Author: Joe D

Mets Activate Bay, Add Beato to 40, DFA Satin and Place Young On Paternity Leave

The Mets have announced that left fielder Jason Bay has been activated from the 15-day disabled list and reliever Pedro Beato from the 60-day disabled list. To make room for Jason Bay on the roster, the Mets have placed pitcher Chris Young on paternity leave. Meanwhile, the Mets designated Josh Satin for assignment to clear a spot for Pedro Beato. So in the last 24 hours, the Mets have...

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Rauch Out With Elbow Soreness, Ramon Ramirez Placed On DL, Jack Egbert Cut

The Mets have placed Ramon Ramirez on the 15-day disabled list with a strained hamstring. Miguel Batista has been activated from the disabled list, and will take Ramirez’s place on the active roster. Ramirez was the key player in the deal that sent Angel Pagan to San Francisco and was part of the revamped bullpen the Mets focused their effort and financial resources in the offseason. The...

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Mets News: Niese’s Heart Condition Is Not Serious, Tejada To Be Activated Friday

Mets starter Jonathon Niese says he’s OK after his heart started racing during a game over the weekend. Niese was pulled from the game after tossing six impressive innings in which he struck out ten batters. Yesterday, Niese said that he’s expecting to have a minor procedure during the All-Star break to help correct the condition that leads to his heart racing. He was checked by doctors Monday...

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My Thoughts On Last Night

Well as is usually the case Day One of the First Year Player Draft was filled with surprises. Mark Appel didn’t go first, or second, or even third, we was selected with the eighth pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates. I don’t remember seeing too many mocks that had shortstop Carlos Correa in the number one slot do you? In fact rumors circulated that Appel was not only a sure thing for the...

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Chris Young Starts On Tuesday, Mets Rotation Set For Nats/Yanks Series

Manager Terry Collins announced that right-hander Chris Young will make his long anticipated return to the rotation on Tuesday when the Mets begin a big three game series against the Nationals. Young will be on a strict pitch count and is expected to throw between 80-85 pitches, with a limit of 90 according to Collins. Miguel Batista will also be back and will most likely back up Young after his...

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