Month: June 2009

Fernando Martinez – Early Warning Signs?

Ryan Church is currently playing at Port St. Lucie with fellow detainee Jose Reyes. While Reyes is expected be activated on Friday, Church should be making his return on Sunday. The question as to who gets cut from the 25-man roster is an easy one when Reyes returns, but what happens when Church returns? Is it the end of the line for F-Mart? Adam Rubin asks that same question on his blog this...

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It Feels Like September in June

Now, as Jose Reyes is put on the DL and viruses and other nagging injuries are affecting more of the Mets, it feels like they are all jumping overboard while that big ship known as the Philadelphia Phillies has just blown right by, making the water choppy around those NYM lifeboats.

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Mets Prospect Brad Holt Is Rocketing Through The Minors

Some great news on the Mets prospects front, courtesy of Adam Rubin, Mets officials say Brad Holt is on a similar trajectory to Mike Pelfrey. So Holt, the 33rd overall pick in the draft one year ago and the fastest-rising pitching prospect in the organization, was promoted to Double-A Binghamton on Wednesday. He could even make an impact in the major-league rotation if the need still exists late...

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Alex Cora and Carlos Beltran To Play Tonight!

Carlos Beltran has declared himself ready to play and will be in tonights lineup when the Mets take on the Pirates at PNC Park. Alex Cora will also be in tonight’s lineup and leadoff. According to Adam Rubin, Carlos Beltran said he lost at least five pounds as a result of what he labeled a stomach virus or food poisoning, but said he’s ready to return to the lineup. “I feel...

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Morning Grind – Wright’s Streaks Are Killing Me, And Please Fire These Guys!

The Morning Grind is the place for Mets fans to sound off on anything and everything! An open thread for ranting and raving about the Mets, completely raw and uncensored! Whats Bugging Me 1. David Wright – I’ve just realized that my freaking mood swings lately are directly related to David Wright’s cold and hot streaks at the plate. Would it be asking so much to have just a...

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