Collins: “(Cowgill) Just Trying To Get Back in the Lineup Everyday”
Following the Philadelphia Phillies’ sound defeat of the New York Mets on Tuesday night, Terry Collins spoke with the media about what he has seen out of center fielder Collin Cowgill during the early...
View ArticleMets Look to Win Third Consecutive Series
The New York Mets will send Jeremy Hefner (0-0, 1.50 ERA) to the bump tonight against the Philadelphia Phillies in hopes of capturing their third consecutive series to kick off the season. During his...
View ArticleWhy Has Ike Davis Been So Unlucky (To An Extent)?
In April 2010, the calls for Ike Davis at Citi Field were plentiful as the Mets farmhand came off of a scorching Spring Training. The New York Mets limped out to a 3-7 start with Alex Cora, Jason Bay,...
View ArticleI Still Like Ike
So, it has been mentioned during our live shows, on “The Pulse of Flushing,” but I’m putting a little more into this here and now, with a little counter argument, because we may just be ready to see it...
View ArticleNames to Observe as Wheeler Makes 5th Start of the Year
Thursday, April 25th, 2013 will likely be remembered as a day of the pitcher in the New York Mets organization. Coming off of an afternoon that saw Jeremy Hefner hold the Los Angeles Dodgers to one run...
View ArticleThe Freaking Infuriating Outfield Decisions
It wasn’t long ago (March 30th, to be exact) that Terry Collins anointed Collin Cowgill as his everyday center fielder for the 2013 season. Cowgill proceeded to go 2-12 (.222) during his first three...
View ArticleRizzo’s Extension and Ike Davis
The Chicago Cubs announced that they signed 1B Anthony Rizzo to a seven-year extension worth a guaranteed $41M with two option years worth $14.5M per year. (via MLBTR) As the Cubs begin to secure their...
View ArticleWhen Will the Bleeding Stop?
As the New York Mets lost their fifth consecutive game to drop to eight games under .500 on Tuesday night, the one question that had to be on most Mets fans’ minds is: When will the bleeding stop? In...
View ArticleJosh Satin Deserves the Opportunity to Start
Ike Davis’ rough start for the second consecutive season has been well documented across all media platforms. To say that the 26-year-old hasn’t performed this year would be an understatement, which is...
View ArticleThe Unfortunate Failure of Ike Davis
The New York Mets have a core of fans who are extremely dedicated and loyal to the team despite their often overwhelming disappointments. The club has an unmistakable identity as a perennial underdog...
View ArticleDaniel Murphy is More Valuable Than You Believe
Sources inside the New York Mets organization revealed yesterday that both Ike Davis and Ruben Tejada were in jeopardy of being demoted to Triple-A Las Vegas if their performance didn’t improve over...
View ArticleIke Davis is Beginning to Hit
Although the Miami Marlins defeated the New York Mets on Friday night, there was one positive sign for the Amazin’s: Ike Davis is beginning to hit his stride at the plate. Davis was faced with a...
View ArticleHow similar are Ike’s struggles in 2013 to 2012?
To say Ike Davis has struggled the first two months of the season is a massive understatement. The nicknames for Ike range from Ike Vegas, to Strike Davis, and even IKKKKKKE Davis. There is even a...
View ArticleJosh Edgin Undeserving of Recall
Prior to Tuesday’s game, the Mets will recall LHP Josh Edgin from AAA to replace Robert Carson on the roster. The fact that Edgin is coming back to the big leagues makes no sense whatsoever. In Las...
View ArticleWas Ike Davis Unlucky in 2013?
If one were to try to account for how lucky, or unlucky-, a player has been during the course of a season, a common statistic to look to is said player’s Batting Average on Balls in Play. The statistic...
View ArticleThree Changes to Help Fix the Mets Now
“Swing and miss, he struck him out!” “He goes down swinging to end the inning.” “The Mets are now 0-21 with runners in scoring position.” The Mets are currently boasting among the worst offenses in the...
View ArticleTough Times in Las Vegas
Zack Wheeler pulled a Matt Harvey on Thursday night and took a tough loss. He pitched well, up until a home run was given up to Carlos Peguero in the fifth inning, in hitter-friendly Las Vegas. He...
View ArticleCan Ike Davis Be Trusted?
The New York Mets are relying on 26-year-old first baseman Ike Davis to regain his stroke in Las Vegas so he can return to his post in Flushing. While his struggles have led to his demotion, there...
View ArticleZach Lutz Will Join the Mets on Sunday
The New York Daily News is reporting that the New York Mets have placed 1B/LF Lucas Duda on the 15-day disabled list and have called up veteran Mets farmhand Zach Lutz. Lutz, 27, was hitting...
View ArticleHow Do the Mets Trust Davis?
Ike Davis will rejoin the New York Mets in the coming days on the heels of a demotion to Las Vegas that saw him post impressive numbers. Davis will be slotted into the major league lineup with another...
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