Carlos Delgado Archive

  • The New York Mets in September: Figueroa Fails and Murphy Shines

    The New York Mets in September: Figueroa Fails and Murphy Shines

    For New York Mets pitcher Nelson Figueroa, the season can’t end fast enough. In his last start in August, Figueroa had one of the best outings of his career when he threw eight innings of one run ball while striking out ten.  Speculations were made...

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  • Are The Mets Injuries Masking A Bigger Problem?

    Are The Mets Injuries Masking A Bigger Problem?

    A lot of people, myself included, are giving the Mets somewhat of a pass for this abysmal season due to the $90 million on the disabled list.  It’s hard to find someone to blame (except maybe the trainers) when the team taking the field doesn’t...

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  • The New York Mets: Who Should Play First Base in 2010?

    The New York Mets: Who Should Play First Base in 2010?

    Carlos Delgado’s recent injury setback has raised a lot of questions about his future as a New York Met. Can a National League team justify a contract for a thirty eight year old first baseman coming off a season where he barely played due to...

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  • The Peaks and Valleys of David Wright

    The Peaks and Valleys of David Wright

    A lot has been said about David Wright’s hot and cold streaks so far this season.  It’s time to take a look at the numbers.  I’ve charted Wright’s batting average for each game as the season has moved forward.  It seems that Wright had steady...

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  • Alex Cora: The Key to Success?

    Alex Cora: The Key to Success?

    I’m disgruntled, not delusional. I understand that the Mets make shift lineup makes things difficult. I understand that there are pieces missing that are very important to the success of the team. What I don’t understand, is where the good baseball being played last week...

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  • What if Carlos Needs Surgery?

    What if Carlos Needs Surgery?

    Metsblog.com reports some options if Carlos Delgado’s injury requires surgery. Francesa believes the Mets could realistically acquire Nationals 1B Nick Johnson or White Sox OF Jermaine Dye, ‘for cheap,’ or trade high-priced talent to get A’s Matt Holliday, Astros OF Carlos Lee or Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez....

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