Sadly, this is an April Fools Free Post.
Pedro Martinez landed awkwardly on his leg in the 4th inning while delivering a pitch to Matt Traenor, and was forced to leave the game.
His knee looked like it buckled as his foot caught on the mound, and he immediately grabbed his left hamstring.
He pitched 3 1-3 of an inning, allowing four hits and four runs. He walked one and struck out one.
Paging Nelson Figueroa...Mr. Figueroa...
Update: Martinez has been diagnosed with a strained left hamstring.
Update 2: Kevin Burkhardt is reporting that Martinez felt a "pop" in his leg.
That is not good. That could signal a tear in his hammy, which would spell a long stint on the DL. Pedro is heading back to New York to receive an MRI on his left hamstring tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Hernia has given Alou time to think
According to an Associated Press article, Moises Alou says he would never have caught that ball that Steve Bartman "interfered" with.
I guess being down and out with his hernia injury has allowed him to rack his memory for strange happenings over his lifetime.
From the AP:
Anyway, I think it's about time Cubs fans give up on the Bartman bashing. 100 years, Wrigley faithful, it wasn't one guys fault.
I guess being down and out with his hernia injury has allowed him to rack his memory for strange happenings over his lifetime.
From the AP:
I totally forgot that Castillo hit that ball. I wonder if there was any tension between Alou and Castillo when they first were teammates.The Cubs were leading the Marlins three games to two in the 2003 NLCS, ahead 3-0 in the top of the eighth inning and five outs from returning to the World Series when Florida's Luis Castillo lifted a foul down the line in left just past the bullpen.
Alou raced over, timed his jump perfectly, opened his glove wide -- and got beat to the ball by a 26-year-old youth baseball coach in Row 116, Seat 9 who didn't do anything more strenuous than stand up. The baseball hit the heel of Bartman's hand and caromed farther back into the stands. In the Marlins dugout, Game 7 pitcher Mark Redman turned to a teammate and said, "Let's make this kid famous."
They did, but only because a few pitches later, Cubs shortstop Alex Gonzalez made an equally ham-handed attempt on a grounder that should have been an inning-ending double play. Florida erupted for eight runs to win Game 6 and the only real suspense left was whether the kid would get out of Wrigley Field alive that night. The Marlins clinched the NLCS the night after.
"Everywhere I play, even now, people still yell, 'Bartman! Bartman!' I feel really bad for the kid," Alou told Associated Press columnist Jim Litke.
"You know what the funny thing is?" he added a moment later. "I wouldn't have caught it, anyway."
Anyway, I think it's about time Cubs fans give up on the Bartman bashing. 100 years, Wrigley faithful, it wasn't one guys fault.
Lineup vs. the Marlins -- 4/1
April Fools Free Post.
The Mets take on the Marlins in their second game of a three game series, tonight at 7:10 p.m.
Pedro Martinez vs. Rick VandenHurk
Lineup:
SS Jose Reyes
2B Luis Castillo
3B David Wright
CF Carlos Beltran
1B Carlos Delgado
RF Ryan Church
LF Angel Pagan
C Brian Schneider
P Pedro Martinez
Same thing as yesterday, except Church and Pagan have switched spots. This will be the lineup when they face right handed pitchers, because having a lefty follow a lefty isn't as dangerous.
The Mets take on the Marlins in their second game of a three game series, tonight at 7:10 p.m.
Pedro Martinez vs. Rick VandenHurk
Lineup:
SS Jose Reyes
2B Luis Castillo
3B David Wright
CF Carlos Beltran
1B Carlos Delgado
RF Ryan Church
LF Angel Pagan
C Brian Schneider
P Pedro Martinez
Same thing as yesterday, except Church and Pagan have switched spots. This will be the lineup when they face right handed pitchers, because having a lefty follow a lefty isn't as dangerous.
The importance of one game
April Fools Free Post.
Yesterday was obviously Opening Day and I, like all other fans, was very excited. Sure, the baseball season was kicking off for the New York Mets, where players and fans alike could begin to forget about the collapse of 2007.
I think my excitement went beyond just opening day. Last season, we realized how important each game really is. After falling into second place by one game, one measly game, we now know that each game, be it at the beginning of the season, right after the All Star Game or September 29th, each game could be the make or break point of the entire season.
I thought I might be a little ridiculous with my cheering and excitement over the first victory of the season, but now I realize how much each game really means. The Mets can never take a day off and say "Oh well, just get them next time," because there may not always be a next time.
Each game is equally important and crucial to the season, something we learned very vividly last year. I'm beginning to put the '07 season behind men, but I will always remember how important one game can be.
Yesterday was obviously Opening Day and I, like all other fans, was very excited. Sure, the baseball season was kicking off for the New York Mets, where players and fans alike could begin to forget about the collapse of 2007.
I think my excitement went beyond just opening day. Last season, we realized how important each game really is. After falling into second place by one game, one measly game, we now know that each game, be it at the beginning of the season, right after the All Star Game or September 29th, each game could be the make or break point of the entire season.
I thought I might be a little ridiculous with my cheering and excitement over the first victory of the season, but now I realize how much each game really means. The Mets can never take a day off and say "Oh well, just get them next time," because there may not always be a next time.
Each game is equally important and crucial to the season, something we learned very vividly last year. I'm beginning to put the '07 season behind men, but I will always remember how important one game can be.
BREAKING NEWS: Santana involved in taxi accident
A low-blow to Mets fans everywhere.
Possibly the worst news the team could receive after his performance yesterday, Johan Santana was injured in a taxi accident late last night while heading out to get Mexican food after the game.
REALLY? You think the team would have learned by now and gotten some safe drivers to take the team around Miami!!
I cannot believe this is happening. It's typical Mets for us to land a player and have him break a leg and an arm and loose his front two teeth the day after he makes his first appearance.
Literally, this is some of the worst news I've ever heard.
For gosh sakes, I'm in shock as if it was one of my own family members.
Originally, this was reported on ESPN, but it has now been picked up by many other sources.
Obviously, the Mets and fans everywhere are going to be absolutely crushed and destroyed at hearing this news. It is unsure if he'll ever pitch again.
Legitimately, why this team? Since September '06, have we been cursed or something?
So there you have it. Santana injured in a car accident. Great.
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UPDATE: LINK TO STORY
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HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY!!!
(Note the beginning letter of each line spells out "APRIL FOOLS"!!! GOTCHA!)
Pass this along to other Mets fans and give them a little scare!
For some crosstown tomfoolery, check out Scott Proctor's Arm.
Possibly the worst news the team could receive after his performance yesterday, Johan Santana was injured in a taxi accident late last night while heading out to get Mexican food after the game.
REALLY? You think the team would have learned by now and gotten some safe drivers to take the team around Miami!!
I cannot believe this is happening. It's typical Mets for us to land a player and have him break a leg and an arm and loose his front two teeth the day after he makes his first appearance.
Literally, this is some of the worst news I've ever heard.
For gosh sakes, I'm in shock as if it was one of my own family members.
Originally, this was reported on ESPN, but it has now been picked up by many other sources.
Obviously, the Mets and fans everywhere are going to be absolutely crushed and destroyed at hearing this news. It is unsure if he'll ever pitch again.
Legitimately, why this team? Since September '06, have we been cursed or something?
So there you have it. Santana injured in a car accident. Great.
...
UPDATE: LINK TO STORY
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HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY!!!
Pass this along to other Mets fans and give them a little scare!
For some crosstown tomfoolery, check out Scott Proctor's Arm.
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