With two roster spots open after Wagner was dealt to the Red Sox earlier today and Santana having season ending surgery, Mets have recalled up LF Nick Evans and LHP Pat Misch. Nick Evans played for the Mets earlier this season after Fernando Martinez got injured. Nick Evans is batting .250 with 1 homerun and 6 RBIs. Pat Misch was recently sent down after activating Wagner, but will be called...
Read MoreThe Mets got a bit of bad news and good news after the results of Johan Santana’s MRI came back only minutes ago. According to a Mets press release, Johan Santana will require minor elbow surgery that will shut him down for the rest of this season. The good news is that he is expected to make a full recovery by the time pitchers and catchers report next spring. I know surgery is never a...
Read MoreThe Mets played one heck of a series against the Phillies this weekend, sweeping Philly and securing their lead atopthe NL East, pushing the Phillies back 16.5 games in the division. At this point, don’t be surprised if the Nats don’t pass the current 4th place team. Then their only hope would be to play spoiler. What a series for this Mets team, that is simply on fire. Who would...
Read MoreAccording to a Tweet from SNY news director Brad Como, Billy Wagner has indeed been traded. SNY has learned that the Mets have traded Billy Wagner to the Red Sox for 2 players to be named later. The news is also being reported on the Mets flagship radio station, 660 WFAN. I’m anxious to learn all the details and if the Mets had to kick in any cash to complete the deal. I reported earlier...
Read MoreI have to hand it to the New York Mets for doing an excellent job of putting that 1969 Mets tribute together. It was so touching to see all those great Mets of the past, together again for one last time. Unfortunately, many of those who played for the Amazin’s in that magical season have passed on, but I’m sure they were smiling down on their former teammates and even helped to hold...
Read MoreINT AAA: Buffalo 4/11/1, Scranton 0/5/0 ss Argenis Reyes 2 for 5, 2b, RBI, K, .283 rf Jesus Feliciano 3 for 5, 2b, K, .306 cf Chip Ambres 0 for 4, K, .252 1b Mike Lamb 0 for 4, K, .256 3b Javier Castillo 1 for 4, run, K, .251 lf Jason Dubois 1 for 4, run, 2b, 2 Ks, .157 c Rene Rivera 2 for 4, run, 2b, RBI, .244 dh Josh Petersen 1 for 4, RBI, .257 2b Luis Rivera 1 for 3, run, RBI, BB, .307 Chris...
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