If you have not already heard, the Brewer’s recently released Jeff Suppan.  Jeff has had a miserable season to date posting an 0-2 win loss record, an ERA of 7.48, and an average of 3.7 BB/9 innings.  With the Brewer’s responsible for Suppan’s $10.08 million dollar salary for 2010 including a $2 million dollar buyout at the end of 2010, Suppan would most likely be looking to sign a minor league contract at the league minimum [...]

Orioles infielder Ty Wigginton wants to remain with the Orioles if the alternative is receiving little playing time elsewhere, according to Dan Connolly of The Baltimore Sun. Wigginton told Connolly that he’s not campaigning for a deal and enjoys playing in Baltimore: “If I were to go somewhere, I’d want it to be somewhere I could contribute,” the 32-year-old said. “But I love the city of Baltimore, and I love playing here for these fans.” [...]

Hisanori Takahashi will get another chance partly because he deserves it, but also because the Mets don’t have much choice. Takahashi has started four games; two sparkling and two stinkers. What the Mets have learned is when the unraveling starts it comes quickly, and trouble usually comes around the fifth and sixth innings. He began to tire at this time against the Yankees and Phillies, and yesterday. However, he lost it early against the Padres, [...]

The Mets are expected to callup outfielder Jesus Feliciano from Class-AAA Buffalo in time for tomorrow’s game against the San Diego Padres. After toiling for 13 seasons in the minors, Feliciano will finally get his first taste of big league action. Coincidentally, the promotion and realization of his Major League dream may even be announced officially tonight, his birthday, when he turns 31 years old. Feliciano will be fresh off of his big five hit game [...]

With the Major League Baseball draft beginning today, the New York Mets, coming off their sweep at home of the Florida Marlins, will be in a very good position with the 7th overall pick in the first round. Sach C has done an impressive job by breaking down the many high school and college prospects recently. It’s a definite must read and I recommend everyone to check those out. The Mets last two first round [...]

Rightfielder Jeff Francoeur is on fire, and over his last eleven games, he is batting .451 with a .500 OBP, .559 SLG, and a 1.023 OPS. The streak coincides with the meeting he had with manager Jerry Manuel before the first game of the Phillies series. Manuel told Francoeur to tune out all the advice he had been getting and follow his own instincts, those same instincts that had him leading the Mets in nearly every offensive [...]

AAA International League: Buffalo  8/11/1, Norfolk 6/15/4 cf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 6, 2 RBI, K, .385 2b Justin Turner 1 for 4, RBI, BB, .281 dh Mike Jacobs 2 for 5, 2b, K, .287 3b Mike Hessman 0 for 3, BB, .287 lf Mike Cervanek 0 for 5, .231 rf Russ Adams 1 for 5, run, HR, RBI, K, .264 1b Val Pascucci 2 for 4, 2 runs, BB, .250 ss Andy Green 2 [...]

The Mets completed their three-game sweep of the Marlins this afternoon at Citi Field, where they fought back from a 5-run deficit to win 7-6. They continue their success at home, and improve their record at Citi Field to 22-9. Game Summary Hisanori Takahashi looked good through the first three innings, until his second time through the Marlins lineup. He then gave up a solo home run to Dan Uggla, his 13th of the season, [...]

According to Andy Martino of the Daily News, MLB has told the Mets that they intend to review the circumstances leading up to the Mets placing Oliver Perez on the disabled list and want a copy of his latest MRI which prompted the Mets to DL him on Saturday..  There are some conflicting reports that the Mets had sent Perez for an MRI on Friday which revealed tendinitis in the knee, and another report that Perez approached the Mets on [...]

AAA International League: Buffalo 12/22/0, Norfolk 9/15/1 cf Jesus Feliciano 5 for 6, 2 runs, 2b, RBI, .392 ss Justin Turner 1 for 5, 2 runs, .282 dh Mike Jacobs 5 for 6, 2 runs, 2 2b, 3b, 5 RBI, K, .284 1b Mike Hessman 2 for 6, run, 2b, RBI, 2 Ks, .291 2b Russ Adams 3 for 5, run, BB, .266 3b Mike Cervanek 1 for 5, run, RBI, K, .240 rf Val [...]