Anthony McCarron of the Daily News is reporting that the Mets recalled left handed reliever Raul Valdes from Triple-A Buffalo and that he will be available for tonight’s game. Valdes was 0-1 with a 3.68 ERA in 29.1 innings pitched this season. To make room for Valdes, Fernando Tatis was placed on the 15-day DL with a sprained right shoulder. The Mets said Tatis will undergo further testing at the Hospital for Special Surgery tomorrow. Jerry [...]

In today’s New York Post, Mike Puma reports that Jerry Manuel is desperate for another arm in his bullpen and that he plans to address the matter with GM Omar Minaya. “Manager Jerry Manuel planned to speak with team brass last night about the possibility of adding a seventh reliever, after the Mets emptied their bullpen yesterday in a 9-5 victory over the Nationals.” Whether you think Jerry Manuel has done a poor job of handling [...]

We usually tend to take our rights and freedoms for granted; as if they were a given. I’ve come to believe, over time, that it’s not so much anyone’s fault but a result of the success of those that have given so much of themselves.  Their success in keeping us free, demands that we step back and give proper thanks. The comfort of knowing that here on this Fourth of July 2010, that we can [...]

AAA International League: Buffalo 10/12/0, Syracuse 2/7/1 2b Justin Turner 2 for 5, 2 runs, 2b, 2 RBI, K, .272 ss Luis Hernandez 3 for 4, run, 3b, 2 RBI, .400 cf Jorge Padilla 1 for 4, run, RBI, K, .333 1b Mike Jacobs 1 for 3, 2 runs, HR, RBI, 2 BBs, K, .258 lf Lucas Duda 0 for 4, RBI, K, .292 rf Fernando Martinez 2 for 4, 2 runs, HR (6), 3 [...]

Brian Stokes. Fernando Nieve. Raul Valdes. Sean Green. No, I am not listing the all “keep those guys off my team” list – this is a listing of the guys Jerry Manuel has ridden like a 1981 Chevy Astrovan across the border. Jerry Manuel is to the concept of MLB bullpens and how to keep them productive for long periods of time as Dusty Baker is to the concept of pitch counts and not annihilating [...]

After trailing the Phillies’ Placido Polanco for most of the All Star balloting period, David Wright has been voted to the 2010 All Star Game as the National League starting third baseman. The NL’s RBI leader will be heading to his fifth straight All Star Game, his fourth as starter. Wright is currently batting .314 with 14 home runs and 64 RBI. “That’s what it’s all about. There’s no greater feeling of a kid wearing your jersey, seeing [...]

It’s that time of the year again where we celebrate the birth of an idea, an ideal, and the greatest nation in the world. While we enjoy all the grilling and all the fireworks with our friends and families today, let’s remember all the sacrifices that were made to make this celebration of freedom possible. Thanks to all the service men and women who keep freedom ringing for all of us both at home and abroad. Life, Liberty, and [...]

Just last week my boss called me into his office and pointed out a mistake I had made. It was something stupid on my part. He gave me an FYI, we talked about it for a couple minutes and I went back to my desk. However, when I returned, I didn’t have to listen to everyone telling me that I suck or hear my co-workers whispering that I never should have been hired. Yes, K-Rod’s [...]