If the Mets decided to drop the youth movement with Dan Murphy and Fernando Martinez, Javier Valentin was probably in line for a promotion. The veteran catcher had been playing 1B, DH, 3B and the outfield while hitting .260, has been placed on the DL with a shoulder strain.Wily Mo Pena was limited to DH duties after fouling a ball off his shin/ankle when Fernando Martinez was promoted, after returning he quickly left a game with back spasms. The 27 y/o right handed all-or-nothing power hitter continues to hit when in the line-up. Pena played both games of a double header, one at 1B and the other in LF, as the cleanup hitter he went 4-7 raising his average to .270 ( including a two out RBI). Pat Misch made his first start since being claimed off waivers from the Giants, the 27 y/o left hander lost the game, allowing four runs on six hits but only walked one while striking out five.Argenis Reyes returned from the DL and Emil Brown returned from the reserve roster, after clearing waive...
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Dan Murphy,
Fernando Martinez,
Javier Valentin,
Argenis Reyes,
Emil Brown,
Chip Ambres,
Javier Castillo,
Eddie Kunz,
Elmer Dessens,
Nelson Figueroa,
Wily Mo Pena
TEAMS: New York Mets, Chicago White Sox
TEAMS: New York Mets, Chicago White Sox
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