Wagner calls out Perez after big loss

The Mets Report found this 5/1/2008 on www.nydailynews.com [flag]

Here’s the ugly recap from Shea, where Billy Wagner had some very pointed comments afterward. He particularly called out Oliver Perez. “You’ve got to have that willpower and that desire to go back out there and fight,” Wagner said about responding to the Mets’ early deficit. “This guy (Pirates starter Tom Gorzelanny), he wasn’t throwing the ball that well to shut down our offense. Perez has honestly got to step up and know that we’ve just used every ... [link]

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Billy Wagner Calls Out Teammates After Loss
Published 5/1/2008 by Dave at The Mets Report
Adam Rubin from the Daily News is reporting that Billy Wagner had some tough comments for the Mets and Oliver Perez, in particular, after his poor start today. “You’ve got to have that willpower and that desire to go back out there and fight,” Wagner said about responding to the Mets’ early deficit. “This guy (Pirates starter Tom Gorzelanny), he wasn’t throwing the ball that well to shut down our offense. Perez has honestly got to step up and know that we’ve just used every guy in our bullpen the night before. He can’t come out there and decide that gee, he hasn’t got it ...

Clark doesn't retire
Published 5/1/2008 by Ed Ryan at Mets Fever
... Brady Clark, who lost his roster spot when the Mets added Gustavo Molina, reversed course and decided he’ll report to Triple-A New Orleans rather than retire. Former Brewers pitcher Claudio Vargas will also join the Zephyrs and start Saturday. source Daily News ...

Did Sosa pitch his way out of the pen
Published 5/1/2008 by Ed Ryan at Mets Fever
... Matt Wise actually may take a little bit longer than he expected. The Mets will buy time by having Wise pitch two innings Thursday in an extended spring training game, and then possibly also work consecutive days, according to Minaya. That spares a difficult decision about whether to bump Joe Smith or Jorge Sosa from the bullpen. Sosa can refuse any assignment and still collect his $2 million. source Daily News ...

Brady Clark retires... or does he?
Published 5/1/2008 by Tyler at Right Field Bleachers
... After being initially rumored to retire rather than accept a demotion to the Mets' Triple-A affiliate, former Brewer outfielder Brady Clark reportedly had a change of heart and opted to report to the AAA New Orleans Zephyrs. There Clark joins ...

Billy Tells Ollie “Step Up”
Published 5/1/2008 by Peter Wade at Hot Foot
... For more notes and quotes about Wagner, Reyes, and Figgy, go to Adam’s Daily News Blog Surfing The Mets. ...

Rounding The Bases: Advice For The $126 Million Reliever
Published 5/1/2008 by Andy Smith at Bugs & Cranks
An open letter to Barry Zito following his recent demotion. [ESPN The Magazine] Billy Wagner thinks Oliver Perez lacks the mental toughness to be successful. [NY Daily News] What if Micah Owings went the Rick Ankiel route? [At The Dish] Man Alfonso Soriano is a polarizing figure. [Zoner Sports] Breaking down the stats from the first month of the MLB season. [The Legend of Cecilio Guante]

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"Mayday, Mayday", Billy Wagner Sounds The Alarm

joed86 posted 5/1/2008 from metsmerizedonline.com

All it took was 1 2/3 innings yesterday, for Oliver Perez to sink the Mets against the punchless Pirates. It was the Mets who looked like a ship of fools and not the Pirates who are the worst team in the league. It seems like every time Perez takes the mound he demoralizes his team by his lack of focus and care free attitude after each loss. His presence on the mound virtually sends ...

When Southpaws Attack

Dave Rouleau posted 5/2/2008 from blog.baseballdigestdaily.com

Seems New York Mets closer Billy Wagner isn't happy with teammate Oliver Perez, and he's happy to let the world know about it.

Billy Wagner Throws Oliver Perez Under the Bus

Baseball in Fort Wayne found this 5/3/2008 on www.the700level.com

Ya gotta love to hate Billy Wagner. After Mets starter Oliver Perez got banged up by the Pirates on Wednesday, yielding seven runs (five unearned) in 1.2 innings, Willie Randolph had to go to his bullpen early just a day after using six pitchers ...

Read: Mets & Yanks Face Questions

Posted 5/6/2008 on MetsBlog.com

According to Bob Klapisch at ESPN.com , both the Mets and Yankees played .500 baseball in the month of April and it was treated like the apocalypse. Klapish writes: “ Billy Wagner tore into Oliver Perez last week for lasting only 1 2/3 innings against the Pirates. Across town, Hank Steinbrenner was openly questioning whether his Bombers would even make it to the playoffs, let ...

Postgame: Mets 1 Dodgers 5

Posted 5/6/2008 on Hot Foot

The Mets were defeated tonight by the Dodgers by a score of 5-1. For a full box score, check out SNY.TV . Well, Oliver Perez pitched better, but not well. Perez lasted 6 innings, which should please Billy Wagner , and brought his walks down to a very reasonable 2. Unfortunately, the pitches over the plate were hit a long way to the tune of 3 HRs. Perez finished with 5 ER and 3K. Show and ...

