vegas is supposed to stay in Vegas, but Omar Minaya left there with a couple of arms that are likely to pay some dividends in Citi Field next summer. In a move that most of us expected, the Mets moved quickly in signing Francisco Rodriguez to a 3-year, $37 million contract. You ...
Some Myths Surrounding These Mets
June 09, 2009 by
Amazin' Avenue
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Sean Green is bad or "the new Heilman": Green's 4.33 tRA is basically the same as Stokes' or Takahashi's and is above average. He's getting 56.2% GB, which isn't his usual absurd number, but is still great. His strikeout and walk % are in line with...
Mets Might Shut Down Maine!
August 24, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Ailing right-hander John Maine might be shut down for the season if Jerry Manuel and the Mets don't like what they see from Maine's shoulder in a throwing session this week, Manuel told reporters today.
Maine, who has a bone spur in his shoulder, is coming off his worst...
Pedro and the Mets win 6-2
August 31, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Pedro won his 5th game, going 6 innings, giving up 7 hits, 2 runs, walked 1, struck out 4.
The Bullpen held up today going 3 innings, 3 hits, no runs, 2 walks , 3 strikeoutss. Brian Stokes finished the game..
David Wright and Nick Evans had back to back HR's. David Wright...
40 man roster signed....
March 02, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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Mets have signed 13 players who were already on the 40 man roster but weren't arbitration eligible. Brian Stokes, Brandon Knight and Robinson Cancel are out of options and will have to pass through waivers if they don't make the team. Darren O'Day is a major league rule...
Giambi's single keeps Rockies in wild-card lead
DENVER(AP) Jason Giambi 's pinch-hit two-run single off Brian Stokes broke an eighth-inning tie and powered the Colorado Rockies past the New York Mets 5-2 on Wednesday night.
Giambi pinch hit keeps Rockies in wild card lead
September 02, 2009 by
Sports Illustrated
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DENVER(AP) Jason Giambi 's pinch-hit two-run single off Brian Stokes broke an eighth-inning tie and powered the Colorado Rockies past the New York Mets 5-2 on Wednesday night.
MacDougal, Cruz & Affledt......
November 18, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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In discussing the make up of the Mets bullpen this year, Omar will be looking for strike out pitchers. The Mets have identified that last years pen had too many contact/finesse pitchers in the pen. It seems that Brian Stokes, Bobby Parnell and Eddie Kunz will get long looks in spring training ...
The Forgotten Man, Popgun Offense, WFAN Whine & Cheese
June 23, 2009 by
NY Baseball Digest
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- Game ball goes to Brian Stokes for a great job “slidering” Albert Pujols to death. I have always liked Stokes since he was brought up last year. He has a live fastball, a slider with some bite, and his splits against RHB are very solid. The two times he was lit up (Boston...
Delgado and Mets take back first place, win 6-3
August 28, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Johan Santana was unable to hold it down by himself as he pitched 6 innings, giving up 5 hits, 3 runs, while walking 3, and striking out 5. He got the no decision.........
Carlos Delgado has become "Bat Man" hitting two more HR's , driving in 3 runs.
Dan Murphy...
Niese down, Figgy up...
May 14, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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Jon Niese made his second major league start of the season, the young lefty struggled against the Braves and had to be removed in the fifth. Niese allowed five runs on seven hits and two walks in 4.2 innings of work, Brian Stokes recorded the last out of the inning, which included...
On a positive note...Awards, Niese & Wright
September 14, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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While trying to get out of the funk from today's loss which wasn't helped by tonight's Phillies win, giving them a four game sweep of the Brewers, I tried to look at the positive things that came form this weekend's series.... Sandwiched between the two bullpen meltdown...
With Maine Down Mets May Go With Niese!
August 26, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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The Mets put sore-shouldered John Maine on the 15-day disabled list yesterday and are preparing to replace him in the rotation with highly regarded minor-leaguer Jon Niese, according to a person familiar with the club's thinking. The Mets will maneuver their rotation so that they...
Bulldog Green
February 08, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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Since being traded to the Mets J.J. Putz has done two things, assured fans that he has no problem setting up as long as he's winning and promoted his trade partner Sean Green. The second pitcher the Mets received in a the three team, multi-player deal may not be as well known as his former ...
Mets Pitchers vs Phillies : 2008 Edition
August 27, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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If you want to get sick, take a look at the Mets vs the Phillies in 2008. Even though the Mets own a 9-5 record against them they still manage to do some damage against us. I highlighted the players who have ERA over 4.00 against the Phillies and guess what?, It's most of our bullpen...
Meet Your 2009 Mets - O'Day, Stokes, Parnell Make Team
March 31, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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The hard work has paid off for Darren O'Day, Brian Stokes and Bobby Parnell.
Adam Rubin of the Daily News has learned from a source that all three have been informed that they will be a part of the Mets opening day rosters and that they have each won a job in the bullpen.
So here...
Pitching competition heating up.....
February 23, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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More then likely two of the three veteran starters in camp will make the team, one as a fifth starter and the other as a long-man. But who exactly the two will be seems to have gotten murkier; Freddy Garcia arrived in very good shape, Tim Redding had a toe problem which resulted in shoulder ...
Amazin's lose in a way to raise concerns.....
August 18, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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It should be hard to have concerns with a Mets loss after they reeled off six wins in a row and return home from the road trip with a 6-1 record. In those first six games..... The Starting pitching has been absolutely dominant, lead by a complete game shut out from Johan Santana ...
Wags down but we have options.....
September 08, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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Closer Billy Wagner is not only done for the rest of this year but it looks like next year as well. Wagner will have TJ surgery on his left elbow which will sideline him until at least this time next year. Wags contract is up at the end of next season ( 1mil buyout for 2010) and you...
Brooklyn Beltran Applesauce - Citi dimensions not going anywhere, Met triple plays, Mariano for Cy
September 03, 2009 by
Amazin' Avenue
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While I didn't want Brian Stokes to suffer any more loss of self esteem, I couldn't help but think of next year's high draft pick. I hate it when my long term realism starts getting in the way of my immediate fanhood.
Meet the Mets
The Mets are apparently...
GIAMBI'S SINGLE ROCKS STOKES, METS
September 03, 2009 by
New York Mets ? New York Post
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DENVER -- Jason Giambi's career isn't dead just yet. The former Yankees slugger, trying to revive himself with the Rockies, laced the first pitch he saw from Mets reliever Brian Stokes for a pinch-hit, two run single in the eighth last night to...
It Can Get Worse: Let Us Count The Ways
June 15, 2009 by
The Musings and Prophecies...
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You're probably thinking that it couldn't get any worse after losing 15-0 to the New York Yankees.Just like you thought that there was no way it could get worse after Luis Castillo's dropped pop-up.And I'm sure you thought that the Mets couldn't possibly top Ryan...
POSTGAME: Mets 11, Cardinals
June 25, 2009 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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The Mets (36-34) beat the Cardinals in convincing fashion, pounding out 16 hits over eight innings on their way to victory, 11-0. Fernando Nieve (3-0, 1.31) stayed perfect as a Met, winning his third game in as many tries, and sealing his spot in the rotation for now.Mets PitchingFernando...
Mets Notes: Collazo, Pedro, Parnell, Ramon Martinez
September 01, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Castillo back, who goes....
August 23, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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Tonight was the long awaited return of Ryan Church and he was immediately involved in the outcome of the game. It was Church who singled in front of Brian Schneider, who has suddenly found his power stroke and hit a two run homer. In a game of dueling Aces, it was those two runs along...
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