BLAINE BOYER RUMORS & GOSSIP

Boyer opts for free agency...

Photo by Michael BaronBlaine Boyer made it through waivers but instead of accepting assignment he opted for free agency.  For a team to claim him they would have had to make room on the active roster.  Boyer's agent probably has feelers out for teams interested in him who have a better chance of making the playoffs.  If he doesn't sign a minor league deal with a contender he can...
Via Mets Fever  |  April 13, 2011

Blaine Boyer busts Mets for last time

The Blaine Boyer experiment, mercifully now over, sounds exactly like a story about Las Vegas I heard just a few weeks ago. My father made the trek to Sin City for business, with plenty to do. But along the way, a small group found their way to a blackjack table. An experienced card player, two pushes – on a 21 and 20 – was the best he could do in the first 10 hands. The odds...
Via Mets360.com  |  April 11, 2011

New York Mets Designate Blaine Boyer for Assignment

The New York Mets have designated Blaine Boyer for Assignment, according to Peter Botte of The New York Daily News. Boyer took the loss in the Mets game versus the Washington Nationals.  In two innings pitched, Boyer gave up four hits and four runs. Through the first week of the season Boyer was 0-2 with a 10.80 ERA. ]]>
Via PRO Rumors  |  April 10, 2011

Boyer red beard no more...

Blaine Boyer seemed more like an unlucky pitcher last night more then an ineffective pitcher.  A little better fielding by him along with a few more inches from Beltran and he's out of the inning still tied.  Pitches are a superstitious breed and after his outing he decided to shed his Big red beard.  Photo by Michael BaronAfter he was done pitching, Boyer went into the clubhouse...
Via Mets Fever  |  April 07, 2011

What’s the fascination with Blaine Boyer?

In a recent chat with Mets bloggers, Sandy Alderson was asked about Spring Training roster decisions, particularly the bullpen. Here was his response: “I think the career body of work is normally what gets a player into camp who is under consideration for the first time or who is put into a competition. I think you have to keep in mind career numbers and trends and strengths and...
Via Mets360.com  |  March 29, 2011

Boyer expected to make the team..

Last night most of us read the reports that Blaine Boyer has an out clause in his contract if he doesn't make the team. It's been speculated on several blogs how Boyer's contract will impact the pen, the journeyman righty has pitched well enough to make the team but is he worth losing Manny Acosta or Pedro Beato. The more I thought about I would demote Bobby Parnell,...
Via Mets Fever  |  March 24, 2011

Blaine Boyer Can Opt Out If Not On Mets Opening Day Roster

Recently discovered news by Adam Rubin says that Mets RHP Blaine Boyer is eligible to opt out of his contract next Thursday, March 31st if he is not on the Mets Opening Day roster. As this may make the bullpen decision difficult, it now means that Blaine Boyer in addition the Pedro Beato, Pat Misch or Manny Acosta must be on the opening day roster otherwise they must be returned...
Via Mets Merized Online  |  March 24, 2011

Boyer's clause makes the pen more complicated

Photo by Michael BarenAdam Rubin found a little known clause in Blaine Boyer’s contract in which the reliever can opt out if he doesn’t make the team by March 31st. In seven appearances (8 innings) Boyer has an ERA of 1.13, while striking out seven and only walking three. It appears that six spots are locked in the pen; Krod, Izzy, Buchholz, Parnell, Byrdak and Carrasco. The...
Via Mets Fever  |  March 24, 2011

D-Backs sign right-handed pitcher Blaine Boyer to one-year contract

From Arizona Diamondbacks Media Relations (PHOENIX, Ariz.) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Blaine Boyer, who was arbitration eligible, on a one-year contract, as announced by D-backs Executive Vice President and General Manager Josh Byrnes. Consistent with team policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Boyer, 28, was a combined 0-2 [...]
Via Fanster  |  December 11, 2009

Examining Blaine Boyer

Blaine Boyer had a successful 2005 season, but has dealt with injuries over the last two years. Now that he's preparing to make his return, he has the potential to provide the Braves bullpen with some depth - if he stays healthy.
Via BravesBlast  |  January 28, 2008
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