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Quick Scores For May 18th Las Vegas 9, Omaha 4 (Box) Josh Satin: 3-for-5, 2 R Andrew Brown: 2-for-3, 1 3B, 1 HR, 2 BB, 4 RBI, 3 R Jamie Hoffmann: 1-for-5, 2 RBI, 1 R Zach Lutz: 2-for-5, 1 2B, 1 3B, 3 RBI Carlos Torres: 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 HR, 2 BB, 4 ER, 5 K Greg Peavey: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 ER, 1 K Sean Henn: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 ER, 1 K Portland 10, Binghamton 7 (Box) Cory Vaughn: 2-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 R Wilfredo Tovar: 3-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 R, 2 SB Mark Cohoon: 5.0 IP, 8 H, 1 HR, 2 BB, 4 ER, 5 K Chase Huchingson: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 HR, 2 ER, 3 K Shawn Teufel: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 ER, 2 K Jeff Walters: 0.2 IP, 3 H, 1 HR, 1 BB, 4 ER, 2 K St. Lucie 10, Bradenton 0 (Box) T.J. Rivera: 2-for-5, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 2 R Dustin Lawley: 2-for-5, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R Aderlin Rodriguez: 4-for-5, 1 2B, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R Matt Reynolds: 2-for-6, 1 RBI Rylan Sandoval: 2-for-4, 1 RBI Charley Thurber: 2-for-5, 1 RBI, 1 R Angel Cuan: 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 BB, 0 ER, 6 K Estarlin Morel: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 ER, 1 K Savannah 3, Augusta 1 (Box) Jayce Boyd: 2-for-4, 1 2B, 1 R Kevin Plawecki: 2-for-2, 1 RBI, 2 R, 2 HBP Cole Frenzel: 1-for-3, 1 BB, 1 RBI Matthew Koch: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 BB, 1 R, 0 ER, 5 K Jake Kuebler: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 K Bret Mitchell: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 K (Don’t worry, readers…this is not the norm going ahead – but rather a one-time occurrence. Stay locked in to MetsMerized on Monday morning… we’ve got some big news on the horizon.)

Everybody is focusing on the fact that the Mets don't have a victory following a Matt Harvey start this season, and are 3-16 in those situations lifetime. It's like a Matt Harvey start is washing down five hour energy with a Red Bull and a shot of heroin. The crash after that is brutal ... so I've heard. The good news is that the Mets are 12-7 in games following Jeremy Hefner starts, so that's gotta mean something, right? Right? RIGHT??? Rather than look for a deeper meaning other than "Jeremy Hefner is atrocious" (which he really hasn't been), 3-16 is probably nothing more than a random sample of simply: "The Mets just aren't any good." Perhaps rather than look at a random stat like that, let's look at what you would say about a team that loses a game because their four and five hitters can't be bothered to drive in a run from scoring position, while when presented with the same situation, the Cubs pitcher drives a ball over the right fielder's head. The Mets radio team noted during the game that had the Mets drove in their runners in scoring position in innings one and two like the Cubs had later in the game, it would have been a much different ballgame. Turns out they were right. The Mets would have tortured their fan base with an 8-6 loss rather than just losing quietly, 8-2, as they did. I'd like to take this opportunity to applaud the Mets for giving Met fans an opportunity to hold on to whatever remains of their sanity. Most likely no post to discuss the Sunday game. I am attempting to build and operate a time machine to go back to 1969 and keep the Mets from trading Amos Otis for Joe Foy.

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Cubs 8 Mets 2 Mets suffer post-Harvey traumatic disorder. Mets Game Notes There has to be some concern when it takes a few breaks going their way and an RBI hit by the starting pitcher to beat the Cubs by one run, despite Matt Harvey holding Chicago to two runs. So without Harvey on the mound — or in the lineup — this loss was hardly a surprise. Jeremy Hefner lived up and middle in the strike zone and was punished for it. He left after four frames and four earned runs, then reappeared in the final two innings with the name “McHugh” on his back. Very tricky, crafty way to re-enter the ballgame — had Bobby Valentine mustache disguise written all over it. Except, that really WAS Collin McHugh, and he picked up right where he left off at the end of 2012. Many pundits suggested that the McHugh we saw in September of last year wasn’t the real McCoy — er, McHugh — because the young righthander was tired after a long season in AAA. I would like to buy into that possibility, and will reserve judgment for at least a few more outings. As of right now, though, I’ve yet to be convinced that McHugh is anything other than a poor man’s version of Hefner. Speaking of poor man’s versions, Daniel Murphy is officially the poor man’s Rod Carew. That might not be so bad, except, Murphy’s defense at second base is slightly worse than Carew’s, he doesn’t have Carew’s foot speed, he doesn’t make contact as consistently as Carew, and he has yet to prove to be a candidate to be the first MLBer to bat .400 since Ted Williams. Murphy went 2-for-4 and raised his average to .301, but his swing is weak — he just waves the bat at the ball with his bottom hand and has the goal of just making contact. Again, that’s great if you can continue to place little bloops just beyond the reach of infielders regularly, without slumping, and if you are the opposite of a detriment on the bases. But these little bloops and bleeders, followed by brain freezes on the basepaths and/or getting thrown out stealing, is the extent of a Murphy hot streak and not terribly productive. Another oh-fer for Ike Davis, but at least he didn’t strike out. I suppose that’s progress? Rick Ankiel was the only other Met with a two-hit day. Overall, the Mets collected nine hits and one walk. I thought the Dave Hudgens philosophy was all about OBP? Ten baserunners in nine innings against the #4 starter of a team just a hair above last place isn’t impressive. Next Mets Game The final game of the series and the road trip begins at 2:20 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. The Mets send Dillon Gee to the mound against Travis Wood.

