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6/13 Minor League Report! STONER!

Buffalo 2, Durham 7 cf Cory Sullivan 1 for 3, BB, .270 lf Jesus Feliciano 0 for 2, run, BB, .296 dh Javier Valentin 0 for 4, K, .270 1b Willy Pena 1 for 4, run, K, .262 rf Chip Ambres 2 for 4, 2b, RBI, .254 3b Mike Lamb 1 for 4, K, .196 c Rene Rivera 1 for 4, RBI, [...]
>> metsmerizedonline.com/2009/06...
 

5/29 Minor League Report! THOLE, COULTAS, VALDESPIN, MARTE!!!!!

Buffalo 9, Durham 3 cf Cory Sullivan 2 for 4, run, 2b, 2 RBI, BB, .252 ss Alex Cora 1 for 5, 2b 1b Javier Valentin 1 for 4, 2b, RBI, BB, .320 dh Willy Mo Pena 1 for 5, RBI, K, .224 3b Mike Lamb 2 for 5, 2 runs, HR, RBI, .186 c Rene Rivera 1 for 4, run, [...]
>> metsmerizedonline.com/2009/05...
 

Wily Mo Pena's bat heating up...

Reports indicate that the Mets will decide tomorrow whether they will call someone up to replace Ramon Martinez or wait for Jose Reyes to return on Friday.Even if Carlos Beltran returns to the line-up, after spending the last four days sick with a stomach virus, his effectiveness will...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/06...
 

6/14 Minor League Report! ALLEN!

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Buffalo 8, Durham 1 lf Jesus Feliciano 2 for 4, run, 2b, RBI, .301 cf Chip Ambres 2 for 4, RBI, .259 dh Javier Valentin 0 for 3, K, .260 ph, dh Cory Sullivan RBI, .270 1b Willy Pena 0 for 4, K, .254 rf Emil Brown 1 for 4, run, K, .300 3b Mike Lamb 1 for 4, run, K, .198 c [...]
>> metsmerizedonline.com/2009/06...
 

Bison's bring in veteran catcher...

I think this move is a telling sign, about Brian Schneider's condition and the faith in Ramon Castro to stay healthy.The Bison's have two catchers on their roster with major league experience, Rene Rivera and Robinson Cancel, either one could serve as Omir Santos' back...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/05...
 

Please Keep Martin Behind The Plate

I've recently noticed some rumblings from the fans and the media about moving Russell Martin to third base permanently in the near future, and I can't help but question the sanity of those people. For example, Peter Gammons notes that some people in the Dodgers' organization...
>> www.firenedcollettinow.com/2008/09...
 

Bench Options Available for Yankees

The Yankees filled a couple of gaping holes this off-season including their need for a front-of-the-rotation starter and first baseman, but they still have needs on the bench and there are options out there which make sense. Brett Gardner, Jose Molina and Nick Swisher are locks to...
>> baby-bombers.com/bbd/200...
 

5/31 Minor League Report! VELOZ!

Buffalo 2, Durham 5 cf Jesus Feliciano 3 for 4, run, 2b, RBI, BB, .295 dh Alex Cora 1 for 5, .214 3b Javier Valentin 1 for 4, BB, K, .310 lf Willy Mo Pena 2 for 4, K, .237 rf Emil Brown 2 for 4, RBI, K, .250 1b Michel Abreu 1 for 4, 2b, .228 2b Mike Lamb 0 for [...]
>> metsmerizedonline.com/2009/05...
 

5/28 Minor League Report! THOLE, Tejada, GUZMAN, REYES!

Buffalo 1, Lehigh Valley 7 ss Argenis Reyes 1 for 3, 2b, BB, .285 cf Cory Sullivan 1 for 4, .244 1b Javier Valentin 1 for 4, K, .326 rf Willy Mo Pena 2 for 4, run, HR, RBI, .225 3b Mike Lamb 0 for 4, .176 c Robinson Cancel 1 for 4, 2b, .226 lf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 4, .288 2b [...]
>> metsmerizedonline.com/2009/05...
 

Rumors: Mets might be a match with Tigers for Magglio Ordonez !

A recent article in the Detroit News by Lynn Henning suggests that the Tigers might entertain the idea of trading Magglio Ordonez to free up salary. Lynn Henning says in the article : A critical question is whether the team can expect to achieve anything other than payroll relief if...
>> www.ddmetsfanblog.com/2008/10...
 

Buffalo shake up - many retuning from injuries...

The inaugural season of the Buffalo Bison's as the Mets AAA affiliate hasn't gone exactly as planned.When the two teams agreed to the affiliation, it was reported that Buffalo was a baseball town and that the Mets needed to give the Bison's a winning roster. Things haven...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/06...
 

Mets acquire Infielder Javier Castillo

The Mets have acquired Chicago White Sox's minor league infielder Javier Castillo (source MLBTR). The 25 y/o career minor leaguer was once the 17th ranked prospect in Appalachian League ( rookie league) with the Bristol White Sox's.The Bison's infield is as depleted as...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/06...
 

6/2 Minor League Report!

Buffalo 4, Norfolk 2 cf Cory Sullivan 0 for 4, .259 lf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 4, run, .297 3b Javier Valentin 1 for 3, run, .292 1b Michel Abreu 0 for 1, .226 dh Willy Pena 1 for 4, .248 rf Emil Brown 2 for 4, run, .313 2b Mike Lamb 1 for 4, run, 2b, RBI, K, .195 c Robinson Cancel [...]
>> metsmerizedonline.com/2009/06...
 

Bisons Recap

Last night the Buffalo Bisons beat the first place Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park in Norfolk, VA. Nelson Figueroa (1-4, 3.17) pitched 7.2 innings, allowing just one run on three hits while walking one and striking out three.Some thoughts:Nelson Figueroa should be in New York, and Tim...
>> www.ddmetsfanblog.com/2009/06...
 

20 signs of a Mets economic crisis...

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As Mets fans we've all heard the debate over whether the Wilpon's are financially struggling. Fred Wilpon and Dave Howard have both refuted reports that the Madoff scandal has lost the family/team a tremendous amount of money. Meanwhile, it's been speculated, reported and...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/09...
 

Mets Release Bobby Kielty

Lots of roster moves for the Amazin's today. Bart Hubbuch tweets that in addition to Wily Mo Pena and Javier Valentin, the Mets have also released outfielder Bobby Kielty. The former Oakland cult hero was hitting .231-.394-.346 in just 33 plate appearances for Triple-A Buffalo.
>> www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/06...
 

Trade Candidates: Catchers

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The market for catchers has been silent this year, as many contenders are set behind the plate. It’s partially a coincidence, but still noteworthy that so many of baseball’s best teams have catchers performing well. Here are a few backstops who could be available...
>> www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/07...
 
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