METS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Mets get commitments for 7 of 10 shares
The New York Mets have commitments for seven of the 10 ownership shares of $20 million each they are trying to sell to pay off debt and raise capital.
The sale of the limited partnership units will not take place until all 10 can close at the same time, a person familiar with the negotiations said Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because talks were ongoing....
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New dimensions get great reviews in PSL
During an optional player workout, David Wright, Daniel Murphy, and Lucas Duda took batting practice on back field in Port St. Lucie which features the new dimensions of Citi Field back at Flushing. According to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, here is what Wright and Murphy had to say:
You could tell. And if you couldn’t tell, Jeff [Wilpon] was there to remind you. It was fun. It’s...
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Halos sign Isringhausen to minor league deal
TEMPE, AZ The Angels Wednesday agreed to terms on a minor league contract with RHP Jason Isringhausen. The announcement was made by General Manager Jerry Dipoto.
Isringhausen, 39, appeared in 53 games for the New York Mets in 2011, posting a 3-3 record with seven saves and a 4.05 ERA (46.2 IP 21 ER), walking 24 batters while striking out 44. The righthander recorded 19 holds while...
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Top 10 Mets Prospects of 2012: #7 Kirk Nieuwenhuis
7. Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Outfield, Bats: L, Throws: R, Age: 24, ETA: 2012
I’ve always been a strong supporter of Kirk Nieuwenhuis, as evidenced by my ability to spell his name without difficulty on command.
If it wasn’t for season-ending shoulder surgery last year, Kirk might already have a spot on this Mets bench.
He’s been showcasing his well-rounded skill set for a few years...
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Judge rules in NY Mets' favor in hot dog dispute
A federal judge has ruled in favor of the New York Mets in a ballpark dispute over kosher hot dogs.
Kosher Sports Inc. had sued the Queens Ballpark Company, the team subsidiary that operates Citi Field, in 2010. The food vendor claimed the team violated a 2008 contract by preventing it from selling kosher hot dogs on Friday nights and Saturdays. The company also accused the Mets...
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Mets SS Ruben Tejada expected in camp Friday or Saturday
Even thought Ruben Tejada is not in camp, his status on the team is not in doubt. Once he arrives, he will be the club’s starting shortstop. But since he isn’t here, and since Collins is open about his own “selfishness” in wanting his players to be here, Tejada’s absence is notable.
“I take great pride in the game itself, and respecting the game itself,” Collins...
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Santana will miss Pitcher's fundy drills to prepare for next bullpen session
According to Adam Rubin of ESPN NY, Johan Santana will not be with the rest of his pitching peers, who will be doing fundy drills at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
Terry Collins said Santana will go through a relatively standard spring training, but he will be given ample time to prepare for bullpen sessions and other pitching work without having to be burdened by drills.
Santana is...
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Ike Davis sent to New York to see doctors, but cleared to play
Ike Davis traveled to New York to have a follow-up related to his spring-training physical. Manager Terry Collins said Wednesday afternoon that Davis already had been cleared there to resume practicing Thursday in Port St. Lucie.
Collins did not specify the nature of the issue. A team spokesman said it is unrelated to last year's ankle issue.
"They wanted to do a double...
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Mets Notes: Ike Is Cleared, Tejada Has Collins Concerned, Murphy Knocked Some Out Today
Earlier today, Mets first baseman Ike Davis was sent to New York to be examined by team doctors as a follow up to his physical, which the team said had nothing to do with his ankle. The Mets are now reporting that Davis has been cleared to resume workouts and is is expected to be back in camp tomorrow. ”They wanted to do a double-check on some things,” Collins said...
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Judge rules for Mets in hot dog fight
Baseball season does not officially begin for another two months, but the Mets already batted one out of the park Tuesday.
The ball club's protracted fight with the vendor selling kosher hot dogs at Citi Field during Mets home games is finally coming to an end.
On Tuesday, a federal judge ruled that the Mets have the right to restrict Kosher Sports Inc. from selling their wieners...
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Chuck James is versatile Starter/Reliever
I saw Chuck James tweeting this morning, decided to take a chance and see if he would respond. James was a 22 game winner over two seasons as a starter with the Braves (2006-2007) but when he returned after two years of injuries the Twins used him as a reliever.I asked James whether he felt due to injuries he was now a reliever or did he still have a starters mentality or was he...
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Tuesday in PSL: Collins, Santana, Turner, #7
New York Mets starter, Johan Santana threw his second bullpen session of the Spring this afternoon at Digital Domain Park; tossing 29 pitches from a mound. Upon completion of his session, the former Cy Young Award Winner told reporters he was feeling good, but is still taking it “one step at a time”:
Photo taken by Mets Official Twitter Feed
It’s been a tough time...
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Two Schools Of Thought On the 2012 Mets: Part Two
THE OPTI-METS:
Continuing with the two schools of thought, we move to the lighter side of things; the opti-mets. This crowd must be gellin’ with Dr. Scholl’s insoles or something, because to remain completely optimistic about the 2012 Mets after the past five year is saying something. Except for our Optimistic Mets Fan, there aren’t a whole lot of these guys left...
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Afternoon Spring Training Notes: Turner, Beato, Mejia and Spring Opener
Here’s a quick update from Mets Camp this afternoon, just a few minor notes and happenings…
It didn’t take long to find out who would be wearing Jose Reyes’ number this season. It turns out it’ll be new Bench Coach Bob Geren, who wore No. 17 when he was with Oakland.
Mooooook! Ousted first base coach Mookie Wilson will remain with the organization at...
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Monday at Port St. Lucie: Mejia, nose jobs, lockers
Today marked the official check in for New York Mets Pitchers and catchers to Digital Domain Park in Port S. Lucie. Even though first official workouts do not take place until Wednesday, over ten pitchers are scheduled for a bullpen session tomorrow,according to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York:
Johan Santana. Dillon Gee, Matt Harvey, Frank Francisco, Miguel Batista, Tim Byrdak, R.A....
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