Enjoying plenty of early season success, Travis Wood has been as reliable as could be for the Chicago Cubs. View full post on Yahoo! Sports – MLB – New York Mets News

I’m picturing Mets marketing types watching the games from St. Louis and Chicago this week. They see the deep-seated allegiance in the home crowds set against the respective backdrops of Cardinalia and Cubbishness. There are symbols and there are statues and there is total engagement between the fans and the franchises, one of which has been far more successful than the other, but you don’t necessarily get that sense from the turnout and enthusiasm. The Cardinals and their fans are all in. The Cubs and their fans are just as all in, which is a helluva lot harder after a century-plus of not going all the way. And then those Met marketing types turn off their TVs and hold meetings to congratulate themselves on their brilliant decision-making. “Hey, good job deciding to pass on commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1973 pennant!” “You mean the Mets’ 1973 pennant? One of four the Mets have won? One of the most iconic pennants in modern baseball history? One that spawned all manner of positive resonance where the Mets brand is concerned?” “That’s the one.” “Well, thanks! I’m particularly proud of ignoring that accomplishment. You know, those guys are getting up there. I think it would be best to, at most, invite a few back in dribs and drabs and disperse them through the community quietly and not make much of a deal out of it otherwise.” “That’s Met executive thinking! We were careful to not gather every living 1962 Met on the occasion of the 50th anniversary last year, and that was only our inaugural team.” “Caution paid off. We didn’t shower undue attention on those players who survived a historic season and helped create a legacy of goodwill, which means we achieved our goal of not being bothered.” “Don’t forget how lucky we were to not be disappointed by trying to do something and not necessarily making it translate to a one-day profit.” “That’s the thing. It’s not about embellishing what the Mets mean in a broad sense and burnishing the memorable moments so they live on as something the Mets stand for over time. It’s about one day and only one day. If having a day to honor the 1962 Mets on their 50th anniversary or the 1973 Mets on their 40th anniversary puts us out, it’s jut not worth it.” “Any extra effort that speaks to our most loyal fans, let alone cultivates an ongoing connection for our newer fans, is never worth it. We wouldn’t be working for the Mets if we thought it was.” “I know! That’s why I really respect Terry for telling reporters that fans don’t know anything. Good for Terry!” “Listen, Terry’s a nice guy, but he kind of backed off that the other day.” “Really? That’s too bad.” “Turns out Terry was just frustrated by all the losing and he didn’t mean to take it out on our fans.” “You mean our consumers? Why not? Screw them and their thinking they have any clue!” “I agree, but what’re ya gonna do? Terry must not be totally on board with our philosophy.” “Maybe we need to get him to sit in on another ‘what it means to be a Met executive’ seminar. He must’ve missed the part about not caring what the people most loyal to our brand think.” “Well, he is busy trying to win games.” “Oh, you’re funny! Like it matters what he does.” “Yeah, I thought you’d like that one. Terry gets a pass. Sandy gets a pass, too.” “Of course he does! We all get a pass! And if anybody complains, they just don’t understand!” “Hey, if we’re so dumb, why do we still get several thousand people in here most games?” “If we’re so dumb, how did almost a hundred banners get made going on about how great the Mets are and how people love the Mets?” “Hundred more than I would’ve guessed.” “Well, we tried to bury it at like ten in the morning.” “Good thing we took those instructions seriously.” “You mean when they sent out those pictures of thousands of people on the field at Shea between games of doubleheaders?” “Yup, When we were told, ‘let’s not let this happen,’ we made sure it wouldn’t.” “You’d think the constant losing and never-e

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American League All-Star Game BP Jersey #Mets #ASG2013 twitter.com/METS_BRO/statu… — METS BRO (@METS_BRO) May 19, 2013 National League All-Star Game BP Jersey #Mets #ASG2013 twitter.com/METS_BRO/statu… — METS BRO (@METS_BRO) May 19, 2013 The awesome @Mets_Bro tweeted these out tonight and I must say that these batting practice uniforms, are nice I really like them. The Blue and Orange of the Mets is a classic color scheme and I like the logo on the front of the jersey incorporating the NYC Skyline. MLB did a good job last year I thought with the Sky Blue, Royal Blue combo last year and they did a good job again with the jerseys this year. You can buy one for yourself by going to MLB.com The post The 2013 All-Star Batting Practice Jerseys appeared first on The Daily Stache.

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Jeremy Hefner lasted just four innings and dropped to 0-5 on the season as the Mets took it on the chin in an 8-2 loss to the Cubs on Saturday at Wrigley Field. Hefner allowed four runs on five hits and three walks and quickly put his team in a hole. The right-hander now has a 5.00 ERA and the Mets are 0-8 when he starts a game. “He just fell behind in counts,” said Terry Collins. “When he got behind, he had some three-ball counts that he didn’t have earlier. And then he had to come around the plate. When he came around the plate, they put it in play.” The bullpen was no better as Robert Carson and Collin McHugh both pitched two innings each and allowed a pair of runs. The Mets wouldn’t get on the board until the ninth inning when they were already down 8-0. John Buck singled and then center fielder Rick Ankiel hit a two-run homer, his second as a Met and seventh overall. David Wright had two critical strikeouts and looks like he’s trying to do too much at the plate. Ike Davis went 0-for-4 and has about two weeks to straighten himself out or face a demotion to the minors. He is 1 for his last 30. One bright spot came late in the game when shortstop Ruben Tejada made a spectacular diving stop and initiated an incredible 6-4-3 double-play. The Mets were 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position and left seven runners on base. They are now 0-9 the day after Matt Harvey starts. Another day game for the Mets tomorrow as Dillon Gee (2-5, 6.13 ERA) opposes left-hander Travis Wood (4-2, 2.03) in the 2:20 PM rubber match.