The team announced Wednesday night that it will recall right-handed pitcher Josh Stinson from Double-A Binghamton and purchase the contract of infielder Josh Satin from Triple-A Buffalo prior to Thursday’s game against the Marlins at Citi Field. Neither player has prior Major League experience. Stinson went 3-7 with a 7.44 ERA during 13 starts at Buffalo this year before being sent to work...
Read MoreSome news fron Buffalo where general manager Sandy Alderson is visiting with the Bisons. [blackbirdpie url=”https://twitter.com/#!/BNHarrington/status/109072128124530689″] [blackbirdpie url=”https://twitter.com/#!/BNHarrington/status/109072314691362819″] Tough news on Mejia, no doubt… But typically, recovery time for Tommy John surgery is 12-15 months, so not a...
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I’m not usually too keen on tipping my cap to players not wearing Mets uniforms, but this could not be overlooked. In an incident that was sort of forgotten in the Mets doubleheader sweep of the Marlins two days ago, Marlins third baseman Greg Dobbs did something that transcends the sport. In the ninth inning of the first, game Dobbs ripped a line drive into the first few rows along the first...
Read MoreIf last week’s frightening thought of putting Mike Pelfrey in the closer role wasn’t bad enough, here is something just as baffling from Andy Martino of the Daily News. Imperfect circumstances call for creative solutions, and in recent weeks the Mets have kicked around many ideas for 2012. In that spirit, a well-placed front office source said it is “a possibility” that the Mets...
Read MoreYou have to love the way middle infielder Ruben Tejada has sprung out of nowhere to become one of the team’s hottest hitters in August batting .364 with a .440 OBP and .500 SLG in 66 at-bats. On the year, Tejada has raised his batting average to .282, ahead of Justin Turner who is batting .257. Turner has cooled off considerably since getting off to a hot start after his promotion. Both...
Read MoreThe Mets released their roster for the Arizona Fall League on Tuesday. Reese Havens, a first-round pick in 2008, headines a list that also includes third baseman Jefry Marte, outfielder Juan Lagares and pitchers Collin McHugh, Brandon Moore and Taylor Whitenton. The two biggest names heading to the AFL this season are mega-prospects Mike Trout of the Angels and Bryce Harper from the Nationals....
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