Month: March 2012

For the Right Price, Re-Signing Chris Young Is A Good Idea

MLB Trade Rumors reported yesterday that its likely that Chris Young will return to the Mets for the 2012 season. Despite pitching in only 6 games, Young was on track to have a great season.  Before tearing a capsule in his throwing shoulder, he was 2-0 with a 3.32 ERA. I like Chris Young.  When he was healthy, he gave the Mets some quality starts. Now that we are hearing about Young wanting to...

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Collins On Rash Of Injuries, Updated Injury Report

The outbreak of injuries at Mets Spring Training camp has become quite alarming. Terry Collins is very concerned as he bemoaned the number of players  he’s had to scratch off his lineup cards of late. “You better believe it’s troubling,” Collins said. “And we have no answers.” Collins is taking immediate action and has mandated that the players cut down the...

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What Should We Take From Santana’s Starts?

Johan Santana has started two games this spring, Sunday against Miami and Tuesday against St. Louis. During these starts he has pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing 3 hits, walking 2, striking out 2, and allowing 1 unearned run. So what do we take from this? These were his first two starts since the 2010 season, and to me Johan looks like he’s already getting settled in and well on his way to...

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Agreement With Nitkowski Seems Likely

Ken Davidoff of Newsday says the Mets are trying to sign free agent LHP C.J. Nitkowski, and an “agreement seems likely.” If the two sides come to terms, Davidoff says it will be for a minor league deal. Original Post 3/8 According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Nitkowski said the Mets seemed pleased with what they saw from him in his tryout today. “They liked what they saw,” Nitkowski said. “They...

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Mets Sign LHP John Mincone To Minors Deal

The Mets have announced that they have signed LHP John Mincone to a minor league contract. Mincone, a Huntington native, was originally drafted by the Cubs in the 11th round of the 2009 amateur draft. Last season, he pitched for the Windy City ThunderBolts of the Frontier League after being released by the Cubs and went1-2 with a 4.61 ERA in 13 innings. The 22 year old has a lifetime ERA of 4.11...

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