vs

 

Pedro Martinez (5-0, 2.82 ERA) Josh Johnson (3-2, 2.62 ERA)

 

Pedro looks for a 1 in the Right Colum

NY Mets (28-18) at Florida (14-31)

 

The Marlins got a much-needed sweep of the Cubs as they opened a nine-game homestand, which gets tougher with the Friday arrival of the National League East-leading Mets.

 

The series win against the Cubs was a welcome respite for the Marlins after dropping seven straight on the road. First-year manager Joe Girardi said that there have been some growing pains for the team, but the necessary adjustments are being made to get all the young Marlins where he wants them to be.

 

"You watch how people go about their business, what seems to motivate them, and you tailor your approach to that," Girardi said.

 

Girardi also said that while the Marlins' struggles so far this season have been difficult, it's a part in the process of developing a young team.

 

"You're going to go through a lot of different things, a lot of frustrating times over the course of the season," Girardi said.

 

The Marlins will be faced with a formidable task in the series opener Friday when they go up against Pedro Martinez, who has not lost yet this season, though he hasn't gotten a win in May.

 

Martinez will be matched up against Florida's Josh Johnson, who is 2-0 since moving to the starting rotation.

 

The two teams met earlier this season for a three-game set, one of which was postponed due to rain. The Mets won both meetings at Shea Stadium.

 

Pitching matchup

 

NYM: RHP Pedro Martinez (5-0, 2.82 ERA)

Martinez pitched seven shutout innings in his last start but took a no-decision, his fourth straight, when the Yankees came from behind to get the win.

 

FLA: RHP Josh Johnson (3-2, 2.62 ERA)

 

Johnson has looked strong since moving from the bullpen to the Marlins' starting rotation. The righty went 6 2/3 innings with two runs on five hits for a no-decision in his last start against the Devil Rays.

 

Player to watch

Mets first baseman Carlos Delgado batted .500 with four hits in a series against his former team earlier this season.

 

On the Internet

MLB.TV

Gameday Audio

 

 

On television

• FSN

 

On radio

• 560 WQAM, 1140 WQBA (Espa?ol)

LOL Pedro with the glamour shot. Let's keep the winning streak going!

Go Fish! If we win tonight, Fish4life, you HAVE to post the day game thread before 11 in case I go tomorrow!

 

 

I'll be out there one day this week. Hopefully sunday...I'm off tomorrow but I want to switch so I can see Nolasco *ding* and because my dad might be getting company seats! (SCORE!) Either way I will be working tonight, but I'll listen to the post game show! GO FISH beat the mets

Marlins +1.5 (+120) for me tonight.

Marlins +1.5 (+120) for me tonight.

 

 

:lol

 

Nice! I had them for the series against the Cubs...

I hope this thing gets played

I hope this thing gets played

 

ditto

 

Cam View of Dolphins Stadium

Beat the Mets step right up and Beat the Mets.

I hope this thing gets played

 

 

http://www.weather.com/outlook/events/mlb/...d=170323&epc=be

A rain delay to get Pedro out of the game would be nice.

A rain delay to get Pedro out of the game would be nice.

 

No

I'd rather beat the Mets with Pedro going personally. No reason to give the Mets (and their fans) an excuse.

:marlins

Tarp was just put on...

just took the tarp off the field

I'd rather beat the Mets with Pedro going personally. No reason to give the Mets (and their fans) an excuse.

 

If we beat Pedro tonight they'll blame the umps or something..

I would go out to the game if I was sure it wasn't going to rain and be delayed. :whistle

I would go out to the game if I was sure it wasn't going to rain and be delayed. :whistle

 

 

Me too. I have two tickets in section 101, but I am pretty sure it is going to rain. Oh well.

Florida Ov. 3 Runs -105

 

gimme 4 runs and a win

NY METS AT FLORIDA -- LINEUPS

NY METS								 FLORIDA							   
AVG  HR  RBI							AVG  HR  RBI   
Jose Reyes SS		   .254   5   25   Hanley Ramirez SS	   .335   2   18   
Paul Lo Duca C		  .293   3   13   Dan Uggla 2B			.315   6   23   
Carlos Beltran CF	   .259  13   32   Mike Jacobs 1B		  .220   5   27   
Carlos Delgado 1B	   .271  15   33   Miguel Cabrera 3B	   .335   8   39   
Cliff Floyd LF		  .221   5   16   Josh Willingham LF	  .269   7   30   
Xavier Nady RF		  .285   9   22   Jeremy Hermida RF	   .250   0	0   
Jose Valentin 3B		.231   2   10   Reggie Abercrombie CF   .229   3   12   
Kaz Matsui 2B		   .219   1	7   Miguel Olivo C		  .261   4   12   
Pedro Martinez RHP	  .105   0	1   Josh Johnson RHP		.000   0	0   
(5-0, 2.82)							 (3-2, 2.62)

David Wright out with back spasms.

Interesting no Wright in the lineup for the Mets.

Pedro will shut down the Fish for 8 innings while JJ will allow 1 run thru 9 and then Billy Wagner will come in and give up 2 runs.

 

*My Prediction*

Interesting no Wright in the lineup for the Mets.

 

he has back spasms

Interesting no Wright in the lineup for the Mets.

 

he has back spasms

Yay?

Interesting no Wright in the lineup for the Mets.

 

he has back spasms

Yay? Yay!