Game 30- Open Thread: Mets at Dodgers

Posted 5/6/2008 on Take the 7 Train

The Mets are feeling good coming off their series win against the red hot Diamondbacks. They will try to build on that and gain some momentum when they kick off a three-game series in Los Angeles Monday night. The Dodgers were on an 8-game winning streak before the Rockies beat them Sunday at Coors Field. Now LA comes back home to start a 6-game homestand. Pitching Matchup: Oliver Perez ...

On Deck: Monday May 5, 2008 -Dodgers

Posted 5/5/2008 on The Mets Report

New York Mets (16-13) at Los Angeles Dodgers (17-14) 10:10pm Oliver Perez (2-2) vs. Chad Billingsley (1-4) TV: SNY Radio: WFAN What to watch: Get ready for some late night baseball tonight and... This is a brief summary of the content at MetsReport.com. Visit the site for the full story.

Mets Pitcher Billy Wagner: Bully Or Team Leader?

Posted 5/4/2008 on The Mets Report

The biggest story with the New York Mets over the last week has been closer Billy Wagner ripping Oliver Perez after Perez’ dreadful start against the Pirates on Wednesday. It’s raised... This is a brief summary of the content at MetsReport.com. Visit the site for the full story.

Billy Wagner versus Oliver Perez AKA “The Wall”

Posted 5/4/2008 on Knuckle Curve - Baseball News

On Wednesday, the New York Mets lost 13-1 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The drama for the Mets didn’t end there. Closer Billy Wagner sounded off on starting pitcher Oliver Perez, who lasted less than two innings. “Perez has honestly got to step up and know that we’ve just used every guy in our bullpen the night before,” Wagner said to the Associated Press. “He ...

Hawiian Shirt Friday: 05/02/08

Posted 5/2/2008 on Rain Delay

I’ve been running behind all day, that’s what staying up waaay past the time you should really go to bed. With that said, the Braves start a weekend set with the Reds tonight in Atlanta. Lets hope, this weekend goes well like I’ve said time and again I’d love 2-3 this weekend. Not much on the commentary, but I give you links (like my bosses have said in radio, less ...

Wrong Church, Wrong Pew

Posted 5/1/2008 on The MLB Source

Legendary New York City mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia: “When I make a mistake, it’s a beaut.” I made sort of a beaut back in November, when I had something to say about the Lastings Millege-for-Ryan Church/Brian Schneider deal between the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals: . . . while it’s refreshing to see that there’s as much room for clubhouse cohesion as ...

Wagner, Perez, Mets Mess

Posted 5/1/2008 on Dom D's Mets Fan Blog

It seems to me that Oliver Perez is comfortable in his own shoes after his implosion and the 13-1 lose yesterday. Oliver Perez was quoted saying, " He just did not have it, Anybody can have a bad day". Sorry Perez but it seems you lack of focus or you just felt you should have a pitchers day off while being on the mound. This is a guy who cried he needed more money in his arbitration case and ...

Country Time : Teammate Of The Year

Posted 5/1/2008 on Can't Stop The Bleeding

Though Jose Reyes and Angel Pagan hardly covered themselves in glory during the Mets’ 13-1 drubbing at the hands of the Pirates Wednesday afternoon, New York starter Oliver Perez (the box score says 5 walks but it felt like a hundred) is taking the bulk of the criticism today, much of it, funnily enough, from self-appointed club spokesman, Billy Wagner. From the Journal News’ ...

Time To Panic?

Posted 5/1/2008 on Mostly Mets

I wrote yesterday that it’s too early to panic. But after yesterday’s horrific loss I’m beginning to think that maybe it’s not too early. Oliver Perez looked horrible and made me question whether I actually want this team to make the playoffs. can you imagine this guy taking the mound when a [...]

The Mets, The Mets, The Mets

Posted 5/1/2008 on NY Sports Dog

One bit of good news to start off your day. Brian Schneider's thumb has gone from this to this: I think having him back on the field will help a ton. Yesterday was brutal. Ollie Perez absolutely... NY Sports Dog--a Place for Mets Fans

Why Is There a Bus Over Oliver Perez? And Why Does Billy Wagner Look Suspicious?

Posted 5/1/2008 on FanHouse

Oliver Perez had an awful outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. He couldn't get out of the second inning, walking as many batters as he retired (five). The Perez implosion, which does happen from time to time, couldn't have come at a worse time for the Mets ... not only was it a day game after a night game, but after a night game which the Mets had exhausted their bullpen and ...

Billy Wagner rips Perez for taxing bullpen

Posted 5/1/2008 on BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog

So, Oliver Perez, you’re coming with me. Are you sure Mr. Wagner won’t mind? Mind?! Consider yourself at home. Oliver Perez lasted only 1 2/3 innings and gave up seven runs (five of them unearned) on two hits and five walks in his worst start of the year. No surprise, of course, he was booed off the field by the fans, whose jeers on this day could not be interpreted as overly harsh. ...

Randolph to Wagner: Keep comments in-house

Published 5/3/2008 on ESPN.com - MLB

New York Mets manager Willie Randolph told Billy Wagner to keep critical comments in-house Friday, two days after the closer ripped pitcher Oliver Perez following a blowout loss to Pittsburgh.

Wagner, Perez clear the air

Published 5/3/2008 on Major League Baseball News

Following Wednesday's loss to the Pirates, Billy Wagner openly criticized Oliver Perez, saying that the left-hander needed to "step up." And though he said he didn't regret making the comments, Wagner has since spoken with both Perez and Mets manager ...