New York Mets (MVP 2004)

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Not only overshadowed in their own division, but in their own city, the New York Mets are looking for a big year in 2004. With major additions in the offseason, the Mets' front office expects good things from this years squad, but not without some growing pains, of course. Still a young team, the New York Mets will look to first become a factor in the NL East, and hopefully stand up to the Yankees for New York supremacy.

Key Off Season Additions
SS - Kaz Matsui
CF - Mike Cameron
RF - Karim Garcia
CP - Brandon Looper

Batting Order
2BJose Reyes
SSKaz Matsui
LFCliff Floyd
CMike Piazza
RFKarim Garcia
CFMike Cameron
1BJason Phillips
3BTy Wigginton

First Series..
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Starting Pitchers
NYM - Al Leiter
ATL - Russ Ortiz

The New York Mets looked to start the season off with a bang, visiting Turner Field in Atlanta and taking on the division powerhouse Braves.

Starting off slow, this proved to be a game that only the purest of baseball fans would appreciate. Not many hits in the early innings fueled the defensive minds of both teams, but pitching slowly wore down. As both Leiter and Ortiz fatigued, the Mets and Braves hit the ball better and better, enabling the Braves to take a 3-2 lead going into the top of the ninth. John Smoltz entered the game in the final frame and nailed it down, erasing the Mets' offense, and giving the Braves a 3-2 win.

WP - Ortiz (1-0)
LP - Leiter (0-1)
S - Smoltz (1)


Cameron - 2-4, 3B, 2B, RBI
Matsui - 3-4, SB
Reyes - 2-4


A. Jones - 2-4
Giles - 1-4, HR (1)

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Starting Pitchers
NYM - Al Leiter
ATL - Russ Ortiz

The New York Mets looked to start the season off with a bang, visiting Turner Field in Atlanta and taking on the division powerhouse Braves.

Starting off slow, this proved to be a game that only the purest of baseball fans would appreciate. Not many hits in the early innings fueled the defensive minds of both teams, but pitching slowly wore down. As both Leiter and Ortiz fatigued, the Mets and Braves hit the ball better and better, enabling the Braves to take a 3-2 lead going into the top of the ninth. John Smoltz entered the game in the final frame and nailed it down, erasing the Mets' offense, and giving the Braves a 3-2 win.

WP - Ortiz (1-0)
LP - Leiter (0-1)
S - Smoltz (1)


Cameron - 2-4, 3B, 2B, RBI
Matsui - 3-4, SB
Reyes - 2-4


A. Jones - 2-4
Giles - 1-4, HR (1)

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Re: New York Mets (MVP 2004)

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Starting Pitchers
NYM - Al Leiter
ATL - Russ Ortiz

The New York Mets looked to start the season off with a bang, visiting Turner Field in Atlanta and taking on the division powerhouse Braves.

Starting off slow, this proved to be a game that only the purest of baseball fans would appreciate. Not many hits in the early innings fueled the defensive minds of both teams, but pitching slowly wore down. As both Leiter and Ortiz fatigued, the Mets and Braves hit the ball better and better, enabling the Braves to take a 3-2 lead going into the top of the ninth. John Smoltz entered the game in the final frame and nailed it down, erasing the Mets' offense, and giving the Braves a 3-2 win.

WP - Ortiz (1-0)
LP - Leiter (0-1)
S - Smoltz (1)


Cameron - 2-4, 3B, 2B, RBI
Matsui - 3-4, SB
Reyes - 2-4


A. Jones - 2-4
Giles - 1-4, HR (1)

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Starting Pitchers
NYM - Tom Glavine
ATL - Mike Hampton

A day after losing to the Braves by a single run, the Mets hoped to rebound and beat their division rivals.

The first inning seemed to go well enough for the Mets, lead off by a triple from phenom Jose Reyes, but nobody was able to score the man from third. The rest of the game followed that lead, and the Mets were contained pretty well by Mike Hampton and the Atlanta defense. Andruw Jones provided spark in the Braves' lineup while batting 3rd, and helped the Braves win over the Mets, 4-0.

WP - Hampton (1-0)
LP - Glavine (0-1)


Reyes - 1-4, 3B
Garcia - 3-4


A. Jones - 3-4, HR (1), 2 RBI, 3B
Drew - 3-4, 2B, RBI

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Starting Pitchers
NYM - Tom Glavine
ATL - Mike Hampton

A day after losing to the Braves by a single run, the Mets hoped to rebound and beat their division rivals.

