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Thole and Jenrry

The Mets placed Jenrry Mejia on the disabled list earlier this week, because of a complete MCL tear which will require Tommy John surgery, keeping him out for up to twelve months.  This is bad, for Mejia and the Mets.  It’s a real shame about Jenrry.  He was a good fall back option if someone got injured or wasn’t producing. 

Also, the Mets had to place Pedro Beato on the disabled list with elbow tendinitis.  Come on, can they catch a break?  At this rate, the Mets will need to get someone if the injuries persist.  The Mets called up Mike O’Connor. 

After watching the last few Mets games, I am becoming increasingly worried about Josh Thole.  For one, he isn’t hitting.  He grounded into a 1-2-3 double play last night which resulted in zero runs and a loss. 

But that isn’t the worst.  Josh Thole cannot catch the ball.  He has been dropping pitches left and right, including more than one last night that he should have caught.  Granted, R.A. Dickey was pitching last night.  But Josh was missing pitches he should normally catch and he appears to be lazy behind the plate.  They (the Mets) need to find a solution to this problem…quickly.

Also, for Rangers fans, Im looking to go to the Mets v. Rangers game in June.  Any tips on where to stay or what seats are best for autographs, that would be great. 

First win and today’s game

Yesterday

The Mets won their first game last night of the 2011 season at the Marlins’ Sun Life Stadium.  The final score was 6-4 and the game lasted into the tenth inning.

Jon Niese was stellar yesterday, throwing 87 pitches over seven innings, and only allowing one hit after the 2nd inning.  Jon had a blip on the radar in the first, but settled down nicely after.  The Mets needed this from Niese, considering Pelf’s poor start Friday. 

David Wright had three hits last night, including the go ahead RBI single in the tenth inning after the Marlin’s outfielder Cousins let a fly ball in foul territory drop.  David also hit his first homer of the 2011 season, and the first for the Mets.  He hit the Mets’ first homer last season as well.

Josh Thole had an RBI single to put the Mets ahead in the 9th last night, only to have Francisco Rodriguez give up a single to former Phillie Greg Dobbs to tie the game.  The positive I can take from this is that Frankie’s appearence didn’t count as a game finished, which helps the Mets’ cause for preventing his 17.5 million dollar option to vest.  Blaine Boyer ended the game, although giving up one run.

Beltran played all ten innings last night, and looked great in the field and hit well, too.  It’s good to see him healthy. 

Today

The Mets are going to take on the Marlins again, with R.A. Dickey on the mound.  Pitching in the rubber game for Florida will be Javier Vazquez.  The lineup will be…Reyes, Harris, Wright, Ike, Angel, Lucas Duda, Daniel Murphy, and Thole with R.A. batting ninth. 

Following today’s game the Mets will travel to Philly. 

Standings

Here are the early N.L. East standings. 

Phillies 2-0 — GB

Mets 1-1 1.0 GB

Braves 1-1 1.0 GB

Marlins 1-1 1.0 GB

Nationals 1-1 1.0 GB