Author: Joe D

Isringhausen Comes Full Circle

It didn’t take long for GM Sandy Alderson to act after yesterdays debacle by the bullpen that cost starter Chris Young a well deserved win. For reliever Jason Isringhausen however, it was opportunity knocking as he replaces the ousted Blaine Boyer who was cut minutes dater his meltdown. “We need some innings,” Alderson said. “We’re not getting the results we...

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Mets Cut Boyer and Duda, Promote Izzy and Iggy

After today’s 7-3 loss to the Nationals, the Mets announced two moves intended to bolster an already spent and woefully ineffective bullpen. Blaine Boyer, who was largely responsible for todays loss and had a 10.80 ERA so far this season, was released and designated for assignment. Boyer will be replaced by former Met Jason Isringhausen, who had a solid spring and was pitching in extended...

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Mets DL Ronny Paulino

The Mets placed Ronny Paulino on the15-day DL list before Sunday’s series finale against Washington.   The move couldn’t be backdated due to Paulino’s suspension, so the Mets expect him to play in some minor-league games before returning April 26. “It’s important for him to ramp it up these next 15 days so he can help us,” GM Sandy Alderson said....

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Sunday’s Mets Notes

CARLOS BELTRAN: Connected on two home runs last night for his 28th multi-home run game of his career… His last two home run game was on September 26, 2010 at Philadelphia… It was the eighth multi-home run game by a Mets player in Citi Field’s history… It was Beltran’s 16th multi-home run effort as a member of the Mets, tying Dave Kingman for the third-most in team...

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Mets Flash: Beltran Blasts A Pair, Ike Remains Hot

The Mets picked up their first win of the season at Citi Field thanks to a big night by Carlos Beltran and Ike Davis. Beltran blasted a two-run homer in his first at-bat to put the Mets up 2-0 in the first inning, then after the Mets lost the lead, he belted a solo shot in the fourth to tie the game at 3. In his third at-bat, Beltran nearly missed becoming the first Met every to homer three...

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