METS (41-42, 3rd place/NL East) at PHILLIES (47-39, 1st place/NL East)
Friday: LHP Johan Santana (7-7, 3.01) vs. LHP J.A. Happ (5-6, 3.54 at Triple-A Lehigh Valley), 7:05 p.m. (SNY, WFAN, WADO)
Saturday: RHP John Maine (8-6, 3.86) vs. LHP Jaime Moyer (7-6, 4.13), 7:05 p.m. (SNY, WFAN, WADO)
Sunday: LHP Oliver Perez (6-5, 4.98) vs. RHP Kyle Kendrick (8-3, 4.58), 1:35 p.m. (CW11, WFAN, WADO)
Monday: RHP Pedro Martinez (2-2, 7.39) vs. RHP Adam Eaton (3-6, 4.79), 7:05 p.m. (SNY, WFAN, WADO)
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PHILLIES SHORT HOPS
Brett Myers (3-9, 5.84 ERA) waived his right to refuse a demotion and agreed to go to Triple-A Lehigh Valley this week. That moved ace Cole Hamels to standard rest in Thursday’s series finale against the Braves and gives him an extra start before the All-Star break, instead of opposing Johan Santana in Friday’s opener at Citizens Bank Park. Lefthander J.A. Happ will be promoted for the start. He’s had one major-league appearance – last June 30 against ...
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SKIDDING METS A REAL FIGHT CLUB
nypost.com 7/4/2008 — SKIDDING METS A REAL FIGHT CLUB|HERNANDEZ, REYES NEARLY COME TO BLOWS ON PLANEST. LOUIS - Jose Reyes and Keith Hernandez had to be separated on the Mets' charter plane Sunday night after a tense confrontation over Hernandez's critical comments about...
Grooming tips with Sarge Matthews (w/ bonus nutshot!)
thefightins.com 7/4/2008 — I’d like to bring to your attention a couple clips from last night’s Phillies game:
First up - Phillies 2nd string colorman, Sarge Matthews, talks candidly about his “down there” grooming habits. It’s quite disturbing ...
Mets Chat Room: Waiting out the rain edition.
mets.lohudblogs.com 7/4/2008 — FIRST PITCH IS SCHEDULED FOR 8:40 P.M.
Actually, it wouldn't be the worst thing to happen for this game to get banged and give the Mets some rest before Philly. At least give them a shorter night.
Cole Hamels pitching for Philly tonight ...
firstinning.com 7/4/2008 — NL East Atlanta Braves Prospect Directory Daily Game Report Florida Marlins Prospect Directory Daily Game Report Philadelphia Phillies Prospect Directory Daily Game Report New York Mets Prospect Directory Daily Game Report Washington Nationals ...
Brett Wallace
firstinning.com 7/4/2008 — NL East Atlanta Braves Prospect Directory Daily Game Report Florida Marlins Prospect Directory Daily Game Report Philadelphia Phillies Prospect Directory Daily Game Report New York Mets Prospect Directory Daily Game Report Washington Nationals ...
TIME TO DUKE IT OUT WITH PHILS, NOT SELVES —
NY Post: Sports 7/4/2008
PHILADELPHIA - This is what happens when you have a history as shallow and abbreviated as the Mets' history: It is possible that two of the five most popular Mets in history can actually get nose-to-nose on an airplane, deep in an argument in the...
ON DECK: METS AT PHILLIES —
NY Post: Sports 7/4/2008
After losing the NL East by one game last year, the Mets know every game counts the same. Despite the fact they don't even have a .500 record (42-43), Mets players, as well as their manager, know how important this weekend's series with the...
