Terry Collins
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 22: Ike Davis #29 of the New York Mets looks on as Manager Terry Collins #10 argues with first base umpire Phil Cuzzi over the validity of Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds go ahead double in the ninth inning during their game on May, 22, 2013 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
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So again we’ll hopefully see in the next few days where we stand and where it’s at and let him have a chance to take into the game what he tried to work on last night and see if it works.
He’s struggling and these guys are bothered by the fact they’re not helping their teammates. He’s one of the best teammates and that’s why he stayed on this club last year
When you saw what he did last night you say to yourself, ‘Is this the time? Is now the time?’ ... Right now the focus has to be on what’s best for Ike Davis and his baseball future because he’s a big piece of this puzzle. It’s eating him up and that’s where you’re concerned because again, when all is said and done, he’s a human being. He’s a guy that’s trying his heart out.More quotes »
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Slumping Ike Davis strikes out four more times
Mets and Braves were tied at 5 when the game was delayed by rain after eight innings.Before the game, Mets manager Terry Collins insisted that Davis had yet to reach a critical point. According to Collins, the team has yet to call Davis in for a meeting about 5/24/13 Read more »
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Blown save 'uncharacteristic' for Mets closer Bobby Parnell
manager Terry Collins praised closer Bobby Parnell for his work this season, calling the righthander "absolutely brilliant." But in what Collins called an "uncharacteristic" outing Wednesday, Parnell allowed the go-ahead run to score in the Mets' 7-4 loss Read more »
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Yankees vs. Mets a surprising comparison
stand at .725.The Yankees have also succeeded by stacking their hottest hitters at the top of the lineup, as opposed to Terry Collins approach of trying to lengthen his lineup by spreading out his best batters.The only four positions in the Yankees lineup Read more »
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Collins not getting ahead of himself with Matt Harvey
for the Mets . Which meant that Tuesday was a time to mull how the mere anticipation of a Harvey outing might affect manager Terry Collins ' strategy."I know he's a story,'' Collins said before Tuesday night's's 4-0 loss to the Reds. "I know all through baseball Read more »
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Atop lineup, Daniel Murphy puts Mets on top vs. Cubs
the Mets' offense reeling, manager Terry Collins juggled his starting lineup for the 33rd time this season, moving Daniel Murphy into the leadoff spot for the first time since 2009. On Sunday afternoon, the timing proved perfect.Murphy's solo homer in the Read more »
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Collins: Have to focus on what's best for Ike
Terry Collins watched Ike Davis record a golden sombrero on Friday night, the Mets manager couldn't help but think about whether it was time to finally demote Davis to Triple-A. "When you saw what he did last night you say to yourself, ‘Is this the time? Is 5:28 PM from ESPN Read more »
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Bobby Parnell to pitch the ninth inning when Braves-Mets resume play
mound in the top of the ninth inning when last night’s game between the Mets and Braves is resumed at 6:10, Mets manager Terry Collins said. The game will be tied at five with Ramiro Peña due up to lead off, followed by Andrelton Simmons at the top of the 5:18 PM from NJ.com Read more »
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A Real Cliffdweller
by having his routine interrupted in advance of the regularly scheduled game? During which inevitable losing streak will Terry Collins blame “that suspended game with the Braves” for upsetting the Mets’ finely honed equilibrium? Do they make sombreros in platinum? 3:12 AM from Faith And Fear In Flushing Read more »
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Winning would get flailing Davis off the hook
in all four of his trips to the plate to give him one hit and 18 strikeouts in his last 42 at-bats. “I’m not sure,” manager Terry Collins said, when asked how much longer the Mets could stick with Davis. “Right now, we have to do what’s best for Ike Davis. 2:46 AM from New York Post Read more »
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Hudgens: Don’t roll dice on Ike in Vegas
to Las Vegas. The final call will be made by general manager Sandy Alderson with opinions sought from Hudgens and manager Terry Collins, among others. The Mets nearly sent the first baseman to Triple-A last year as he battled a prolonged slump, but ultimately 2:42 AM from New York Post Read more »
