Pitching Matchups:
Game 1: Johan Santana (11-7, 2.92) vs Mike Hampton (5-7, 4.63)
Game 2: Jon Niese (0-0, 5.91) vs Russ Ortiz (3-4, 4.33)
Game 3: Livan Hernandez (6-5, 4.93) vs Brian Moehler (7-5, 4.92)
Pitching Matchups:
Game 1: Johan Santana (11-7, 2.92) vs Mike Hampton (5-7, 4.63)
Game 2: Jon Niese (0-0, 5.91) vs Russ Ortiz (3-4, 4.33)
Game 3: Livan Hernandez (6-5, 4.93) vs Brian Moehler (7-5, 4.92)
Over/under on the number of runs that the Mets score in the series? I'll put it at 6.5.
I'll take the over, DK!
Over/Under on runs the Mets STARTING PITCHERS allow: 10
I'd take the over on runs scored too, they're dodging Oz and Wandy.
1-2, if they don't win the Santana, it's a sweep for Hou.
Marshall: MILSWANCAs?
Ted: Wait, I can get this. Mothers I'd like to sleep with and never call again.
Barney: Circle gets the square!
The 2074 MSL NL Gold Glove Recipient at Third Base.
Here's the Mets lineup for Friday's series opener in Houston. No Gary Sheffield or Alex Cora.
Pagan, cf
Castillo, 2b
Wright, 3b
Francoeur, rf
Tatis, lf
Murphy, 1b
Santos, c
Berroa, ss
Santana, lhp
Yet again, Gary Sheffield will not be in tonight’s starting lineup, as he continues to rest with a cramp in his hamstring.
Meanwhile, Alex Cora will again be out the lineup, as he re-aggrevated his injured thumb ealier this week.
I don't understand why they won't just give up on this year, place these two guys on the DL, make sure they don't hurt themselves worse, and bring up some youngsters and hope they show something. What benefit is there to risking injury to a 60% Alex Cora, as opposed to giving a 22 year old SS from AAA or AA a shot?
Also, my 2 cents:
Umm, if I were making a lineup out of those 9 players, it would be this:
Pagan
Castillo
Santana
Wright
Francouer
Murphy
Tatis
Santos
Berroa
I mean, I'm not even sure I'm kidding anymore. Tatis, Berroa, and (for now) Santos are automatic outs. Murphy is struggling. Francouer is not an OBP guy. So, why not bat Johan 3rd? He could probably put some good swings on the ball....
Mets now need to win the last 2.
Marshall: MILSWANCAs?
Ted: Wait, I can get this. Mothers I'd like to sleep with and never call again.
Barney: Circle gets the square!
The 2074 MSL NL Gold Glove Recipient at Third Base.
Excellent outing for Jon Niese, returning from AAA. He went 7 innings, allowing only 1 run, on 4 hits and 2 BB, 3 K. Once given a large lead, Niese didn't nibble, he attacked the Astro lineup, and seemed to be very effective with his fastball, as well as his curve.