Month: April 2009

Jerry Manuel Sounds The Alarm

The Mets could have upgraded the rotation this off season, but instead they chose to bring back the same 1-4 starters and fill the fifth spot with Livan Hernandez who will try to salvage the final game of the series this afternoon against the Cardinals. Manuel was visibly frustrated and not his usual candid self during last nights post game press conference. He is clearly dismayed with his under...

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Figueroa Refuses Assignment To AAA, Opts For Free Agency

Adam Rubin of the Daily News reports that Nelson Figueroa who was designated for assignment by the Mets immediately after his last start, has cleared waivers and will refuse an assignment to AAA Buffalo. A source told the Daily News that Figueroa has decided to become a free agent instead which means he can now sign with any team of his choosing. Figueroa was reportedly shocked and pretty broken...

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Will Everyone Chill Out About Beltran Already…

I wish everyone would stop flapping about Beltran not sliding already. All day I’ve read and heard nothing but countless swipes and insults at the guy, negative posts and articles, trash talking on him like crazy on sports talk radio, and even getting his head bashed in on SNY. Enough already! The way the play developed anything could have happened including getting caught up in a rundown...

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4/22 Minor League Report! Familia!

Buffalo 1, Scranton 6 Freddy Garcia allowed 3 runs on 5 hits and 3 walks in 6 inning in his first outing of the season, enough for the loss tonight, as the Bisons had another inept showing offensively, collecting 8 hits and a walk, but they were just 1 for 6 with RISP and left 7 on base. Nick Evans’ horrific nightmare continued in Buffalo with another 0-fer, with 2 more Ks. Rene Rivera (0...

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Meet Me in St. Louis, Luis … and Bring the Rest of the Mets With You!

Not too long ago, Mets fans were second-guessing the decision to sign Luis Castillo to such a long-term deal. But Castillo is off to an amazing start this year, beginning last night 4th in the league in hitting, and he continued his hot streak last night against the Cardinals. David Wright, on the other hand, is 3rd in the league in strikeouts. And while his defensive skills only get more...

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