Photo by Michael BaronAdam Rubin reports that the Mets have placed Fernando Martinez and Daniel Herrera on waivers to make room for Scott Hairston and Ronny Cedeno. Even if he's unclaimed Herrera can opt for free agency, since he was through waivers twice last year. Either the Mets don't plan to carry a second lefty or Herrera isn't the primary candidate for the position. I'm amazed that FMart is in the first round of cuts, maybe it's just because of how big a prospect he once was then his current value. Six seasons and not one of them has he been able to stay healthy for more then 90 games and he has chronic bad knees. If unclaimed FMart remains with the organization as his first time through waivers.One-time top prospect Fernando Martinez as well as left-hander Daniel Herrera may be in their final days with the organization. A source told ESPNNewYork.com that both players are on waivers to clear the roster spots for Scott Hairston and Ronny Cedeno. source ESP...
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Fernando Martinez going, going, gone... to the Astros
The Astros claimed Martinez, tweets ESPN NY's Adam Rubin. They had the first crack at Martinez in the waiver process, with MLB's worst record in 2011.
Baseball America named Martinez one of the top 100 prospects in the game before each of the 2007-10 seasons, and at age 23, he's worth a 40-man roster spot for new Houston GM Jeff Luhnow.
Injuries, selectivity...
Mets Waive F-Mart and Herrera
According to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York. Fernando Martinez and Daniel Herrera have both been put on waivers.
Earlier today, Rubin warned that the Mets still needed to clear two spots from their full 40-man roster to make room for recent signings Scott Hairston and Ronny Cedeno.
Martinez, 23, has faded as a prospect because of continual leg injuries. Even when healthy,...
Astros Claim F-Mart Off Waivers
According to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, the Astros have claimed OF Fernando Martinez off waivers.
Houston, which has first choice in waiver claims because of their MLB-worst record in 2011, selected the 23-year-old outfielder.
The Mets needed to clear 40-man roster spots for the additions of Scott Hairston and Ronny Cedeno, and chose to put Martinez as well as left-hander Daniel...
Astros claim Fernando Martinez off waivers
The Astros have claimed OF Fernando Martinez off waivers, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York.
Martinez, along with LHP Daniel Herrera were placed on irrevocable waivers earlier this week and their departures clear two spots on the 40-man roster for Jon Rauch and Frank Francisco.
Martinez hit .260 with eight HR and 30 RBI in 223 at-bats at Triple-A Buffalo, while batting .227...
Roster discussion- Two need to go...
This week the Mets signed two players to major league contracts, Scott Hairston is believed to have already been to NY for his physical and Ronny Cedeno's contract is awaiting a physical.With Mets roster already at 40 they need to make two moves; they can cut players outright, DFA a player hope they can make it through waivers and accept the assignment ( if they have the option...
Herrera Clears Waivers, Astros Claim F-Mart
Adam Rubin further reports that LHP Daniel Herrera has cleared waivers and will remain with the organization as a non-roster invitee to Spring Training. (Hat tip to SRT)
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According to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, the Astros have claimed OF Fernando Martinez off waivers.
Houston, which has first choice in waiver claims because of their MLB-worst record in 2011, selected...
Ex-Mets phenom Martinez claimed by Astros
It spoke to the reputation of Fernando Martinez that the Major League team with the top waiver priority, Houston, scooped up the outfielder in a process ending Wednesday. It was an expected outcome for the Mets, who recently spent hours in meetings debating whether or not to cut their former top prospect loose.
F-Mart waiver claim expires tomorrow
Fernando Martinez‘s waivers expire tomorrow afternoon. One scout says: “I guarantee a minimum of 5 teams put in a claim on him.”
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) January 10, 2012
Mets' reliever Daniel Herrera also let go
IT DID NOT take long for the Mets’ new regime to decide that Fernando Martinez would not be a part of the future; by mid-summer, team officials were privately calling the former top prospect a bust.
FMart claimed by Astros- end of the big three...
Photo by Michael BaronAround 2006 it was once dreamed that the Mets would have this stud group of outfielders, who were all home grown. Lastings Milledge in left field, Fernando Martinez in right field and Carlos Gomez in center field. Now there all gone and the only one who turned out productive for the Mets was Carlos Gomez who was the center piece in the Johan Santana trade. After...
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