Chone Figgins to Mets??

Dominic Pinto — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 14:39:40 +0000

Last night both Fernando Martinez and Ruben Tejada were pulled from their minor league game. According to Adam Rubin at ESPN New York the Mets may be talking to the Mariners for a deal involving trouble 2B Chone Figgins.

Figgins got in an altercation earlier this season with his manager after he stood on the field and didn’t hustle after a ball relayed to the infield. This off season he signed a 4 year $36 million contract with the Mariners and has not lived up to expectations. He has been heating up as of late though.

It’s possible the deal could include Luis Castillo and Jeff Francoeur.

I’m a little leary of this deal if it comes to fruition I’m hoping we get back more than just Figgins. I could easily see Figgins becoming the next Luis Castillo. He’s 32 with a big contract batting .251. He definitely has speed and he knows how to win and is very versatile, which are all a plus. Let’s see what happens here.

Do Or Die Week

Dominic Pinto — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 02:47:23 +0000

The Mets have lost 15 out fo the last 21 games, if they want to have any real hope of makng one more push for the playoffs it will have to start on this road trip. Three games vs. the NL leading Braves and three vs. the 2nd place Phillies before coming back home for Colorado.

This week could determine if we have hope left this year or if it will be another empty August and September at CitiField. The good news is the Braves have come back down to the earth a little and Ryan Howard suffered what looked like a bad ankle sprain. With that said we’ll probably lose 5 out of 6.

Santana will start things out tomorrow vs. Tim Hudson. Things need to come together quickly for this team or we could be talking about 2011 sooner than later.

Mets Reject Trade for Myers

Dominic Pinto — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:20:53 +0000

The Mets have rejected the Astros’ proposal of Bobby Parnell and Josh Thole for Brett Myers, according to SI’s Jon Heyman.

That’s a pretty steep asking price. I wouldn’t do that deal either. Myers has been a bum the last couple of years on and off the field. Now he’s having just a good a year in 2010 as Roy Oswalt and Dan Haren and he’d probably do pretty well in CitiField, but I’m not giving up the farm for him.

I’m pretty much resigned to the fact that we’re not going to do much at the trading deadline, yet again. We’re going to stay passive yet again. Like I’ve mentioned before, we’ll probably go on onemore solid run and then something will falter down the stretch as it has the last few years whether the starting pitching, the bullpen or the offense, one of those will completely meltdown.

I know, I know I’m being a Pessimet but tell me it hasn’t been this way since 2006? It’s frustrating, but it is what it is.

Thursday Matinee

Dominic Pinto — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:13:57 +0000

Here’s a nice writeup from Pessimets Reader Quack, on his experience at Thursday afternoon’s win over the Cardinals.

Today was a great day to take off work and watch the Mets win a game and take the series versus the St. Louis Cardinals.

There’s just something great about day games during the week. They are pretty rare but I recommend anyone to take a much-needed day off work and enjoy a day at the park with a beer or soda and good food and fans. It’s also great knowing your boss and co-workers are at work while you’re outside enjoying a great ballgame!

We had R.A. Dickey on the mound today, and he pitched marvelous, lasting 8.1 innings of 4-hit shutout ball. Francisco Rodriguez came in to get the save, and Ike Davis once again came thru, this time with a 3-run home run. Carlos Beltran also hit an rbi single which was nice to see.

It was umbrella day and it came in handy around the 6th inning with some showers. But the weather held thru and we all had a blast! LETS GO METS!!!

CitiField Switch

Dominic Pinto — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:01:11 +0000

Baseball is a funny game, I was thinking tonight was almost an automatic loss. Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright on the mound with a 25 inning scoreless streak going againt the Mets team scoreless streak, it was a recipe for disaster.

But that’s why they play the games. The Mets once again have turned the switch on at home. After one of the worst road trips in recent memory the Mets bounced back and beat the Cards 8-2 tonight.

Jon Niese was great lowering his ERA to 3.43 and earning his 7th win of th year. Power was supplied early by Jeff Francoeur and then Jose Reyes.

It was remarkable, I kept saying to myself who is this team? The Braves lost tonight so the Mets gain a game. Now I know some of you out there are going to say Jerry was suspended and that’s why they won, without him at the helm. I’m pretty sure Jerry was still pretty much running the team the entire game though. I don’t think Jerry is the problem though.

Here’s what’s going to happen, the Mets will go on another nice winning streak, sucker us all in again and BAM let us down again down the stretch. Of course, I hope this isn’t the case but I have to constantly prepare myself for the worst, I’m a Pessimet naturally.

A New Old Lineup Tonight

Dominic Pinto — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:40:52 +0000

For the first time since May 20th 2009 Carlos Beltran, Jose Reyes and Luis Castillo will all be in the lineup at the same time. With Pagan batting second, the Mets lineup, when it really gets going, will be something to be reckoned with. Let’s hope the fireworks start tonight in Arizona.

