Rained Out Applesauce

by Joe Budd on Jun 4, 2009 9:46 AM EDT in Applesauce

Let's see if the Mets can finally win a game while I'm watching at work. It's been a while...

Meet the Mets

Jose Reyes has suffered a setback in his rehabilitation from tendinitis. His return has been pushed back indefinitely.

Carlos Beltran was in the scheduled lineup for the Mets last night were the game to be played and Emil Brown was called up to take Ramon Martinez's roster spot.

Brad Holt and Jenrry Mejia have been promoted to Double-A.

JJ Putz has lost the primary setup man's job to Bobby Parnell.

Former Beatle Paul McCartney will perform the first concert at Citi Field.

What would it take for the Mets to get Matt Holliday?

Josh Thole had a triple and a double in last night's Binghamton loss.

Around the NL East

There's significantly more NL East news than Met news, particularly regarding the Atlanta Braves. Three pretty significant roster moves for the Braves:

They cut future hall of fame pitcher Tom Glavine.
They traded for Pirate slugging outfielder Nate McLouth (the only good news being the Mets get to play the McLouth-less Pirates this afternoon).
They called up top pitching prospect Tommy Hanson.

The Cubs beat the Braves, 3-2, in 11 innings on Micah Hoffpauir's pinch hit.

Randy Johnson didn't get a chance at his 300th win last night as it was pouring rain here in DC.

How will Stephen Strasburg change the power dynamic in the NL East?

JC Romero returned from his suspension and the Phillies won their 6th straight. JA Happ threw 7 scoreless innings in the victory. Shane Victorino injured his left hip in the contest.

Some different reactions to Antonio Bastardo's debut. FanGraphs is cautious, Phillies Nation is excited.

The Brewers pounded the Marlins 9-6, scoring 5 unearned runs in the victory.

Around MLB

A-Rod may be dating Kate Hudson.

The Rangers have put Vicente Padilla on waivers, sending a clear signal that he is trade bait.

Chien-Ming Wang is returning to the Yankee rotation on Thursdsay against Texas.

Josh Hamilton's injury has given Andruw Jones a chance to shine again.

So much for needing Jake Peavy: the White Sox have won 10 of their last 14.

Minnesota high schooler Lars Anderson threw 204 pitches in 13 innings then hit a two run home run to win the game for the Warroad Warriors.

How long will it be before Brad Holt has taken JJ Putz's role in the bullpen?

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OK, 'fess up:

Which one of us is FanGraphs commenter “Marquis Grission”?

"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 4, 2009 9:54 AM EDT reply actions

Awesome

Check this out – would’ve been a steal at $0.99. The grission is spreading.

by James Kannengieser on Jun 4, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions

Something like a phenomenon

"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 4, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions

I actually have

A Marquis Grissom rookie card! Although I might have torn it up when he went to the Braves. God I hate the Braves.

by mets81 on Jun 4, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions

poor Delino DeShields

I always got confused between him and M. Grission, anyways.

by jasondg on Jun 4, 2009 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Ugh. Phillies won again...

We’re 3 games out. We need to start another winning streak today!

by northernvatiger on Jun 4, 2009 10:42 AM EDT reply actions

204 pitches in high school?

The coach who let him do that should be flogged, tarred and feathered, then drawn and quartered. And then the school board can fire him.

by madisonmetsfan on Jun 4, 2009 10:52 AM EDT reply actions

Dice-K in high school

Apparently threw 250 pitches in a 17-inning game, 15 pitches the next day, then a no-hitter the day after.

by James Kannengieser on Jun 4, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions

You're confusing him

with Chuck Norris.

by Joe Budd on Jun 4, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions

Okay, how horrible is this writing?

…from what i can gather, church will play in another extended spring game today, and either remain in st. lucie, or play in a minor-league game, before being activated, hopefully, from the disabled list at some point next week, though it could be as early as Sunday… the thing is, it’s a hamstring, so proceed with caution…

by jasondg on Jun 4, 2009 10:59 AM EDT reply actions

you don’t … understand … stream of consciousness writing … you just write … whatever comes into … your head … punctuation is not … important … coherent thoughts … are for … losers …

by Zwill on Jun 4, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions