Month: August 2012

Mets Lower Minors: Maron Rakes, Lara Pitches A Winner, Massie Shelled

St. Lucie – No Game Scheduled St. Lucie enjoyed the day off, but will begin a series against the Palm Beach Cardinals, sending RHP Rafael Montero (4-2, 2.51) to the mound against LHP Kyle Hald (2-1, 3.26) Asheville 3, Savannah 2  Michael Fulmer had a solid outing, but some late inning trouble by Chasen Bradford led to the Sand Gnats taking the loss Key Players: Cam Maron – 3 for 4, 1 RBI,...

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Mets Promote LHP Garrett Olson

Following the news that Tim Byrdak has a torn anterior capsule in his left shoulder, the Mets announced that Garrett Olson will be recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday. He will be added to the team’s active roster before today’s game against the Marlins. In 25 appearances for Triple-A Buffalo this year, Olson has made 21 starts and has a 4.56 ERA in 108.2 innings pitched....

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MMO Fair Or Foul: Phillip Evans Might Never Make It?

From time to time I will check out other Mets websites, and blogsites. I have as they say, some “friends in the biz,” and I enjoy seeing what they’re up to on occasion. Today I was on Mack’s Mets and I saw something there, an opinion by a “scout,” about one of our Mets farmhands, and I have a real problem with what I saw. I really don’t know what kind of...

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What A Difference A .323 Average Can Make

Nobody will ever mistake Ruben Tejada for Jose Reyes, especially after getting thrown out by a country mile while attempting to steal second base in Sunday’s loss to the San Diego Padres. For Tejada it was his second caught-stealing to go with his one stolen base this season. So he’s no speed demon, that’s for sure, but he does have other virtues. Last year, Jose Reyes was...

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Monday Minors Beat: Brandon Nimmo Making Noise, Meet Hansel Robles, Tyler Pill Exceeding Expectations

A lot of stuff went on down on the farm this weekend. Johan made a rehab start for Brooklyn. Tyler Pill continues to dazzle in the Florida State League. Nimmo and Evans heat up with the lumber, and much more. And thanks to our new and improved Mets minor league coverage, you don’t have to search the web to find out what happened. We’ve got you covered. Check inside this latest...

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