Yardbarker: Brian Stokes

Breaking Down The Mets Bullpen: Brian Stokes

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:27:32 -0500

While the 2009 season as a whole was a lost cause for the New York Mets. It did hold some significance for certain players on the team. One of those players was reliever, Brian Stokes. Last season, Stokes, 30, appeared in a career-high 69 games and pitched 70.1 innings, which were also the most in his four [...]

Brian Stokes: A Life of Battlefield and Football Fields

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500

by David SteeleFiled under: College SportsFootball forever altered the course of Brian Stokes' life, but not until after he had served two tours in Iraq as a Marine.His military experience also forever altered the course of his life, but not until long after football had already kicked Stokes to the curb.Brian Stokes: A Life of Battlefield and Football Fields originally appeared on Fanhouse Main on Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email th...

Stoking the Cubs

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:36:02 -0500

Brian Stokes comes in to pitch the eighth for the Mets and gives up a double and a single to allow the Cubs to tie the game. That means seven strong innings by Pat Misch (one run allowed) will result in a no-decision. Update: Soriano makes up for his poor fielding with a three-run homer [...]

Bullpen rumblings: Brian Stokes, Pat Misch & Pedro Feliciano

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:05:00 -0500

Here's a few interesting tidbits that have come out in the last few days from the bullpen...Last week Billy Wagner was discussing his role upon returning to the team, sometime this season. Wagner sees himself as having a minor role, possibly pitching once week and described himself as having a Brian Stokes type role. Apparently Stokes wasn't happy with Wagner using his name, or down playing his role on the team. Good for Brian, I think the coaching unappreciated Stokes and under/misus...

Mets Detox Day 10: Who's Brian Stokes?

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:30:00 -0500

I've made it through the first half of rehab/detox. Not to get all self-congratulatory, but I'm pretty damn proud of myself. No Mets viewing in over a week. During this stretch, my beloved not-so-amazins have compiled an enviable 4-6 record with a collection of triple-A plus talent.

Last night, they took the stage on national TV against Pujols and the Cards sans Beltran and somehow managed to win. Apparently, Brian Stokes pitched well coaxing a big double-play groundout from Sir Albert. Funny, I was sure Jerry had forgotten about Stokes due to the fact that he goes after hitters and manages to perform adequately most of the time. Usually those guys get banished to inactivity or shipped to the minors in favor of stalwarts like Takahashi. Curious...

A Day In The Life Of Brian Stokes

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:40:57 -0500

5:45: Wake up and begin gameday 50-mile jog and stretching. I think today's the day I finally talk to Jerry. 5:50: Finish jog, read the entire New York Times and drink coffee. 6:00: My wife wakes up and starts mocking my pregame preparations. She says at least I played in Tampa. She asks if I seriously thought a team that traded cash to get me would ever let me play. 6:05: Eat my Wheaties. Check if I'm still the 152nd best Devil Ray. Yes. 7:00: My son wakes up and asks to play...

Mets working on deal with Tigers??

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:27:07 -0500

As the Mets hunt for a righthand hitting outfielder, the Mets have made it known to be in the hunt for Ryan Raburn. Raburn plays all three outfield positions and 2B and 3B. Batting Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS 2004 DET 12 29 4 4 1 0 0 1 2 15 1 0 .138 .194 .172 .366 2007 DET 49 138 28 42 12 2 4 27 8 33 3 0 .304 .340 .507 .847 2008 DET 92 182 26 43 10 1 4 20 16 49 3 1 .236 .298 .368 .666 Career 153 349 58 89 23...

Cerebral Matter

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:51:16 -0500

Each week, “Cerebral Matter” highlights articles, anecdotes, and analyses related to the psychological aspects of performance.Mets pitcher Brian Stokes understands the importance of the mental game:As much as last season tested him, Stokes said he never grew discouraged. He returned home to California and spent some of the off-season performing exercises to improve his mental toughness. “It wasn’t physical, I knew, because I had gotten to the major leagues,” Stok...

Stokes might have an option...

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:16:16 -0500

Early in the off- season Adam Rubin of the Daily News clarified that Brian Stokes is out of options. Stokes was signed by the Rays out of Riverside Community College in 1998 and made his first major league appearance in 2006. Although he only has 1 1/2 years of major league service, he spent six ...

Stokes bounces back nicely....

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:58:13 -0500

Last week Brian Stokes had to take a day off due to a tweaked hamstring. Stokes down played the injury and was back to throwing the very next day. However, concerns arose again when Mack reported from spring training that Stokes didn't really seem to be pushing it in the bullpen session he ...

Stokes Up-date

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:21:11 -0500

According to David Lennon of Newsday, Brian Stokes should return to the mound tomorrow. Stokes continues to down play the injury as a slight twinge and sitting out today as a precaution. Two ways to look at it: If injured Stokes could be hidden on the DL as they look at a lefty like De Los ...

Hot Stove Rivalry - Who’s Got the Better Bullpen?

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:33:47 -0500

Jeff Freier, Hot Stove New York - Obviously the Phillies have a better bullpen. I think New York's 'pen has a 15.1 scoreless streak heading into this series and Philly's bullpen is blowing games left and right, but you'd have to be crazy to say the Mets have a better bullpen overall. Brian Stokes and [...]

Mets acquire Brian Stokes from the Rays

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:31:02 -0500

The New York Mets announced today that they have acquired right-handed relief pitcher Brian Stokes from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations. Stokes will be added to New York's 40-man roster, which now stands at 36. Stokes, 28, went 2-7 with a 7.07 ERA in 59 games for Tampa Bay last year. In 62.1 innings, the 6-1, 210-pounder allowed 90 hits, 49 runs, earned, with 25 walks and 35 strikeouts. Brian's 59 appearances were fourth among American League rookies. He i...

Mets Trade For Reliever Brian Stokes

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:58:56 -0500

According to the Associated Press, the New York Mets acquired relief pitcher Brian Stokes from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash.