OLIVER PEREZ NEWS

Game Recap: Nationals 8 - Mets 1

Game Summary The Mets (8-10) were unable to complete a sweep of the Washington Nationals (4-13) thanks to another dismal performance lefthander Olive Perez. Jordan Zimmermann stymied the Mets offense as they were literally handcuffed this afternoon and unable to mount any credible...
>> metsmerizedonline.com/2009/04...
 

Yet Another Mets Player Headed to the DL

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If you are a fan of the New York Mets, you have to hope that the injury bug is handing out a few years worth of injuries this season. On Wednesday, the Mets announced that starting pitcher Oliver Perez needs knee surgery and will be out for the rest of the season. Perez will join 12...
>> www.everyjoe.com/knuckle...
 

Oliver Perez Takes Another Step Forward

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Oliver Perez toof a big step forward in his rehab today and seems to be nearing a return which could have him back by early July. According to AP, Perez who has been on the disabled list since May 7, threw 48 pitches in three shutout innings of an extended spring training game Thursday...
>> metsmerizedonline.com/2009/06...
 

Ollie didn't hop

Baseball players are very superstition people and have been known to keep some very strange habits if they thought it helped them win. Since he came to the team Oliver Perez has been known for the "Ollie Hop", as he's come off the field he has always hopped over the foul...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/04...
 

Diamondbacks 4, Mets 6: Title Goes Here

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More photos » by Matt York - AP New York Mets P Oliver Perez goes through his usual pre-pitch routine: "Please please please please please please please PLEASE get me out of this jam I've created for myself in every...
>> www.azsnakepit.com/2009/8/...
 

The Tweak's the Thing

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In my previous post, we discussed some creative tweaking of the Mets roster. Let's try to put away all the diatribe aimed at the Wilpons, Minaya and Manuel and analyze just some of the various items that must be considered when creating a balanced major league roster. This includes...
>> www.mikesmets.com/2009/11...
 

Losers

Problems pertaining specifically to the joker masquerading as the Mets #3 starter.
>> theballclub.blogspot.com/2009/04...
 

Oliver Perez 2009 Season Pitching Stats

Updated Thursday, April 09, 2009 Oliver Perez (0-1) DateOpp.IPRERHKBBHRERAWHIPTeamResultPitcher Result 4/9@CIN4.188575116.622.31LL April (1 Game)4.188575116.622.310-10-1 Season (1 Game)4.188575116.622.310-10-1 Month By Month MonthStartsIP/StartH/9K/9BB/9HR/9ERAAVGOBPSLG...
>> www.mikesmets.com/2009/04...
 

Oliver Perez: The Good and the Bad

The line looks ugly. Very ugly. Oliver Perez simply didn't have it (control!) today against the Reds.New York MetsPitchersIP H RERBBSOHRPC-STERAO Perez (L, 0-1)4.1588571100-5516.62This has to be concerning for the Mets, who just committed $36 million bucks to Perez and are depending...
>> jorgesaysno.blogspot.com/2009/04...
 

Random Thoughts - Oliver Perez, Citi Field

I don’t even know how to feel about that piss-poor performance by Oliver Perez yesterday. Only 24 hours from Opening Day, and he already has most of us worried including his own pitching coach who ripped him ten days ago for being out of shape, and his own manager who...
>> metsmerizedonline.com/2009/04...
 

Random Thoughts - Oliver Perez, Citi Field

I don’t even know how to feel about that piss-poor performance by Oliver Perez yesterday. Only 24 hours from Opening Day, and he already has most of us worried including his own pitching coach who ripped him ten days ago for being out of shape, and his own manager who...
>> metsmerizedonline.com/?p=2741...
 

Statistical Preview of the NLCS

On paper, the Mets have the better team, giving up less runs per contest while scoring more, but the cardinals aren't that far behind in a number of statistical categories. They actually hit for a higher average and get on base more frequently than does NY. What strikes me in this...
>> www.baseballmusings.com/archive...
 

Omar On Future Moves: That's All Folks!

Wow, Matt Cerrone did an excellent job of live blogging the Oliver Perez press conference. It felt like you were actually there in the way he delivered his content. Anyway, the big news other than the fact that the Oliver Perez signing was official, was that when Omar Minaya was asked...
>> metsmerizedonline.com/2009/02...
 

Oliver Perez's knee is still sore

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Oliver Perez described his balky right knee as "sore" a day after the southpaw left Tuesday's game against the Braves after five innings with inflammation.
>> www.nydailynews.com/sports/...
 

Wake up Ollie Perez!!!

>> www.hotstovenewyork.com/2009/01...
 

BREAKING METS NEWS: Oliver Perez done for the year

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The Mets have announced that  LH SP Oliver Perez will have season ending surgery to correct patella tendon tendinosis in his right knee. This close his awful 2009 with a 3-4 record and 6.82 ERA as well as a historically  bad 1.92 WHIP. In a related note, th e Mets will host open tryouts for [...]
>> www.tomseaverfan.com/breakin...
 

Happy Cinco de Mayo, Alfredo Amezega

Cinco de Mayo=playing time for Mexicans?ESPN.com:Fredi Gonzalez sat struggling rookie CF Cameron Maybin and started Alfredo Amezaga. "It's a new league rule," Gonzalez said. "On Cinco de Mayo, you've got to play the Mexican players you have on your team."...
>> jorgesaysno.blogspot.com/2009/05...
 

Ollie Signed--Fans Breathe a Sigh of Relief

Great news on Ollie. As we reported yesterday, the deal was imminent, and now it is all but official (pending a physical). For more details please click here. I will follow up later this evening. NY Sports Dog--a Place for Mets Fans
>> nysportsdog.blogspot.com/2009/02...
 

Walking Away From Perez Would Be Criminal

Ken Rosenthal?s report, on last night?s Mets Hot Stove, about Oliver Perez stated that he ?couldn?t find a GM who is interested in Perez, outside of Omar Minaya?. This puts the Mets in a position where it almost is criminal in letting Perez walk. Despite reports that America?s most...
>> nybaseballdigest.com/?p=6233...
 

Perez Signing Announced

In a press conference this afternoon the Mets officially announced the signing of Oliver Perez to a three year, $36 million contract. Now Mets fans can focus on fixating on Manny Ramirez, a signing I don’t think will happen and is not necessary for the Mets to be a winning team.
>> mostlymets.golddave.com/?p=1441...
 

Keep A Veiled Eye On Sheets

Could it be that teams are rapidly dropping out of the Ben Sheets race? Just today the Mets reached an agreement with Oliver Perez, possibly restricting them of adding another starting pitcher. (...)
>> www.philliesnation.com/archive...
 

The Return Of Freddy Cou-Pon?

I came across a story by Bart Hubbuch of the NY Post. The thrust of the piece focuses on the impact that the Madoff scandal has had on the team, and cites some tell-tale clues. Think about it: Since the Madoff scandal came to light Dec. 11, costing the Wilpons a whopping $300 million...
>> metsmerizedonline.com/2009/01...
 

Mets Can’t Lose Consolation Prize

Now that Derek Lowe has signed with the Atlanta Braves, the Mets will turn their attention to the consolation prize of all free agent starting pitchers: Oliver Perez. If the Mets want to be a serious contender in 2009 then they must lock up the 26 year old lefty - I believed all along that ...
>> nybaseballdigest.com/?p=6347...
 
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