Bobby Parnell is on the hot seat again as an oblique injury to Frank Francisco has once again led the 27-year old reliever to assume the role of Mets closer. It’s a role he’s held three times before, but never could retain for more than a week or two and never with any success. While Parnell looks tantalizingly fit for the closers role by virtue of his devastating fastball which can...
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How many times have we seen this already this season… I’m talking about Terry Collins lamenting about what he could have done to prevent another bone-jarring moment in a Mets loss. He has compiled enough material to complete his own personal volume of a Book of Lamentations. Last night, was another typical Mets loss you can hang on the skipper of the Mets. Mike Vaccaro of the NY Post...
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After trying to survive an entire season with just one left-hander in the bullpen, the Mets came to their senses and called up southpaw Justin Hampson from Triple-A Buffalo. Hampson was 4-2 with a 2.13 ERA and two saves in 28 appearances with Buffalo, and lefty batters are hitting .218 against him this season. Hampson, 32, has a career 3.38 ERA in 79 appearances (one start) for the Rockies and...
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In somewhat of a surprise, the Mets have announced that Jordany Valdespin has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo to make room for shortstop Ruben Tejada who was activated from the disabled list and is batting second in tonight’s lineup. The Mets have also activated Ramon Ramirez from the 15-day disabled list, but have yet to announce a corresponding move. I was a little taken back to see...
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According to multiple reports, Kevin Youkilis’ nine-year career with the Boston Red Sox has come to an end. Youkilis was traded to the White Sox in exchange for pitching prospect Zach Stewart and utility player Brent Lillibridge, according to a White Sox official familiar with the deal. The Red Sox will also pick up a good portion of the $8 million that Youkilis is owed. The third baseman...
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