I’m looking for a big performance from Big Pelf tonight to get back on track.
Jose Reyes, SS
Angel Pagan, RF
David Wright, 3B
Carlos Beltran, CF
Ike Davis, 1B
Jason Bay, LF
Rod Barajas, C
Luis Castillo, 2B
Mike Pelfrey, RHP

10 Second Half Met Questions

Dominic Pinto — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:55:16 +0000

As the Mets begin the second half schedule tonight in San Francisco there are many questions that remain to be answered.

Here are a few key questions that will shape the second half of the season and determine whether the Mets make the post season for the first time since 2006.

1. Will Carlos Beltran return to All-Star form following knee surgery?

2. Who will be the odd man out in the four man platoon outfield? And can this platoon succeed?

3. Will Omar Minaya actually make a significant move in season to obtain a desperately needed pitcher?

4. Will the strong pitching of RA Dickey and Hisanori Takahashi continue?

5. What will become of Oliver Perez and John Maine?

6. Can Jose Reyes remain healthy?

7. Can Mike Pelfrey regain his early Cy Young form?

8. Will the Mets road woes continue in the second half and can they remain as dominant at home?

9. Can the bullpen hold up after being overworked early on? Which players will take on defined roles as setup man and 7th inning pitcher?

10. Lastly, if the Mets are in it down the stretch will they be mentally tough enough to overcome the ghosts of September past and not collapse?????

These are some important questions, I’m really hoping Omar gets another starting pitcher. I still think if we can get Oswalt by paying for more of his salary then the Mets become real contenders if we don’t get a starter I think it will be difficult to make the playoffs unless a lot of things break right. It’s going to be a great second half either way, Let’s Go Mets!!

Mets try to Avoid Sweep

Dominic Pinto — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:49:43 +0000

I’ll be at the game today up in promenade reserved, rocking my Spain jersey and Mets hat. Santana will go against Derek Lowe. Lowe or Ollie P? Remember that debate, anyway I think today is a big game for the Mets, you really don’t want to go into the break on a 4 game losing streak getting swept by the team you were trailing for the division lead.

A win today would pull the Mets to within 4 of the division and allows the team to fully regroup over the break on a positive note. Reyes will officially sit out of the all star game, thankfully.

We Need Roy, Let’s take a Chance

Dominic Pinto — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:44:16 +0000

Are the Braves this good? Or are the Mets really struggling right now? I believe it’s the latter. While much credit should go to the Braves for building their 5 game lead on the rest of the NL East, I have to think the Mets were right there before this recent swoon and the Mets really should be there down the stretch.

Right now, Reyes, Davis, Bay and Frenchy are basically automatic outs it seems. The only two hitting are Pagan and D. Wright.

I’m not too concernced about the offense, that should come around especially with the return of Beltran.

The pitching down the stretch will be the question. It of course starts with the starting pitching. With Pelfrey struggling through a dead arm I firmly believe we need Roy Oswalt to become serious contenders.

The Wilpons need to open up the payroll because you won’t have to give up as many prospects if you pay for more of Oswalt’s salary. A rotation of Johan, Oswalt, Pelfrey Niese and Dickey would be very difficult for opposing teams to deal with.

Not only will this improve the rotation but this bolster the bullpen with Takahashi going back there. Also Oswalt will give you innings, saving the bullpen on the days he pitches.

Now as usual I don’t expect the Mets to make a big move in season. Look at Omar’s track record in season, he rarely ever makes a big splash. It’s quite frustrating because you know that’s what’s lacking, of course this off season they’ll sign a pitcher but they rarely do it in season.

My gut tells me they’ll trade for Ted Lily or another pitcher of that ilk. At some point Omar needs to step up and take a chance, I believe us fans will respect him and this organization for taking the risk on an Oswalt and going for the win rather than sitting back and hoping for the best.

Dead Arm Pelf to the Mound

Dominic Pinto — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:06:31 +0000

Mike Pelfrey has been dealing with a “dead arm.”
Pelfrey has no pain in the arm, saying that it just feels “a little tired.” His fastball has lost some zip and his curveball has lost some bite in recent starts, leading to some struggles. “Every year, you just go through a little period where you don’t feel like the ball is coming out of your hand like it has that extra life on it,” Pelfrey said. “That it jumps out of your hand. I feel like I’ve been going through that.”

The Mets will need his arm to be alive today as they face All-Star Tim Hudson and the Braves. Hudson has been nothing short of brilliant this season sporting a 2.44 ERA with an 8-4 record.

The Mets would love to win these last 2 games to head into the break only 2 games behind. Losing two would mean a a very deflating 6 games out.

Today’s Lineup at 4:10p:

Angel Pagan, CF
Jose Reyes, SS
David Wright, 3B
Ike Davis, 1B
Jason Bay, LF
Jeff Francoeur, RF
Rod Barajas, C
Alex Cora, 2B
Mike Pelfrey, RHP