Jonathon Niese was called up from Triple-A Buffalo to replace the injured Fernando Nieve in the starting rotation. If he continues to pitch like he did tonight, he might not have to go back anytime soon.
After a rough first inning, Niese settled down and pitched beautifully for six additional innings. The offense came alive and [...]
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Via Mets Merized Online
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July 25, 2009
Buffalo 6, Indianapolis 3
2b Argenis Reyes 0 for 5, .263
3b Andy Green 3 for 5, 2 runs, 3b, 3 RBI, .231
cf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 5, .306
1b Mike Lamb 1 for 4, BB, .228
lf Nick Evans 2 for 4, run, 2b, BB, K, .155 (.268/.286/.414 since returning to Buffalo)
c Ninja Turtle (YAY KEITH, lol) 2 [...]
Via The Musings and Prophecies of Metstradamus
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July 26, 2009
"Some of you people oughta go find another way of living." -Bobby Knight, January 18th, 2000I think Russ Ortiz would be wise to listen to Coach Knight.Seriously, Ortiz is a pitcher that the Mets have owned recently. But even I wasn't naive enough to start getting excited on Saturday because of Ortiz's recent history against the Mets, since the recent injuries heaved...
Via New York Mets Fan Site
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July 26, 2009
The Mets acquired Francoeur from the Braves on July 10, 2009 in exchange for Ryan Church. This is an in depth look comparing Jeff Francoeur's 2007 and 2008 seasons.
Via Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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July 24, 2009
I was looking on Mets.com and I noticed Marty Noble's mailbag that it had some interesting Q/A's from fans.
Here are some of them:
Let's be realistic, the 2009 Mets should become Trade Deadline sellers. Contending teams like the Rays and Cardinals may be interested in bullpen help like Pedro Feliciano, Brian Stokes or Sean Green for much-needed prospects.
-- Bill...
Via Mets Merized Online
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July 27, 2009
Carlos Beltran had been playing with injuries throughout most of the early season. He occasionally had to miss a few games due to these aches and pains, but continued to play his way into the lineup with his hot start. When Beltran could not take the pain anymore in June, he became the latest casualty [...]
Via New York Mets ? New York Post
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July 26, 2009
HOUSTON -- It took some doing, but the Mets finally got Gary Sheffield to accept his trip to the disabled list yesterday. The move seemed to be long overdue with Sheffield unable to play since July 17 because of cramping in his right hamstring...
Via SFgate
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July 25, 2009
Trading Jonathan Sanchez largely became moot with his July 10 no-hitter. How could general manager Brian Sabean make a move like that? How could ownership sign off on it? Sabean confirmed the obvious on KNBR on Friday when he said the Giants need Sanchez,...
Via Faith and Fear
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July 27, 2009
"You again?"
"C'mon, let me in."
"You're not on the list."
"I can't get on the list unless you let me in."
"Then you're not getting in."
"Check it again."
"I've checked it every day for weeks. You're not on it."
"Take a closer look...toward the bottom."
"Sigh, all...
Via NJ.com
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July 26, 2009
HOUSTON -- They sat in sofa chairs only a couple feet apart, but said nothing to each other. Oliver Perez flipped through People magazine. Elmer Dessens read Sports Illustrated. They sat like this for more than 10 minutes Friday, like...
Via Miami Herald
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July 24, 2009
Johan Santana tries to slow down the red-hot Astros this evening, as the New York Mets start a three-game series with Houston at Minute Maid Park.
Via Bleacher Report
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July 24, 2009
As is always true around this time of year, the news feeds are full of trade rumors saying this player is going to that team, etc. The Mets have found themselves in the middle of these talks for the past few years, but seem to be keeping quiet this season. Maybe they feel like they're too far out already.
Maybe I agree with them.
There were some rumors...
Via Miami Herald
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July 26, 2009
Cuban veteran Livan Hernandez tries to make it two straight wins since ending a four-start losing streak today, when the New York Mets visit Minute Maid Park in the third and final game of a three-game series with the Houston Astros.
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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July 26, 2009
Some links to start your Sunday morning off right...
MLB.com's Anthony DiComo says not to assume Gary Sheffield will be traded. Sheff is currently on the disabled list, but may have been attractive to contenders in need of a bat because he can still produce (.286-.388-.481 in 245 PA) and the Tigers are paying pretty much his entire salary.
Bob Klapisch of The...
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July 26, 2009
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