Plax 4 Prez Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Bannister Makes Debut Versus Washington On the Mets first off-day of the season, at least one of them will be working. Brian Bannister, who seldom lets them see him sweat, needs to perspire. Bannister will be at Shea Stadium on Tuesday morning to get the juices flowing and occupy some of the moments preceding his big-league debut. The youngster makes his Major League debut on Wednesday, completing the eight-week transition from the possible starter in Norfolk's first game to starting the Mets' second game. One man's injury is another man's opportunity. Initially, Bannister was to have started the Mets' sixth game on Sunday. But a strained left hamstring for Victor Zambrano has accelerated Bannister's introduction to the big leagues. At one point, the change eliminated potential distractions. Bannister's family and friends had planned to attend the Sunday game, but were unsure they could attend when the change was made. On Wednesday, he said, "Everybody's coming." "But I'll be fine with it," Bannister continued. "I'd rather have them here." Pitching matchup NYM: RHP Brian Bannister (4-1, 3.18 ERA at Triple-A Norfolk in 2005) Bannister, son of former Astros and White Sox pitcher Floyd, is the third rookie to start the season in the Mets' rotation in a four-year period. Jae Seo and Tyler Yates starteds games as rookies in 2003 and 2004, respectively. WAS: RHP John Patterson (9-7, 3.13 ERA in 2005) Patterson is winless with two losses and a 6.20 ERA in five career starts at Shea Stadium. Player to watch Few who will gather in Shea Stadium on Wednesday night for the second game of this three-game series are likely to speak of Ryan Zimmerman in the same breath as David Wright. But the Nationals' 21-year-old third baseman may turn out to be for Wright what Nomar Garciaparra used to be for Derek Jeter. The two grew up about 30 minutes from each other in Virginia Beach. Now, they play the same position in the same division, and they are comparable in age, as Wright turned 23 in December. Zimmerman likes the Mets' pitching. With two hits on Monday, he has nine safeties in 17 career at-bats against Wright's team. On television • SNY On radio • WFAN 660 AM (English) Up next • Thursday: Nationals (Ramon Ortiz, 9-11, 5.36 ERA in 2005) at Mets (Pedro Martinez, 15-8, 2.82 ERA in 2005), 7:10 p.m. ET • Friday: Marlins (Jason Vargas, 5-5, 4.03 ERA in 2005) at Mets (Steve Trachsel, 1-4, 4.14 ERA in 2005), 7:10 p.m. ET • Saturday: Marlins (Dontrelle Willis, 0-0, 0.00 ERA) at Mets (Tom Glavine, 1-0, 1.50 ERA), 1:10 p.m. ET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jeans Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I have dibs on making tomorrows game thread. GO Mets! GO Bannister! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 I have dibs on making tomorrows game thread. GO Mets! GO Bannister! lol...if you want I'll delete this one and let you remake it... just let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jeans Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 It's here. It doesn't matter that much to me, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 It's here. It doesn't matter that much to me, lol. Well now that we have the first game outta the way do you guys think we'll come out strong?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jeans Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Well now that we have the first game outta the way do you guys think we'll come out strong?? Everything lies on Bannisters shoulders today, the offense will hopefully give him a hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jeans Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Plus I have faith Lo Duca has worked especially hard with Brian since it was announced that he was in the rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 Plus I have faith Lo Duca has worked especially hard with Brian since it was announced that he was in the rotation. That great... even mets.xom is saying this game means alot for this kid's future... we better not boo this kid... I hate some of our fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 lets make it 2-0 before Pedro hits the mound We need Beltran and Delgado to get nice hits, and lets see if Floyd's prediction comes true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jeans Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Plax check out the post I made about sportswrath on mets.com board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateb Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 It snowed today in NY. It's going to be freezing. Hopefully, that'll be to Bannister's advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jeans Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 It's really been warm since it snowed at noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateb Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 It's really been warm since it snowed at noon. A seven o'clock start at Shea should make for some raw conditions. That was pretty random today with the snow, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jeans Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Yeah I was sitting in class at noon and it was a fucking blizzard outside. After that I just walked home with a couple other people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 Plax check out the post I made about sportswrath on mets.com board. Is your name the same there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jeans Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 No, it's GiantMet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 No, it's GiantMet k, I'll check it out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 actually give me the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jeans Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 It did manage to get a lot of guests here but I only got one reply and it's from someone who told me not to sollicitate. LOL http://www.forums.mlb.com/ml-mets/messages?msg=162916.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 It did manage to get a lot of guests here but I only got one reply and it's from someone who told me not to sollicitate. LOL http://www.forums.mlb.com/ml-mets/messages?msg=162916.3 lol... for some reason nobody posts when you post another MB on thier site... but then you get like 80 guests ALMOST GAME TIME, GUYS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 It did manage to get a lot of guests here but I only got one reply and it's from someone who told me not to sollicitate. LOL http://www.forums.mlb.com/ml-mets/messages?msg=162916.3 lol... I'll bump it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jeans Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Nice Bannister, 1-2-3. I like his curve a lot. Last out was a little scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 Nice Bannister, 1-2-3. I like his curve a lot. Last out was a little scary. cool...keep me and the others informed.... GO METS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jeans Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Reyes hits a liner on the 10th pitch of his at bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 Reyes hits a liner on the 10th pitch of his at bat. Hell yeah!! Basehit.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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