Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

MLB.TV has Johan’s spring debut covered

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Mets ace Johan Santana makes his spring debut on Tuesday against the Astros at 1:10 p.m. ET on MLB.TV.

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Carter hits two homers in same frame

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While no one expects Mets outfielder Chris Carter to hit two home runs in a game in 2010, much less two long balls in one inning, he did just that in Monday’s 11-2 Grapefruit win over the Marlins, possibly turning some heads in the process.

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Eight-run ninth seals Mets’ win

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John Maine threw well in his spring debut, but it was the Mets’ offense that grabbed the headlines in the club’s 11-2 win over the Marlins.

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Frankie’s back, but Escobar’s shut down

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Francisco Rodriguez was back in camp Monday, due to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday or Wednesday and likely to pitch over the weekend.

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Perez, Takahashi keep ball in strike zone

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Jerry Manuel wanted control and, if at all possible, precision from his pitchers. And in performances with decidedly different impact, Oliver Perez and Hisanori Takahashi accommodated.

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Santos adds surprising feat to resume

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The resume Omir Santos has created in his brief big league career is rather modest and not likely to become significantly longer, but he added a inside-the-park grand slam to it on Sunday.

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Santos’ inside-the-park slam powers Mets

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Omir Santos drove in four of the five runs the Mets scored in the second inning, hitting an inside-the-park grand slam as the Mets edged the Nationals, 6-5, on Sunday.

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F-Mart’s stock with Mets rising each day

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Fernando Martinez hit two home runs and singled twice in four at-bats on Saturday, producing the kind of performance that the Mets have been waiting two springs to see.

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F-Mart’s stock with Mets rising each day

Manuel pleased by Pelfrey’s effort

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The longer Mike Pelfrey pitched, the more effective he became. And the longer manager Jerry Manuel spoke about his starting pitcher, the more he commended him.

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Niese, Nieve duking it out for fifth spot

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If a genuine competition for a specific assignment exists at Mets training camp, one that will be decided by merit, it is the one between Jon Niese and Fernando Nieve for the fifth spot in the starting rotation.

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Niese, Nieve duking it out for fifth spot