Mets' Nieve sharp again in 11-0 rout of Cardinals

John Maine and Oliver Perez showed up at Citi Field on Wednesday with the intention of winning back their spots in the Mets ' starting rotation.

[letsgomets]

I am so glad the Mets found Fernando Nieve. He is such a godsend; when we need him the most he has come through. don't think it is a coincidence that the very first major league game he pitched was against our foes in the Bronx. I only hope that management keeps him in the rotation and throws that worthless Ollie the folly Perez into the bullpen where he belongs.
BTW, how many games has that sorry moron won for the Mets at his ridiculous salary?

[Jim]

A good team effort and win. Nieve was a great find and with guys like Evans, Murphy, Wright, etc contributing, perhaps they can make a long run at the division. Phils are hanging around waiting for them! Some of the new blood may make their fans forget some of the others!

[Long Island Heroin Addict]

I was the first person ever to fart in Citi Field. I have proof.

[REALMetfan]

Long Island Heroin Addict wrote:

I was the first person ever to fart in Citi Field. I have proof.

....and I am so sure you are proud of your effort.

[Pat from babylon]

Mets should keep Perez in the bullpen and use him for relief. Nieve is a true inspiration. Let's hope Santana gets the same run support and defense this afternoon. Phillies lost last night. let's go Mets!

[luvthegame]

Great game, everyone is playing hard. This is a scrappy gritty team, I like the way they are playing.

Ya Gotta Believe

[Todd Schuster]

It's snow in June. Once again Senor Nieve throws another gem. Very pleasantly surprised. Who'd have thunk it that Fernando would be 3-0 with an ERA under 1.50? Not I that's for sure. With Maine & Ollie about to come back to the big club, you have to keep Nieve in the rotation. Put Ollie in the pen for now. You never have enough pitching. Though Redding has pitched better, it might be him going to the pen once Maine returns. Anyway 11 runs? Wow. Nick Evans 2 run tater, Wright 4 for 4 Church with 3 hits. Nice. Now let's hope the Mets can finally win a series for the first time in a while. Tough battle this afternoon Johan vs Carpenter. Could be another 1-nil 2-1 pitchers duel. Mets should've saved some runs for Johan, then again where were those runs for Livan the other night? As Joe Garagiola once wrote. Baseball is a funny game. You never know. You can get shut out one day & then put up 11 the next day. Of course watch the Mets score no runs again for Johan. We shall see. LET'S GO METS!!!!!!!!

[Todd Schuster]

luvthegame wrote:

Great game, everyone is playing hard. This is a scrappy gritty team, I like the way they are playing.
Ya Gotta Believe

Long live Frank Edwin McGraw Jr. He's up in Heaven watching.

[Nieve]

Yes, it's great to see a "nobody" come in like Nieve & consistently do a great job. High salaries & popularity don't make you a great player. Drive & hunger do! Especially when you know you have to fight for your position. A little competition is great for the team!

letsgomets wrote:

I am so glad the Mets found Fernando Nieve. He is such a godsend; when we need him the most he has come through. don't think it is a coincidence that the very first major league game he pitched was against our foes in the Bronx. I only hope that management keeps him in the rotation and throws that worthless Ollie the folly Perez into the bullpen where he belongs.
BTW, how many games has that sorry moron won for the Mets at his ridiculous salary?