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World Series MVP Mike Lowell goes on the DL, Lowrie to Boston, Cora is hurt, NESN moves Red Sox, Francona changes lineup
April 10, 2008 by
TheSoxReport.com
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Many moves were made in Boston today and tonight. Mike Lowell went on the disabled list after being examined by the Red Sox team doctor. Alex Cora hurt his elbow trying out at third base and Jed Lowrie primarily a middle infielder took Lowell's spot on the roster.
ENJOY IT, SUMMER DOESN’T LAST FOREVER
August 18, 2009 by
The Eddie Kranepool Society
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I must admit, I didn’t watch much of the Mets-Giants game last night and from the looks of things I didn’t miss much. One thing I did notice and I kind of noticed this on Saturday, $iti Field is not exactly packed and jammed.
Remember back when the plans for $iti came...
Strasburg Applesauce - Wagner back with Mets, Strasburg and Matz sign, Cora done, Wilpon sorry
August 18, 2009 by
Amazin' Avenue
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Livan Hernandez is starting to look an awful lot like a big fat rotten pumpkin instead of the relatively average coach he was earlier in the season. Was there no team willing to take him at the deadline for anything?
Meet the Mets
Looks like Billy Wagner is on schedule...
Alex Cora and Carlos Beltran To Play Tonight!
June 03, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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Carlos Beltran has declared himself ready to play and will be in tonights lineup when the Mets take on the Pirates at PNC Park.
Alex Cora will also be in tonight’s lineup and leadoff.
According to Adam Rubin,
Carlos Beltran said he lost at least five pounds as a result of what...
DL Notes: Reyes, Cora
May 31, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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Mets SS Jose Reyes (DL: right calf tendinitis) will be at the Mets facility in Port St. Lucie this upcoming week to test his right leg. Reyes will see action Tuesday and Wednesday with the goal of returning Friday.
Mets utility infielder Alex Cora (DL: right thumb) began a rehab assignment...
Mets Injury Update: Beltran Back, Delgado, Schneider, Cora
May 29, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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Carlos Beltran is listed as day-to-day and is due back from a bone bruise on his right knee tonight against the Marlins. On Wednesday, Beltran said he was feeling 100% better and that he would be ready to play on Friday. Manuel said Beltran will start in center field.
Alex Cora is...
100SS finale
August 07, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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The crazy 100SS season ended last night with a high-tension 464-comment thread, and the overall winner is:
MR LA Sports Fan!!!
Congrats to Mr. LA SF for his victory, staving off a charging Orel by sticking the 300 and 400 levels on the nose, after stumbling at the 200 level. To...
Nieve Again: Phillies 4, Mets 1
July 04, 2009 by
Amazin' Avenue
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Alex Cora: 3-for-4
Everyone else: 3-for-28
And the only run was driven in by pitcher Fernando Nieve, whose bat was just a little better than his arm today. Nieve allowed four runs on six hits and six walks (!) in 5.2 innings in what might be his last start (though Tim Redding...
For Sale: Vintage Hot Rod With Custom Paint
August 28, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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For Sale: This vintage 1962 classic has a great paint job, but like any other used vehicle it needs a little work. You’ll want to get a new transmission (Johan Santana), V6 engine (Carlos Beltran), power steering (Carlos Delgado), a starter (John Maine), new brakes (J.J....
Ramon Martinez returns
February 14, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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It doesn't appear that the Mets are taking any chances with Luis Castillo for the fourth year in a row the Mets have more 2B in camp then any other position. Behind Castillo the Mets have Alex Cora already slated for the bench and have brought in Valentin, Andy Green and now Martinez...
Nieve Say Die
June 25, 2009 by
We're the Team to Beat
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The Mets B team beat the Cards in laugher tonight 11-0 doing all the things that Alex Cora previously explained the team had to do, and again asserting himself as this team’s veteran leader. According to Kevin Burkhardt, Cora departed from his manager’s philosophy in...
Errors, Gardner’s Corner, Home Run Robbery, and Kate Hudson
June 27, 2009 by
NY Baseball Digest
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- You get the feeling that if Alex Cora makes that double play it would have been a completely different ballgame. The Yanks four runs in the second are about the cheapest runs any team has scored all year
- The visiting team really likes the right field corner at Citi Field. Gary...
