For Terry Collins' Mets, Home Is Where The Heartache Is
With its fences brought in, Citi Field was supposed to be an advantage for the Mets this season. And it was -- for awhile. But now it seems New York can't buy a win in Flushing.
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With its fences brought in, Citi Field was supposed to be an advantage for the Mets this season. And it was -- for awhile. But now it seems New York can't buy a win in Flushing.
Giancarlo Stanton's knee appears to be fine. Jose Reyes' hand? No problem. Chris Young and the New York Mets, meanwhile, are stuck in a painful rut at home.
Jason Bay could read the handwriting on the wall as his average continued to slip and his at-bats became more and more painful to watch.
Byrdak wasn't the first Mets pitcher to possibly be injured due to overuse.
The logo for the game next July is similar to the Mets' symbol, in blue and orange with a bridge spanning a city skyline that represents all five boroughs.
"This didn't blindside me. I've had some time to digest this," Jason Bay said after his demotion. "I don't want to be a distraction."
Jose Reyes extended his hitting streak to a career-high 25 games with an infield single that set up Miami's big inning, and the Marlins extended the New York Mets' home losing skid to a month with a 4-2 win Tuesday night.
7-4 with a Matt Harvey capper on Sunday in San Diego would have been terrific, but 6-5 is nothing to sneeze at.
The Mets return home to Citi Field this week to host their NL East rivals, the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
The Mets said surgery is a possibility for the lefty specialist. Tim Byrdak has not pitched since Wednesday, when he complained of shoulder soreness.
Matt Harvey is a young and talented player. We must all remember he is a developing pitcher who will experience some high moments and some not-so-high moments.
"Ah, he's not ready. The changeup isn't developed. He's raw." Blah, blah, blah.
Johan Santana pitched three scoreless innings in Brooklyn and will likely be activated by the Mets on Saturday.
Matt Harvey and the Mets got roughed up by the Padres on Sunday. San Diego scored five runs off Harvey in five innings and won 7-3.
Jeremy Hefner gave the Mets six solid innings as they defeated the Padres 6-2 on Saturday night.
