MIGUEL BATISTA RUMORS

Mets sign Batista, Cabrera to minor league deals

The New York Mets have agreed to minor league contracts with right-handers Miguel Batista and Fernando Cabrera, inviting both to spring training. The 40-year-old Batista split last season between the St. Louis Cardinals and Mets, going a combined 5-2 with a 3.60 ERA. He appeared in 35 games, making five starts. Batista was 2-0 with a 2.64 ERA in nine games (four starts) with the...
Via AP on Fox  |  January 10, 2012

Quick Hits: F-Mart, Herrera On Waivers, Mets Re-sign Batista And Two Others

Yesterday we learned that the Mets had placed former #1 prospect Fernando Martinez on Waivers along with lefty reliever Daniel Herrera.  The news was not that shocking since rumors about his possible release had surfaced a few days earlier.  Top prospect to waiver wire is a long drop in two years.  F-Mart was hailed to have all the tools but none of the durability needed to fully...
Via BigAppleMetsTalk  |  January 10, 2012

Mets Sign Three To Minor League Deals

The New York Mets today announced the club has signed righthanded pitcher Miguel Batista and righthanded pitcher Fernando Cabrera to minor league contracts and invited both to major league Spring Training. Batista, 40, split last season between St. Louis and the Mets, finishing 5-2 with a 3.60 ERA (24 earned runs/60.0 innings) in 35 games, five starts between the two clubs. The 6...
Via Mets Merized Online  |  January 10, 2012

Mets re-sign RHP Miguel Batista, Add RHP Fernando Cabrera and SS Sean Kazmar to minor league squad

Here's the team's official announcement: The New York Mets today announced the club has signed RHP Miguel Batista and RHP Fernando Cabrera to minor league contracts and invited both to major league Spring Training. Batista, 40, split last season between St. Louis and the Mets, finishing 5-2 with a 3.60 ERA (24 earned runs/60.0 innings) in 35 games, five starts between the...
Via Mets Chronicle  |  January 10, 2012

Mets showing interest in re-signing Miguel Batista

Jon Morosi of FOX Sports says the Mets are interested in re-signing Miguel Batista. Batista was released by the Cardinals in June, as he went 3-2 with a 4.60 ERA in 26 appearances and one start, walking 19 batters and allowing 27 hits in 29 1/3 innings this season. The Mets signed him to a minor league contract on July 5 and went 2-0 with a 2.64 ERA in nine games and four starts...
Via Matthew Cerrone's Mets Blog  |  December 06, 2011

And By The Way… Miguel Batista Pitched A Gem Yesterday

BATISTA TOSSED A GEM IN SEASON FINALE Lost amid all the celebration and controversy of Jose Reyes leaving yesterday’s game in the first inning and ultimately securing the batting title, was the brilliant effort by 40-year old starter Miguel Batista. The veteran right-hander tossed a heck of a game – a complete game two-hitter that helped the Mets end their season on a positive...
Via Mets Merized Online  |  September 29, 2011

Z-Cap: Batista reaches 100th victory as Mets defeat Marlins 7-5

I’m not sure anyone expected 40-year-old Miguel Batista, who hadn’t won a start since July of last year, to come out and toss the kind of game he did tonight.  The 17-year veteran pitched six strong innings against the Marlins while allowing only two runs en route to his 100th career win. #bbpBox_109455905602535424 a { text-decoration:none; color:#0084B4; }#bbpBox_109455905602535424...
Via MetsZilla  |  September 01, 2011

Happy Ending for Miss Iowa, Miguel Batista

"I think I could probably take his job after that pitch." (Miss Iowa Katherine Connors, via Nationals.com, 7/30/2010) Miss Iowa throws out first pitch at Nationals Park Rizzo might want to give her a look depending on how things go for Lannan on Sunday. Befriend the Nationals Enquirer on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.  &...
Via Nationals Enquirer  |  July 30, 2010

Beauty Queen Offers To Toe Rubber After Slight

Last night after he was called on to start for the Washington Nationals only because Stephen Strasburg was unable to get loose in pregame warmups, pitcher Miguel Batista said of the jeering reaction of Atlanta fans: “Imagine, if you go there to see Miss Universe — and you end up having Miss Iowa.” When informed of Batista’s comment, Miss Iowa Katherine Connors...
Via SPORTS by BROOKS  |  July 28, 2010

Miss Iowa would like to see Miguel Batista in a swimsuit.

Apparently Katherine Conners, Miss Iowa 2010, is not too thrilled with Miguel Batista's post-game comments comparing himself to Miss Iowa after being booed Tuesday night at Nationals Park, reports Sean Keeler of the DesMoines Register. Most nights, just the thought of Miguel Batista pitching for the Nationals is bad enough. But the thought of Miguel Batista in a swimsuit?...
Via Nationals Enquirer  |  July 28, 2010
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