Yankees: Lost to Blue Jays 3-2
And we have hit rock bottom. People are stealing home on us? Come on people. Another night of no hits with runners in scoring postion, another night of bad defense, another night of a wasted performance by a starter. Does anyone even have a way to explain any of this?
Today’s links:
Daily News: Clemens expected to avoid Fenway Fray
Daily News: Team 14 1/2 back as Jays steal one
Newsday: Too Much on Plate
Newsday: Damon, Giambi still ailing
MLB.com: Clippard will Try to Win Battle of Youth
New York Post: Bud’s Decision on Giambi Expected
New York Post: Rocket Expected to Launch Monday
Mets: Defeated Giants 5-4
And the award for the most rediculous finish to an extra inning game goes to….
Anyway, as expected both of the pitchers were very good. Lincecum looks like the real deal and Perez has been an absolute revelation. While the face of the Mets might be Reyes and Wright, You could definately make an argument for Perez as MVP this far through the season.
Today’s Links:
New York Sports Day: Delgado Chops Down Giants
Newsday: Old Reliable, Perez?
Newsday: Crowd Waits for Chance
Daily News: Carlos, Mets Just Warming Up
Daily News: Shea Hello, Barry
Daily News: Erratic Releiver Hands Mets Win
Newsday: New Spot for Green
Newsday: Benitez Flinches, Winces
Newsday: Delgado Earns Cheers
New York Post: Mota Available Tonight
Showing posts with label Tim Lincecum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tim Lincecum. Show all posts
5/29/07
Forget Bonds; Lincecum and Perez are the Story!
The Barry Bonds media circus rolls into Shea tonight.
However, hidden beneath the story of the embattled slugger, is a match-up between two of the better young pitchers in the National League, and the story of how these two pitchers took two very different paths to find the success they are currently having.
Oliver Perez looks to continue his breakout season tonight against the San Francisco Giants. The starting pitcher has been a pleasant surprise for the Mets, as the wild inconsistency that plagued the starting pitcher last year seems to be a thing of the past and he has tied John Maine for most wins on the Mets staff thus far.
The 26-year-old starter completely shut down the Atlanta Braves in his last start allowing only four hits and no runs in seven innings.
The Pirates became increasingly frustrated with Perez’s inconsistency until he eventually was traded for Xavier Nady and Roberto Hernandez last year.
"I'm not sure I expected everything he's done so far," Mets manager Willie Randolph told the team's official Web site. "But it's exciting to see what he's become and exciting to think what he might become."
Perez is 4-0 in his last four home starts.
Countering Perez tonight will be San Francisco’s own pitching phenom Tim Lincecum.
Lincecum is 2-0 with a 3.08 ERA since coming up from the minors on May 6. The 22 year old righty is considered one of the top pitching prospects in baseball.
After struggling in his first start, Lincecum has been dominating, allowing only six runs in his last three starts while tallying 20 strikeouts. He has also been going very deep into games, allowing the Giants to rest their bullpen while giving them a chance to win.
"Each outing, he's done a better job of pitching," Giants manager Bruce Bochy told the team's official Web site. "He's not just throwing out there."
Lincecum development as a pitcher is important to the Giants as they are one of the oldest teams in the league. They believe that the former University of Washington star will remain in the rotation from here on out and will never see the minors again.
"In college, he could basically just throw it up there," said Dick Tidrow, the Giants' vice president of player personnel, said to reporters. "His equipment got him through the day. It won't work in the pros. You have to learn to command the baseball, and he bought into it."
Lincecum will best facing the team with the best record in the National League tonight. The Mets are fresh off a series sweep of the Florida Marlins and look to extend their lead over the Atlanta Braves in the NL East.
“"We haven't been playing that well, and to come out here and sweep them on their home field ... it's tough to do," said Mets closer Billy Wagner, who got his 12th save of the season and extended his franchise-record streak to 30 consecutive converted save opportunities.
Bonds’ has traditionally struggled at Shea Stadium, having not homered in his last five games at Shea, after hitting two on Aug, 12 2003. Bonds will not play due to the lefty-lefty match up with Perez. Dan Ortmeier will likely start in his place.
The Giants are 24-25 and 4.5 games back in the NL West. They are currently on a three game losing streak and 5-5 in their last 10. They were swept by the Colorado Rockies in their last series.
The game also marks the return of former Met closer Armando Benitez to Shea. Benitez had a tenuous period in Shea, as he is remembered for blowing 22 saves while wearing a Mets uniform. He was traded in 2003 to the Yankees, and also pitched for Seattle and Florida before landing in San Francisco in 2005.
However, hidden beneath the story of the embattled slugger, is a match-up between two of the better young pitchers in the National League, and the story of how these two pitchers took two very different paths to find the success they are currently having.
Oliver Perez looks to continue his breakout season tonight against the San Francisco Giants. The starting pitcher has been a pleasant surprise for the Mets, as the wild inconsistency that plagued the starting pitcher last year seems to be a thing of the past and he has tied John Maine for most wins on the Mets staff thus far.
The 26-year-old starter completely shut down the Atlanta Braves in his last start allowing only four hits and no runs in seven innings.
The Pirates became increasingly frustrated with Perez’s inconsistency until he eventually was traded for Xavier Nady and Roberto Hernandez last year.
"I'm not sure I expected everything he's done so far," Mets manager Willie Randolph told the team's official Web site. "But it's exciting to see what he's become and exciting to think what he might become."
Perez is 4-0 in his last four home starts.
Countering Perez tonight will be San Francisco’s own pitching phenom Tim Lincecum.
Lincecum is 2-0 with a 3.08 ERA since coming up from the minors on May 6. The 22 year old righty is considered one of the top pitching prospects in baseball.
After struggling in his first start, Lincecum has been dominating, allowing only six runs in his last three starts while tallying 20 strikeouts. He has also been going very deep into games, allowing the Giants to rest their bullpen while giving them a chance to win.
"Each outing, he's done a better job of pitching," Giants manager Bruce Bochy told the team's official Web site. "He's not just throwing out there."
Lincecum development as a pitcher is important to the Giants as they are one of the oldest teams in the league. They believe that the former University of Washington star will remain in the rotation from here on out and will never see the minors again.
"In college, he could basically just throw it up there," said Dick Tidrow, the Giants' vice president of player personnel, said to reporters. "His equipment got him through the day. It won't work in the pros. You have to learn to command the baseball, and he bought into it."
Lincecum will best facing the team with the best record in the National League tonight. The Mets are fresh off a series sweep of the Florida Marlins and look to extend their lead over the Atlanta Braves in the NL East.
“"We haven't been playing that well, and to come out here and sweep them on their home field ... it's tough to do," said Mets closer Billy Wagner, who got his 12th save of the season and extended his franchise-record streak to 30 consecutive converted save opportunities.
Bonds’ has traditionally struggled at Shea Stadium, having not homered in his last five games at Shea, after hitting two on Aug, 12 2003. Bonds will not play due to the lefty-lefty match up with Perez. Dan Ortmeier will likely start in his place.
The Giants are 24-25 and 4.5 games back in the NL West. They are currently on a three game losing streak and 5-5 in their last 10. They were swept by the Colorado Rockies in their last series.
The game also marks the return of former Met closer Armando Benitez to Shea. Benitez had a tenuous period in Shea, as he is remembered for blowing 22 saves while wearing a Mets uniform. He was traded in 2003 to the Yankees, and also pitched for Seattle and Florida before landing in San Francisco in 2005.