Billy Wagner returned to the Mets to make his first appearance in the major leagues in over a year, entering to a thunderous ovation from the Flushing Faithful. However, the Citi Field premiere of Enter Sandman did not help send the Braves to Never Never Land. Brian McCann pulled a long home run into the Pepsi Porch off Johan Santana in the fourth inning, which proved to be the difference...
Read MoreAccording to Steve Popper of the Bergen Record, citing an unnamed Mets player, Gary Sheffield has been released from the team. This would certainly be a blow to the team for the remainder of the season, as Sheffield was one of very few legitimate Major League bats in the Mets lineup. Originally signed to be a back up to Daniel Murphy and Ryan Church in the corner outfield positions, Sheffield...
Read MoreGet it? Okay, anyway. According to Espn.com, the Mets have announced that Billy Wagner has been activated from the disabled list. To make room for Wagner, the Mets have released pitcher Livan Hernandez. Hernandez was 7-8 with a 5.47 ERA. Hernandez started the year off strong, but since July 3rd at Philadelphia, he really hasn’t shown the Mets much. You know, the one thing I could never...
Read MoreINT AAA: Buffalo 0/5/1, Syracuse 3/8/1, Game 1 2b, ss Argenis Reyes 1 for 3, 2b, .287 cf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 3, .299 1b Nick Evans 1 for 3, .205 3b Mike Lamb 0 for 3, K, .258 rf Chip Ambres 0 for 2, BB, K, .254 ss Javier Castillo 0 for 2, K, .257 c Robinson Cancel 1 for 3, .242 lf Josh Petersen 0 for 3, 2 Ks, .254 Pat Misch 4 IP, 3 H, ER, 7 Ks, HR, 4.26 era, L (1-2), 67:44:23, 2:2:7 Atauro...
Read MoreWith all the talk of the Mets plans for 2010 and beyond, few if any have mentioned the bullpen. As one of the lone bright spots for the team this season, the bullpen is going to need some attention next season. Currently, the Mets have two ex-All-Star setup men on their roster in Billy Wagner and J.J. Putz. Although, both have options for next season it is highly unlikely either will be brought...
Read MoreThis season shortstop Wilmer Flores seems to have overtaken outfielder Fernando Martinez as the Mets top prospect. That said, there are many scouts out there who don’t think either of them are all they are cracked up to be. Yesterday, Tim Bontemps of the NY Post reported on what one scout had to say regarding the Mets number one prospect, Wilmer Flores. “I was not impressed at all. ....
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