Author: Former Writer

Ike Davis To Rest Three More Weeks, Season Ending Surgery Looming

Mets first baseman Ike Davis spoke with reporters and it appears that he has suffered a setback. Davis announced that he has received a cortisone shot in his ankle to alleviate the pain that had developed after running last week. Davis will now rest for the next three weeks and hope that he can avoid season-ending microfracture surgery. Apparently, the reports that Davis was pain free last...

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Izzy’s Presence Must Remain For Now

Many of the Mets’ young relievers will agree that Jason Isringhausen’s presence in the bullpen this season has had a positive effect on all of them. Future closers Bobby Parnell and Pedro Beato have continued to develop and mature at the major league level this season. Dillon Gee has been a revelation. D.J. Carrasco, Tim Byrdak & Manny Acosta have been spotty at times, but...

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Judge Declares Mistrial In Roger Clemens Perjury Case

The judge in the Roger Clemens federal perjury trial abruptly declared a mistrial on the second day of testimony after the government inadvertently allowed the jury to hear statements from a U.S. congressman discussing the credibility of one of the key witnesses against the former All-Star baseball pitcher. Here’s the press release from the AP: The judge has declared a mistrial in the...

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Mets Farm Report: July 13th, 2011 – Gorski Still Undefeated, Vaughn Goes Yard for St. Lucie

Buffalo Bisons (OFF) Chris Scwhinden pitched a perfect inning of relief in the All-Star Game on just seven pitches. (Boxscore) Binghamton Mets (OFF) Jordany Valdespin was 0-for-2 with a strikeout and Josh Satin was 0-for-1 with a walk in the All-Star Game. (Boxscore) St. Lucie Mets 6 – Lakeland Tigers 5 He wasn’t even awful tonight, and yet this is by far Darin Gorski’s worst...

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A Closer Look At In-House Closing Options For The Mets

Trading Krod definitely hurts the Mets Chances of making a run this season.  But, as we all know it was a trade that had to happen. There are not many options in the immediate future to replace the now former all-star Mets closer.  Terry Collins has not named his replacement as of yet, but you would assume it it someone who is already on the current roster. As you look at the teams current...

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