Perez & Mets Look Like Crap (Again)

The Mets 5-1 loss to the Dodgers last night felt like it was over in the first when Oliver Perez grooved a pitch right over the plate to Rafael Furcal on a 0-2 count. Furcal took Perez deep on that mistake of a pitch. Brian Schneider had called for a breaking pitch in the [...]

Schneider Is Back

Brain Schneider told WFAN Joe Beningo & Evan Roberts today that he will be available tonight to be the backup catcher.
Since Schneider was not on the DL, when Moises Alou is ready to be activated from the DL (should be tonight), current backup catcher Gustavo Molina will be sent back down to AAA New Orleans.

Alou: Back By Friday?

The Daily News’ Adam Rubin is reporting on his blog that today’s MRI has revealed that Moises Alou does not have a fracture in his right ankle.
Alou worked out with the team at Shea following his MRI and Willie Randolph was quoted as saying that “He looks good”.
Since Randolph is always completely honest and accurate [...]

UPDATED: Schnieder Likely To Go To DL, Minaya Asleep At The Wheel

Brian Schneider has been sent to New York to have his infected left thumb examined by team doctors. Schneider had just last night after missing three games with a bruised right forearm.
With a medical/training staff on hand, it boggles my mind how a professional ball player can end up having an infected thumb.  First [...]