Mets Sign Alex Cora To One-Year $2 Million Dollar Deal
January 14, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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According to Sports Radio WEEI,
Former Red Sox infielder Alex Cora has agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal with the New York Mets. The 33-year-old Cora played with Boston from July 7, 2005 -- when he was traded from Cleveland for infielder Ramon Vazquez -- through last season.
Cora...
Will the 2008 Red Sox be better than their World Series Champion predecessors?
Looking through the lineup, you have to admit that they'll be better at the plate in 2008 than they were last year.
Carlos Beltran back in New York Mets lineup; Alex Cora also set to return
Brian Costa/The Star-LedgerThe tarp is out at PNC Park. PITTSBURGH -- Carlos Beltran is back in the Mets starting lineup Wednesday after a three-day absence with a stomach bug, and Alex Cora will start at shortstop, his first start since...
That Nagging Feeling
January 27, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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It's only late
January, it's already late January. Are you feeling as if K-Rod and the guy
whose name is profane in Yiddish maybe aren't the pieces that make us complete?
Maybe eight-ten more saves and a few fewer blown games won't get us...
Fantasy Focus: Daniel Murphy - First Baseman of the Future?
June 17, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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There’s a big hole in the Mets lineup left by the absence of Carlos Delgado. Which is surprising considering that sparkplug/leadoff man and all star SS - Jose Reyes has also been missing - however his replacement - Alex Cora has actually played reasonably well.
The big dropoff...
Returning Vets Help Right the Ship
June 07, 2009 by
NY Sports Dog
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Three key veterans return: Ryan Church, Alex Cora and Brian Schneider
Since coming off the DL, Brian Schneider is 4 for 11 with 2 doubles, 2 runs and 2 walks.
Alex Cora is 2 for 9 with 2 walks,...
NY Sports Dog--a Place for Mets Fans
While You Were Out: Amazin' Avenue Week In Review (11/1-11/7)
28 days ago by
Amazin' Avenue
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I can't wait to read reports from Jon Heyman and Ken Rosenthal about how Orlando Hudson would love to play for the Mets. The week's links:
Why Omar Minaya Failed And What It Means For The Future - The post of the week. Sam compares the processes of...
Not So Toothless: Tigers-Sox Gamer III
April 21, 2008 by
yanksfansoxfan.typepad.com
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Mike Lowell sprained his thumb yesterday; fortunately the xray came back negative. Alex Cora felt a twinge in his throwing elbow taking ground ball practice; the team will be keeping an eye on that situation. Uncertain news for the Sox who saw the Tigers win their first game of the...
Mets Position Battle Watch: Backup First Baseman
February 26, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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The Mets currently have two players listed as backup first baseman behind incumbent Carlos Delgado; Nick Evans and Marlon
Because Anderson has a guaranteed contract, it's expected that he will be a lock to make the team, but I don't believe that's the case at all. Anderson...
Failure to Spend Is Not the Problem
January 26, 2009 by
Mike's Mets
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I'm going to start this off with a brief confession, so please indulge
When I started this blog in 2005, I was just starting to deal with a serious bout of Lyme disease. Although I was in pretty bad shape for a year or so, I also had a lot more time to put into this thing -- mostly because ...
Mets Add Outfield Depth, Sign Sullivan
January 20, 2009 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Troy Renck over at the All Things Rockies Blog is reporting that the Mets have signed former Colorado Rockies outfielder Cory Sullivan to a one year contract. Sullivan will make a $600,000 base salary which could increase to $900,000 based on incentives. It appears that the Mets will...
De Rosa keeps making more sense...
May 21, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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It's plain and simple; the Mets need to make a trade, there's no way for them to remain competitive with Carlos Delgado, Alex Cora and Jose Reyes out of the line-up.With no one out for the season, I understand the team needs to find a player who will fit-in and not be an expensive...
Quick Hits
July 25, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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-The Cubs finally placed RHP Kerry Wood on the disabled list with a blister on his pitching hand. Wood likely faces either a minor league stint or a few bullpen sessions before he'll be ready to pitch for the big league club. -In reference to an earlier post, Ken Rosenthal is reporting...
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