The first inning seemed to go well enough for the Mets, lead off by a triple from phenom Jose Reyes, but nobody was able to score the man from third. The rest of the game followed that lead, and the Mets were contained pretty well by Mike Hampton and the Atlanta defense. Andruw Jones provided spark in the Braves' lineup while batting 3rd, and helped the Braves win over the Mets, 4-0.

WP - Hampton (1-0)
LP - Glavine (0-1)


Reyes - 1-4, 3B
Garcia - 3-4


A. Jones - 3-4, HR (1), 2 RBI, 3B
Drew - 3-4, 2B, RBI

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Starting Pitchers
NYM - Tom Glavine
ATL - Mike Hampton

A day after losing to the Braves by a single run, the Mets hoped to rebound and beat their division rivals.

The first inning seemed to go well enough for the Mets, lead off by a triple from phenom Jose Reyes, but nobody was able to score the man from third. The rest of the game followed that lead, and the Mets were contained pretty well by Mike Hampton and the Atlanta defense. Andruw Jones provided spark in the Braves' lineup while batting 3rd, and helped the Braves win over the Mets, 4-0.

WP - Hampton (1-0)
LP - Glavine (0-1)


Reyes - 1-4, 3B
Garcia - 3-4


A. Jones - 3-4, HR (1), 2 RBI, 3B
Drew - 3-4, 2B, RBI

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Starting Pitchers
NYM - Aaron Heilman
ATL - John Thomson

In the final game of the opening three game set of the season, the Mets were looking for a little daylight and some confidence.

In the first few innings, it was all New York. Hitting, pitching, and defense finally came together for the Mets as they jumped out to an early 3-0 lead. The Braves couldn't seem to get anything started off of Heilman and the Mets defense, but after fatigue settled in, a rocket went off inside the Atlanta bats. Hitting everything thrown at them, regardless of speed or location, the Braves mounted a comeback, and took the lead 4-3 going into the 9th inning. Smoltz came in, but had a less successful trip than before, blowing a save by giving up two consecutive doubles. The Mets battled back, scoring a run off of Smoltz, sending the game into extra innings. After New York went scoreless in the top of the inning, the Braves were down to a man on first with two outs, and a pinch hitter walking up to the plate. Julio Franco had the day off, but turned out to be the hero. The ancient first baseman hit a walkoff dinger far into the seats, giving the Braves a 6-4 win, and a sweep in the series.

WP - Smoltz (1-0)
LP - Heilman (0-1)


Garcia - 3-4, 3 2B, RBI
Reyes - 3-5
Cameron - 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI


Franco - 1-1, HR (1)
DeRosa - 2-4, 2 3B, RBI

Next Series..
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Re: New York Mets (MVP 2004)

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Starting Pitchers
NYM - Aaron Heilman
ATL - John Thomson

In the final game of the opening three game set of the season, the Mets were looking for a little daylight and some confidence.

In the first few innings, it was all New York. Hitting, pitching, and defense finally came together for the Mets as they jumped out to an early 3-0 lead. The Braves couldn't seem to get anything started off of Heilman and the Mets defense, but after fatigue settled in, a rocket went off inside the Atlanta bats. Hitting everything thrown at them, regardless of speed or location, the Braves mounted a comeback, and took the lead 4-3 going into the 9th inning. Smoltz came in, but had a less successful trip than before, blowing a save by giving up two consecutive doubles. The Mets battled back, scoring a run off of Smoltz, sending the game into extra innings. After New York went scoreless in the top of the inning, the Braves were down to a man on first with two outs, and a pinch hitter walking up to the plate. Julio Franco had the day off, but turned out to be the hero. The ancient first baseman hit a walkoff dinger far into the seats, giving the Braves a 6-4 win, and a sweep in the series.

WP - Smoltz (1-0)
LP - Heilman (0-1)


Garcia - 3-4, 3 2B, RBI
Reyes - 3-5
Cameron - 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI


Franco - 1-1, HR (1)
DeRosa - 2-4, 2 3B, RBI

Next Series..
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Re: New York Mets (MVP 2004)

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Starting Pitchers
NYM - Aaron Heilman
ATL - John Thomson

In the final game of the opening three game set of the season, the Mets were looking for a little daylight and some confidence.

