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Wow, Jose Reyes to Miami a 6-yr, $106 M Deal

Author: Adam Lowenthal

Jose Reyes has reportedly signed a 6 year deal with the Miami Marlins worth up to 111 million dollars.

2013 Mock Up Logo #3

Everyone asks to eliminate black for the Mets color scheme.  So how do you guys like this logo?  It's very "Metsy" with a ton of blue, orange, and white.  Plus those stick figures that was on the side of shea!

Capuano was Stellar

Author: Adam Lowenthal

Last night, Chris Capuano was absolutely brilliant.  He worked fast and threw strikes.  You knew it was going to be a good night after he retired the first six Braves in about five minutes (not literally) but it was extremely quick innings.

Finally, Mets Announce Einhorn as Minority Owner

Author: Adam Lowenthal

Earlier today the Mets announced that David Einhorn has invested $200 million in the Mets and will serve as a minority owner.

In the press release, Fred Wilpon says:

“We are very excited about David joining our ownership group for several reasons. David’s investment immediately improves the franchise’s financial position. Equally important, David’s intelligence, integrity and success in both business and civic affairs provides us with another perspective in evaluating what is best for this organization and our fans, and we welcome his input. In partnership with David, we look forward to achieving our ultimate goal of again becoming World Series champions.”

Later, Einhorn is quoted as saying:

“Having an opportunity to become part of the Mets franchise is exciting beyond my wildest childhood dreams. I spent my first seven years living in New Jersey and rooting for the Mets. In 1975, I even dressed in a homemade jersey as a Met for Halloween. I have been a baseball fan for my entire life and have enjoyed teaching the game as the coach of my daughter’s little league team. I look forward to partnering with the Wilpon and Katz families through the good seasons, the tough seasons and especially the championship seasons.”

David Einhorn is President of Greenlight Capital, a "long-short value-oriented hedge fund", which he began with $1 million in 1996. Greenlight has historically generated greater than a twenty-two percent annualized net return for partners and investors. Einhorn is the Chairman of Greenlight Capital RE, Ltd, a Cayman Islands-based reinsurance company and one of its major shareholders.

Mets Win 3rd Straight Series, Beat Astros 7-4

Author: Adam Lowenthal

This afternoon the Mets took down the Astros in the rubber game of a 3 game series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX by the score of 7-4. Chris Capuano (3-4) got the 'W' in 5 innings of work.  He gave up 6 hits and 2 ER while walking 3.

• Justin Turner had 2 huge hits, including a 3-Run homer and a 2-Run double
• Jason Pridie also had an RBI hit, along with a steal of home (double steal, Reyes from first)
• K-Rod got his 12th save of the year, pitching another perfect inning
• Jose Reyes had 2 stolen bases, both in the same inning

Although Jason Bay continues to struggle at the plate, he made an incredible catch that saved atleast 1 run.

Tomorrow the Mets will start a 2 game series against the 2nd place Marlins.  It will be a rematch from opening day.  Mike Pelfrey will try to continue his recent success by taking down one of the leagues most premiere pitchers, Josh Johnson at 7:10 pm at Citi Field.

Mets Show Fight, Win in Thriller 6-3

Author: Adam Lowenthal

The Mets (11-13) beat the Nationals (10-13) this evening at Nationals Park in Washington D.C. extending their win streak to 6 games.  Pedro Beato was credited with the win.

...What a game.  I got the chills from watching the game tonight.  With 1 out in the 8th Jose Reyes hit what seemed to be a triple.  However the 3rd base umpire called that Jose was off the bag after he was originally called safe.  Jose freaked out and nearly got himself thrown out of the game.  Daniel Murphy followed by hitting a home run which tied the game at 2.  The blown call at 3rd really sparked the team.  After giving up an unearned run in the bottom of the 8th the Mets stormed back for 4 runs in the top of the 9th.... Photo from mlb.com

Key's to the Game:

