Month: May 2010

It’s Time to Shea Goodbye to Jerry

So I spent the weekend away, away from the internet and for the most part away from the Mets outside of highlights on the MLB Network in the morning. Oh, by the way. Personal endorsement. If you have the option to watch MLB Network’s Quick Pitch or MLB Tonight instead of Sportscenter/Baseball Tonight. Do yourself a favor and flip to the MLB Network. Their coverage of the sport far surpasses any...

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Omar Flying To Atlanta: Is It Hammer Time For Jerry Manuel?

According to a tweet via David Lennon of Newsday, Omar Minaya will be making an unscheduled flight with the team to Atlanta for their series with the Braves, although the decision was not made during today’s game. I may be reading too much into this, but Jerry Manuel has been on the proverbial hot seat of late, and the team has lacked the life and enthusiasm that seemed so prevalent only two...

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Mets Notes: Calero Released, Plan For Mejia, Iggy Update

The Mets have released Kiko Calero, tweets David Lennon of Newsday. The Mets had signed Calero to a minor league deal back in March, but health was a big concern for the 35-year-old who failed to make the team this spring. Calero posted a 1.95 ERA in 67 relief appearances for the Marlins in 2009, but in ten appearances for the Bisons, he pitched 17 innings and recorded a 10.59 ERA. So much for...

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5/15 Minor League Report! HAVENS, BEAULAC, RATLIFF!

AAA International League: Buffalo 4/5/0, Norfolk 0/4/1 cf Jason Pridie 0 for 4, RBI, .273 rf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 3, run, BB, .356 1b Mike Jacobs 0 for 3, BB, .247 3b Mike Hessman 2 for 3, run, HR, 2 RBI, BB, K, .313 dh Val Pascucci 0 for 4, K, .125 2b Russ Adams 0 for 3, BB, K, .271 lf Andy Green 1 for 3, 2 runs, HR, RBI, BB, K, .302 c JR House 0 for 3, BB, .143 ss Ruben Tejada 1 for 4, .295...

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Ollie Plays For Ollie!

In the you knew it was coming department the Mets have taken Oliver Perez out of the starting rotation today.  As of right now there is no announcement on who will be taking his spot in the rotation.  Unfortunately Oliver Perez is currently staying on the active roster as he will be placed in the bullpen. Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork posted the following on his twitter account: “Ollie says...

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