Found June 23, 2009 on
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The Mets had a busy and curious day yesterday as far as transactions go. Here’s a list of what they did yesterday:
Recalled Fernando Martinez from AAA Buffalo
Sent John Maine to minors for a rehab assignment
Designated Connor Robertson for assignment
Released Bobby Kielty
Designated Wilson Valdez for assignment
Released Wily Mo Pena
Released Javier Valentin
Sent Ken Takahashi to Buffalo
Placed [...]
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June 21, 2009
John Maine will throw a rehab start this week, with the goal of returning next weekend. If Maine’s rehab start goes well, then he will take Tim Redding’s start on Saturday against the Yankees, with Redding moved to long relief.
Our other injured starter, Oliver Perez will begin a rehab assignment Monday in Port St. Lucie, [...]
Via NY Daily News
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June 23, 2009
John Maine allowed one run on two hits while walking three and striking out one in a four-inning appearance Monday night for Single-A St. Lucie, his first rehab appearance as he works his way back from shoulder problems.
Via Mets Fever
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June 22, 2009
I'm not really sure how this makes sense, but I guess I can't see the big picture.The Buffalo Bison's have announced that they have released Wily Mo Pena and Javier Valentin.Valentin has been on the disable list since June 15th with a shoulder strain, prior to that he hit .260 while catching, playing 1B, 3B and left field. Many speculated that he would have been called up instead...
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June 22, 2009
According to several sources including Bart Hubbuch of the NY Post, the Buffalo Bisons released outfielder/first baseman Wily Mo Pena and infielder Javier Valentin today.
The Mets released two veterans, outfielder Wily Mo Pena and infielder Javier Valentin, from Triple-A Buffalo today while activating newly claimed left-handed reliever Arturo Lopez to the Bisons’ roster. Pena had five [...]
Via NY Baseball Digest
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June 22, 2009
via Bart Hubbach
John Maine threw four innings (60 pitches), allowing one run on two hits and three walks in a Single-A rehab game today in Florida.
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June 22, 2009
The Mets could be close to having seven starting pitchers for five spots. Before his team's 10-6 loss to the Rays yesterday, manager Jerry Manuel said Oliver Perez and John Maine could be ready to rejoin the team by next week, depending on how...
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June 23, 2009
The last time the Mets needed a middle infielder, when Ramon Martinez went down, Argenis Reyes was on the minor league disabled list, so Omar went out and obtained Wilson Valdez.It now appears the Mets are hoping to stow Valdez back in AAA as an insurance plan, if he makes it through waivers and accepts assignment. Jerry Manuel hinted that the pitchers promoted ( Dessens/Misch) were...
Via NY Daily News
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June 21, 2009
Oliver Perez may return to the Mets as a reliever within a week, Jerry Manuel indicated. John Maine's return to the rotation appears likely after Monday night's rehab appearance.
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June 25, 2009
The Mets' phone-book sized disabled list is about to get shorter, though not in time for the Yankees. John Maine and Oliver Perez each threw a bullpen session yesterday at Citi Field, and both pitchers claimed they are just days away from coming...
Via NY Daily News
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June 25, 2009
Mets fans will have to wait just a little longer for the long-awaited returns of pitchers John Maine and Oliver Perez. Each will start a minor league game on Saturday, probably for Triple-A Buffalo and Class A Brooklyn.
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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June 22, 2009
How about another Mets transaction? This time they designated reliever Connor Robertson for assignment, according to a team press release. He had a 5.10 ERA in 30 IP split between Double-A and Triple-A this year after being acquired in exchange for Scott Schoewenweis this offseason.
You can keep track of all the moves the Mets made today here.
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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June 22, 2009
Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post reports that the Mets designated Wilson Valdez for assignment to make room for pitchers Elmer Dessens and Pat Misch. The roster shuffle comes partially because Carlos Beltran is headed for the DL. In 26 plate appearances for the Mets, Valdez hit .208/.269/.333. The 31-year-old played both middle infield positions.
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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June 22, 2009
Lots of roster moves for the Amazin's today. Bart Hubbuch tweets that in addition to Wily Mo Pena and Javier Valentin, the Mets have also released outfielder Bobby Kielty. The former Oakland cult hero was hitting .231-.394-.346 in just 33 plate appearances for Triple-A Buffalo.
Via Rising Apple
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June 22, 2009
Today Mets fans received some not so great news. Carlos Beltran, after going public with his injury on Sunday, will be heading to the 15 day DL. The Mets also DFA’d power bat Wilson Valdez, optioned Ken Takahashi to Triple A Buffalo, and recalled Elmer Dessens and Pat Misch from the minors. These items are [...]
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