JJ PUTZ NEWS
Mets Tell Putz They Will Not Pick Up His 2010 Option
23 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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According to Bart Hubbuch of The NY Post, the Mets have informed reliever J.J. Putz that they will not pick up his $9.1MM option for 2010, instead paying him a $1MM buyout. Hubbuch says the club cited health concerns when breaking the news to Putz.
No More Putzing around! - Putz is OK with setup role!
December 11, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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David Lennon of Newsday asked Omar Minaya if he thinks there will be a problem if J.J. Putz setup games for the K-Rod. Omar said that he does not believe that J.J. Putz will have a problem being the set-up man for Frankie Rodriguez. He only spoke to him briefly after the deal, but...
Putz in Play
December 04, 2008 by
Bleeding Blue and Teal
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According to the New York Post, Seattle has made closer JJ Putz available. This was expected.A Putz is one of Seattle's more valuable trade chips, despite the 2008 struggles, and isn't likely to be a key component to this upcoming season. The New York Mets are likely to remain...
Putz Problemo
May 01, 2008 by
Bleeding Blue and Teal
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A look at Putz's pitches and why he can't get it done this year.
Video: J.J. Putz press conference
December 18, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Video from the NY Post - Mets Blog
J.J. Putz Won't be Traded
July 23, 2008 by
Bleeding Blue and Teal
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The Red Sox wanted Putz, but Seattle declined.
Rumor Season
December 07, 2008 by
Bleeding Blue and Teal
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The madness that is the annual Winter Meetings officially start tomorrow.A This event could be considered the Black Friday of the baseball rumors industry. Like last offseason, we're going to keep a close watch on the rumors and make sure you're exposed to any interesting nuggets...
Mets Deal Seven Schmucks for a Putz...What's Not to Like?
December 12, 2008 by
Sportsman's Daily
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"When you get a chance to land a Putz and at the same time unload seven complete schmucks, you take it," said Mets GM Omar Minaya. "J.J. should have no problem making the adjustment. Here in New York every third guy on the 7 train is a putz. And if he's not a putz...
Elbow woe could Putz J.J. away
June 04, 2009 by
NY Daily News
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J.J. Putz "hurt like hell" following through on pitches during yesterday's 11-6 loss to the Pirates, so the reliever appears headed for surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow.
J.J. Putz Injured
June 11, 2008 by
AccuScore.com
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J.J. Putz left the game early Wednesday with what looked like an injured elbow. If he is out for any period of time, Brandon Morrow could be a great fantasy pick-up.
Elbow surgery to sideline Putz for 10-12 weeks
June 06, 2009 by
Seattle Times
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New York Mets reliever J. J. Putz will have surgery to remove a bone spur and pieces of bone from the back of his right elbow and is expected...
NYC Papers Will Be Careful Not To Call Putz A Putz
December 20, 2008 by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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The Mets have been spending much of this offseason attempting to rework a horrid bullpen. In the process, they
Putz to Mets Rumors/Speculation
November 21, 2008 by
Bleeding Blue and Teal
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JJ Putz's name has been coming up in trade rumors with the New York Mets all offseason, and Tracy Ringolsby of the Rocky Mountain News is just the latest to stoke the hot stove, reporting that the Mets have made a Putz acquisition an offseason "priority." All offseason...
MLB Notebook | Ineffective J. J. Putz has sharp pain in elbow
June 05, 2009 by
Seattle Times
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New York Mets reliever J. J. Putz will leave the team and return to New York to be examined by team doctors today after experiencing "sharp...
Like This Franchise Needed Another Putz
December 11, 2008 by
Tirico Suave
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Finally, the Mets acquired the new face of Citi Field.
Ichiro Suzuki almost jumped by teammates like an episode of Prison Break
September 26, 2008 by
HotNonPorn
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According to The Seattle Times, there is word out of the Seattle Mariners clubhouse is that Ichiro Suzuki was THAT close to getting beat down by disgruntled teammates :
( The source did not indicate whether Ichiro's name was specifically brought up in front of the team, or whether...
25 + 1 Games In
May 07, 2009 by
Mike's Mets
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Note: This is a conclusion to this piece posted yesterday, where I share some thoughts on the Mets 25 26 games into the season.
J. J. Putz (continued)
I mentioned yesterday that Putz' fastball has topped out at 92-93 mph this season, which is a drop from where he was in his best...
Homer of the Day (Josh Hamilton)
April 02, 2008 by
Home Run Derby
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Josh Hamilton's game-winner against JJ Putz gets Homerderby.com's Home Run of the Day
Real Putz : J.J. Putz does not want to setup, he wants to close..
December 11, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.com, J.J. Putz does not want to be a setup man, according to his agent, Craig Landis, but his change in roles could lead to him becoming a free agent one year earlier.
Putz is signed for $5.5 million next season. The Mets will assume his...
The Loveable Losers: On A Positive Note....
February 10, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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Ask a Mets what went wrong with their team last year and 99% will tell you the bullpen. The other 1% just weren't paying attention. The Mets bullpen era after the break last season hovered around 5.89. That is the worst bullpen era in Mets history. So the perception of the average...
Day 2: Putz Rumors
December 09, 2008 by
Bleeding Blue and Teal
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The Tigers are becoming known as one of J.J. Putz's most aggressive pursuers at the Winter Meetings. John Paul Morosi: As of late Monday night, the Tigers and Mariners had not engaged in any serious trade talks. Seattle officials believe they will be able to obtain a three-player package in ...
Off the Field: Spring Training Food Choices
February 22, 2009 by
NY Sports Dog
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As anyone who has been to Port St Lucie knows, there are limited food choices available--mostly fast food and a few local restaurants.
Our spring training spies have seen a few Mets players over at...
NY Sports Dog--a Place for Mets Fans
MLB.com Fantasy Baseball Rankings
February 08, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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The MLB Fantasy Baseball Rankings have came out, and they have ranked
800 players. I don't take too much stock in the fantasy rankings, but
its also nice to see your players recognized. One debate I hear a lot
with Mets fans is who is better, Reyes or Wright? Well MLB.com also...
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