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Sandy Alderson: “Jason Bay is Not Going Anywhere, Nor Is his Contract”
The New York Mets have announced that they will not ingest the remaining $33 million on Jason Bay’s contract. Mets general manager Sandy Alderson announced the moves shortly after telling the media that Bay will be a platoon player. Bay, 34 in september, is hitting .154/.248/.285 with 5 home runs and 11 rbi in 149 [...]
TweetWhen Will The New York Mets Hit Their Bottom With Bay?
There is an old adage in an alcoholic’s or drug addicts’ life that states change will only happen when you have hit rock bottom and you are truly ready for that change. Now I’m not implying that Fred and Jeff Wilpon or Sandy Alderson for that matter are on that level of destruction that they [...]
TweetZack Wheeler Has Good Triple-A Debut
The New York Mets acquired a top-level prospect last year from the San Francisco Giants for outfield veteran Carlos Beltran, who had begun to overstay his welcome in the Big Apple. After being rained out yesterday, RHP Zack Wheeler made his Triple-A debut today with the Buffalo Bisons against Syracuse. ESPN called Wheeler’s debut dominant, [...]
TweetWelcome to the Big Leagues Matt Harvey
Matt Harvey, in his first two starts since being called up from the New York Mets, was nothing short of stellar. After striking out 18 and only allowing two earned runs against the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants, respectively, Harvey finally got roughed up against the San Diego Padres. The last thing fans wanted [...]
TweetJohan Santana Tosses Three Scoreless Innings for Brooklyn Cyclones
Johan Santana hurled three scoreless innings in his rehab start for the Brooklyn Cyclones this afternoon. The Brooklyn Cyclones beat the Auburn Doubledays 8-0 but all eyes were on Johan Santana who threw for the first time since being put on the 15-day DL on July 20th. “I feel good”, said Santana. “My body had [...]
TweetR.A. Dickey Will Have to Wait Another Day for Win Number 15
When R.A. Dickey took the mound on Friday night, he was looking to win his NL-leading 15th game. However, it was not meant to be in the Padres 3-1 victory over the Mets. “It stings, because we should’ve won that game.” said Dickey. Dickey took a no-hitter into the fifth before it was broken up [...]
TweetNew York Mets Weekly Notes: 8/4/12
Johan Santana Update Johan Santana threw a successful bullpen session Thursday and will have a rehab start on Sunday with the Brooklyn Cyclones. Santana is on the 15-day disabled list with shoulder fatigue and a sprained ankle. Mets’ officials have stated that Santana is progressing well. Santana is expected to throw three innings on Sunday [...]
TweetNew York Mets Closer Frank Francisco Activated from DL
New York Mets close Frank Francisco was taken off the disabled list on Friday before the opening game of their series against the San Diego Padres. While Francisco is coming back from the DL, manager Terry Collins has said that it is highly unlikely that he will be able to use him in consecutive days. [...]
TweetThe Future May Be Bright For Mets Valdespin
Confidence and bravado are not traits that anyone can say New York Mets player Jordanny Valdespin lacks. Known for his brash phrase, “I’m the man right now” after hitting a three-run shot off Philadelphia Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon in May, Valdespin has been learning on the job from the veterans on the team. In a [...]
TweetTalk of R.A. Dickey Pitching on Three Days Rest Needs to Stop
Ever since the All-Star break ended, the New York Mets have been struggling. The pitching has not been how it was in the first half of the season and the offense is struggling to produce runs. Now with the final two-month stretch coming up before the playoffs arrive, the Mets chances of making the playoffs [...]
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