Not enough Starting Pitching depth
Last year the rotation was the most stable it has been in years, aside from the starting five only four other pitchers made starts (D.J.Carrasco, Chris Young, Chris Schwinden, Miguel Batista). That's not typical and I'm not talking about the Mets, that's league wide, you generally need at least eight starters to make it through a season.For example a truer reflection...
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Mets spring training strategy..
The Mets may have stopped attempting to sign players to minor league contracts because of the new CBA. As I reported before the new CBA forces teams to pay veterans 100k if they don't make the club out of spring training and even if they pay the fee, the veteran can opt for free agency by June 1st. It's because of this new rule that some believe the Mets are going to...
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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...
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January 10, 2012
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.
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September 01, 2011
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September 01, 2011
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...
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January 10, 2012
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January 10, 2012
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...
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September 29, 2011
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September 29, 2011
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...
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January 10, 2012
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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...
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December 06, 2011
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...
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January 10, 2012
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January 10, 2012
News: Mets Sign Batista To Minor League Contract
The Mets have officially announced the signing of Miguel Batista, and have assigned him to Triple-A Buffalo. 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.Analysis: Although this signing seems minute on the surface, it might be more important...
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July 05, 2011
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July 05, 2011
Cardinals release reliever Miguel Batista
Pitcher Miguel Batista has been released by the St. Louis Cardinals, one day after he walked consecutive batters with the bases loaded.
The 40-year-old right-hander was part of a bullpen collapse in Tuesday night's 10-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies scored a season-best nine runs in the eighth against five relievers.
Right-hander Lance Lynn was recalled from...
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June 22, 2011
Pre-Game: Miguel Batista Makes Mets Debut
The Mets host the Marlins tonight in the final game of an extended 5-game series. This is the last home game for a week, as the Mets will head out on a mini-road trip to Washington and Miami, but Miguel Batista looks to end the homestand on a high note in his first start as a New York Met. Batista began the year as a reliever with the Cardinals, but he signed a minor-league deal...
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September 01, 2011
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September 01, 2011
Cardinals Release Veteran Reliever Miguel Batista
One night after throwing just four strikes in 14 pitches and walking in two runs in the Cardinals epic implosion in Tuesday night's 10-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, the Cardinals released veteran reliever Miguel Batista.
Replacing Batista on the major league roster is rookie starting pitcher Lance Lynn, who is expected to serve as the team's long reliever in the...
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June 22, 2011
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June 22, 2011
About Last Night: Batista is the 100 win swingman
Last night, Miguel Batista threw six innings and allowed two runs on six hits and two walks, while striking out three.
In the winning effort, Batista recorded his 100th Major League victory.
After the game, Batista discussed his performance with reporters and basically said:
He’s very proud to have reached this milestone and relieved to have gotten it out of the way.
Dan Warthen...
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September 02, 2011
Finally! The Moves We Have Been Waiting For!
The Mets have announced a series of moves that will guarantee their position playing October baseball next season. Let’s start from the top.
Miguel Batista’s Triumphant Return — The veteran righty made the Reds weep in the season finale last year, as he threw a two-hit gem against them. I can hardly argue the rationale to bring him back. They gave him a minor league...
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January 10, 2012
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January 10, 2012
Mets sign pitchers Batista, Cabrera
The New York Mets signed righthanders Miguel Batista and Fernando Cabrera on Tuesday.
The 40-year-old Batista spent the last month of the season with the Mets after he was released by the St. Louis Cardinals.
He went 2-0 in nine appearances (four starts) with the Mets, capping the season by tossing a two-hit shutout on the final day.
Cabrera, 30, made only one appearance with...
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January 10, 2012
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January 10, 2012
Mets Topple Marlins 7-5 As Batista Wins 100th Career Game
Miguel Batista pitched a solid game, and the Mets offense was buoyed by Marlins mistakes in their 7-5 win.
Game Notes
Miguel Batista, just recently called up and in his first MLB start as a Met, had a solid outing for his 100th career win. Batista went six innings, allowing two runs on six hits, walking three and striking out three. Batista gave up two of his walks and five of his...
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September 02, 2011
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September 02, 2011
Mets Sign Miguel Batista To Minor League Deal
Mets ink veteran righty Miguel BatistaIn an effort to add some depth to a very thin pitching staff, the Mets have signed veteran RHP Miguel Batista to a minor league deal, according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. Batista who was pitching for the Cardinals earlier this season, was released late last month.
The 40 year old righty pitched 29 1/3 innings for the Cardinals this year...
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July 05, 2011
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July 05, 2011
Mets sign Batista & Cabrera MiLB...
Photo by Michael BaronThe Mets have re-signed Miguel Batista, the 40 y/o right hander is an asset because of his flexibility especially on a minor league deal. Batista can spot start or pitch out of the pen as a longman, the guy has a rubber arm in which he hasn't lost significant time to injury in 16 years. Last year after coming to the Mets late in the season he appeared in...
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January 10, 2012
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January 10, 2012
Batista Wins 100th Career Game, Mets Win 7-5
Miguel Batista pitched a solid game, and the Mets offense was buoyed by Marlins mistakes in their 7-5 win.
Game Notes
Miguel Batista, just recently called up and in his first MLB start as a Met, had a solid outing for his 100th career win. Batista went six innings, allowing two runs on six hits, walking three and striking out three. Batista gave up two of his walks and five of his...
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September 01, 2011
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September 01, 2011
Batista: End of the Cards Line
Hot News for P Miguel Batista
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June 23, 2011
Mets DL Scott Hairston, Callup RHP Miguel Batista
METS SELECT THE CONTRACT OF RHP MIGUEL BATISTA
PLACE OUTFIELDER SCOTT HAIRSTON ON THE DL
The New York Mets today announced the team selected the contract of righthanded pitcher Miguel Batista from Buffalo (AAA) of the International League and placed outfielder Scott Hairston on the 15-Day Disabled List, retroactive to August 24, with a left oblique strain. Batista will #47.
Batista...
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August 26, 2011
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August 26, 2011
Mets sign pair of right-handers to minors deals
The New York Mets have signed right-handers Miguel Batista and Fernando Cabrera to minor league contracts.
The deals were announced Tuesday. Both players were invited to spring training.
Batista went 2-0 with a 2.64 ERA in nine appearances (four starts) with the Mets last season following a call up from Triple-A.
Cabrera was with Triple-A Sacramento last season. He is 8-7 with...
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January 10, 2012
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January 10, 2012
Cardinals release reliever Batista
The St. Louis Cardinals released reliever Miguel Batista on Wednesday.
The 30-year-old Batista failed to retire a batter in Monday's 10-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.
He also was hammered for five runs on four hits in two-thirds of an inning against Washington last week.
Batista is 3-2 with a 4.60 ERA in 26 appearances this season.
The Cardinals recalled righthander...
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June 22, 2011
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June 22, 2011
Mets sign Miguel Batista, Fernando Cabrera & Sean Kazmir
The Mets have signed free-agent RHPs Miguel Batista and Fernando Cabrera to minor league contracts, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
Also, the Mets have signed SS Sean Kazmar,” who will go directly to minor league camp,” Adam Rubin added on Twitter.
Batista appeared in nine games for the Mets and 26 games for the Cardinals in 2011. Overall, he had a 2.42 ERA in...
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January 10, 2012
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