• Daniel Murphy had 3 huge RBI's off the bench
• Jason Bay and Ike Davis each had 2 hits
• Justin Turner had an RBI single in the 3rd, his first as a Met
• K-Rod completed the wild game with his 6th save
• R.A. Dickey pitched 6.2 innings of very good baseball.  He allowed 8 hits, a walk, and 2 ER while striking out 3

The 9th inning:

1. Jason Bay single
2. Ike Davis single
3. Willie Harris bunt single
4. Chin-lung Hu sac fly scoring a run
5. Josh Thole grounds into fielders choice scoring a run
6. Jose Reyes intentionally walked
7. Daniel Murphy doubles scoring 2

Tomorrow the Mets will try to make it 7 in a row and complete their second straight sweep when Chris Capuano faces off against former Met Livan Hernandez at 7:05pm at Nationals Park in Washington D.C.

Mets Win 5th Straight, Down Nat's 6-4

Author: Adam Lowenthal

Last night the Mets (10-13) continued their hot streak by beating the Nationals (10-12) by the score of 6-4 at Nationals Park in Washington D.C.

Chris Young made his first start since his short stint on the DL from biceps tendinitis.  Young was said to be limited to 90 pitches.  He threw 4.2 innings of decent baseball and was relieved by Ryota Igarashi who struck out Jason Werth in a big situation to end the 5th inning.  Young looked sharp to start the game but gave up 3 solo homers.  Josh Thole said after the game that he was encouraged by Young's start.

Key's to the Game:

• Ike Davis had 3 hits and scored 2 runs
• Josh Thole had a huge double in the 6th inning to plate 2 and give the Mets the lead
• Daniel Murphy, Jason Bay, and Jason Pridie all had 2 hits
• Carlos Beltran had an RBI double but was also robbed of hits in 2 other at-bats
• The bullpen was spot on again, Taylor Bucholz recorded 2 innings of scoreless baseball, followed by Jason Isringhausen who allowed 1 run in the 8th, followed by K-Rod who didn't allow a run in a fairly easy 9th inning.

...Well this is fun!  They have now won 5 straight, Ike Davis can't get out and their pitching has just been awesome.  With the recent depth the starters have given the club, the bullpen is well rested and responding good.  After this series the Mets schedule begins to get really dificult.  Winning 5 straight games is simply impressive, I don't care who you are playing....

Tonight, R.A. Dickey (0-2, 4.10 ERA) will be gunning for his fist win of the season by facing off against southpaw Tom Gorzelanny (0-2, 4.96 ERA) whom the Mets already beat this year.  The game is set for 7:05 pm at Nationals Park in Washington D.C.

Johan Santana Throw's from over 100 feet

Author: Adam Lowenthal

Johan Santana posted on his twitter that he is now throwing from over 100 feet.  According to MetsBlog.com Santana told reporters in March he would like to throw on flat-ground from 180 feet before moving on to a mound.

Game Preview; Rockies @ Mets 7:10pm

Author: Adam Lowenthal

Tonight the Mets will look to even up the series against the Rockies by sending young southpaw Jon Neise to the mound.  He is looking to rebound from his beating in Philadelphia.  He will be facing Rockies starter, Esmil Rodgers who pitched into the 8th inning in his last start against the Pirates.

 

Mets Starting Line-Up:

1. Jose Reyes – SS
2. Daniel Murphy – 2B
3. David Wright – 3B
4. Carlos Beltran – RF
5. Ike Davis – 1B
6. Angel Pagan – CF
7. Willie Harris – LF
8. Josh Thole – C

Nice to see Daniel Murphy getting his second straight start at 2b after a great night defensively.  Are we seeing a platoon in the making?  Daniel may become the everyday second baseman if he can continue to make the plays in the field as his bat has clearly been better than Brad Emaus'.  I'm guessing Brad will get the starts against the lefties.

Probable Pitchers 4/6 -- Pelfrey Vs. Blanton

Author: Adam Lowenthal

...Let's see if Big Pelf could bounce back from his last start.  Also the Mets really need this win, let's take advantage of winning last night, and beat the 5th starter in this incredible Phillies rotation.  That way when we face Roy Halladay tomorrow afternoon the worst that would happen is we win 2 out of 3...