This just in from Terry Collins… The Mets are tossing around the idea of turning Justin Turner into an outfielder beginning next spring. That means two things basically; a hearty welcome back to Turner in 2013, and a pre-order for an extra case of Alka Seltzer for me. As is usually the case with our lovable losers, Turner has never played outfield in his major league career. But given his...
Read MoreKeith Law of ESPN, is reporting that the Mets have sent RHP Pedro Beato to the Boston Red Sox as the player to be named later in the trade they made to acquire catcher Kelly Shoppach. The Mets acquired Beato via the Rule 5 draft in 2010. Beato spent the entire 2011 season on the Major League roster, but lost significant time to the disabled list with a shoulder injury. The young right-hander...
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Are you happy with the direction of this team? Never mind all that 2014 mantra you keep hearing about, lets be honest here… When do you think the Mets will ever advance to an NLCS again? Seriously… Are You Happy With The Direction Of The Mets? Robert P. – A few months ago I would have said yes, now I’m back in a wait and see mindset. The Mets can’t fall back on...
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R.A. Dickey’s quest for a Cy Young hit a speed bump tonight in a bizarre 6-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. But Dickey will have to wait at least five more days to bolster his credentials. The knuckleballer served up a season-high three home runs to the Reds on Wednesday, dropping the Mets to a 6-1 loss. Dickey may have been thrown off his game when the umpires forced him to cut off a...
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Terry Collins told reporters in Cincinnati that he will use a modified six-man rotation beginning Sunday, when Jeremy Hefner will start in Washington. The one exception is that R.A. Dickey will continue to pitch every fifth day. This is weird… So a heavily taxed bullpen will be short a man and Josh Edgin is still the lone lefty. Jim Morrison was right…...
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