In the first few innings, it was all New York. Hitting, pitching, and defense finally came together for the Mets as they jumped out to an early 3-0 lead. The Braves couldn't seem to get anything started off of Heilman and the Mets defense, but after fatigue settled in, a rocket went off inside the Atlanta bats. Hitting everything thrown at them, regardless of speed or location, the Braves mounted a comeback, and took the lead 4-3 going into the 9th inning. Smoltz came in, but had a less successful trip than before, blowing a save by giving up two consecutive doubles. The Mets battled back, scoring a run off of Smoltz, sending the game into extra innings. After New York went scoreless in the top of the inning, the Braves were down to a man on first with two outs, and a pinch hitter walking up to the plate. Julio Franco had the day off, but turned out to be the hero. The ancient first baseman hit a walkoff dinger far into the seats, giving the Braves a 6-4 win, and a sweep in the series.

WP - Smoltz (1-0)
LP - Heilman (0-1)


Garcia - 3-4, 3 2B, RBI
Reyes - 3-5
Cameron - 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI


Franco - 1-1, HR (1)
DeRosa - 2-4, 2 3B, RBI

Next Series..
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Starting Pitchers
NYM - Pedro Astacio
MTL - Tony Armas Jr.

After being swept by the Atlanta Braves, the Mets traveled to Peurto Rico in hopes of redeeming themselves against the lowly Expos.

In the very first inning, it was obvious that New York was at the ballpark to make a stand. Hitting the ball beautifully, the Mets jumped on the Expos with an early 4-0 lead, and never looked back. Pedro Astacio pitched a great game, tossing a complete game shutout. The Mets finally got their first win of the season, defeating the Expos 6-0.

WP - Astacio (1-0)
LP - Armas Jr. (0-1)


Reyes - 3-5, 2 2B, 3 RBI
Wigginton - 3-4, 2B, RBI, 3 Runs


Schneider - 3-4
Rivera - 2-5

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Starting Pitchers
NYM - Pedro Astacio
MTL - Tony Armas Jr.

After being swept by the Atlanta Braves, the Mets traveled to Peurto Rico in hopes of redeeming themselves against the lowly Expos.

In the very first inning, it was obvious that New York was at the ballpark to make a stand. Hitting the ball beautifully, the Mets jumped on the Expos with an early 4-0 lead, and never looked back. Pedro Astacio pitched a great game, tossing a complete game shutout. The Mets finally got their first win of the season, defeating the Expos 6-0.

WP - Astacio (1-0)
LP - Armas Jr. (0-1)


Reyes - 3-5, 2 2B, 3 RBI
Wigginton - 3-4, 2B, RBI, 3 Runs


Schneider - 3-4
Rivera - 2-5

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Starting Pitchers
NYM - Pedro Astacio
MTL - Tony Armas Jr.

After being swept by the Atlanta Braves, the Mets traveled to Peurto Rico in hopes of redeeming themselves against the lowly Expos.

In the very first inning, it was obvious that New York was at the ballpark to make a stand. Hitting the ball beautifully, the Mets jumped on the Expos with an early 4-0 lead, and never looked back. Pedro Astacio pitched a great game, tossing a complete game shutout. The Mets finally got their first win of the season, defeating the Expos 6-0.

WP - Astacio (1-0)
LP - Armas Jr. (0-1)


Reyes - 3-5, 2 2B, 3 RBI
Wigginton - 3-4, 2B, RBI, 3 Runs


Schneider - 3-4
Rivera - 2-5

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Starting Pitchers
NYM - Steve Trachsel
MTL - Orlando Hernandez

The Mets were hoping to start where they left off in the previous game, and hopefully start a little win streak.

Again, the Expos just seemed completely overmatched by New York. Every single batter in the Mets' lineup got at least one basehit, and the squad had 20 for the game. The Montreal offense wasn't nearly as efficient, getting only 8 hits as a team, and had only one runner cross the plate. The Mets win in another easy one, 7-1.

WP - Trachsel (1-0)
LP - Hernandez (0-1)


Reyes - 2-5, 4 Runs, 2 SB
Matsui - 3-5, 2B, 4 RBI


Wilkerson - 2-4
Cabrera - 1-4, Run

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Re: New York Mets (MVP 2004)

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Starting Pitchers
NYM - Steve Trachsel
MTL - Orlando Hernandez

The Mets were hoping to start where they left off in the previous game, and hopefully start a little win streak.

Again, the Expos just seemed completely overmatched by New York. Every single batter in the Mets' lineup got at least one basehit, and the squad had 20 for the game. The Montreal offense wasn't nearly as efficient, getting only 8 hits as a team, and had only one runner cross the plate. The Mets win in another easy one, 7-1.

WP - Trachsel (1-0)
LP - Hernandez (0-1)


Reyes - 2-5, 4 Runs, 2 SB
Matsui - 3-5, 2B, 4 RBI


Wilkerson - 2-4
Cabrera - 1-4, Run