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Interview: Robert Parnell
October 26, 2008 by
New York Mets Daily
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Here is the Q & A transcript of an interview I conducted with Mets rookie Bobby Parnell at Turner Field in Atlanta in late September. Parnell is now pitching for the Peoria Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League
Parnell started strong but faded in the end.....
August 17, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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The Mets second best pitching prospect is trying to dispel the label of reliever. Robert Parnell has been projected as a top reliever but the pitching prospect has been starting since selected by the Mets in 2005. His first year wasn't very note worthy in 2006 but in 2007 he started...
Friends and Foes
October 03, 2008 by
New York Mets Daily
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Crack. Click. Stop. Rewind. Play.
R.J. Swindle sat in a recliner in front of his parents television set, remote in hand, watching a videotape replay of his major league debut with the Philadelphia Phillies. The last time he'd seen it was in real time, on July 7, 2008.
AFL Update: Parnell sharp, Kunz not
October 23, 2008 by
New York Mets Daily
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Mets pitching prospect Robert Parnell continues to look sharp pitching for the Peoria Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League.
Murphy, Parnell, Vargas shine in Fall League
October 11, 2008 by
New York Mets Daily
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Mets infielder Daniel Murphy blasted a two-run home run Friday night for the Peoria Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League.
Life in the Majors: Pink Backpacks and Speedos
September 21, 2008 by
New York Mets Daily
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Bobby Parnell arrived in the major leagues on September 1. When he walked in to the locker room for the first time, he was greeted by new teammate Joe Smith. The New York Mets reliever greeted Parnell with a housewarming gift: a bright pink, over-the-shoulder "Sleeping Beauty" backpack.
Long line of suitors for Peavy........
October 20, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Ken Rosenthal's latest column suggest that many teams are in the Jake Peavy sweepstakes. He says the Braves lead the way with a possible trade of Yunel Escobar plus prospects. He also lists Angels, Yankees, Mets, Red Sox, Cubs, Astros, Dodgers, Cardinals, Rays, Rangers..... Speaking...
Mets Might Shut Down Maine!
August 24, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Ailing right-hander John Maine might be shut down for the season if Jerry Manuel and the Mets don't like what they see from Maine's shoulder in a throwing session this week, Manuel told reporters today.
Maine, who has a bone spur in his shoulder, is coming off his worst...
40 man roster signed....
March 02, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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Mets have signed 13 players who were already on the 40 man roster but weren't arbitration eligible. Brian Stokes, Brandon Knight and Robinson Cancel are out of options and will have to pass through waivers if they don't make the team. Darren O'Day is a major league rule...
K-Rod might not be the answer...
October 08, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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I have been promoting the go get K-Rod, but I have noticed a couple of things during the playoffs. He is not as overpowering as we all thought, though he has saved more games than the whole Mets bullpen this year. The other problem is he will demand a high price tag because of his...
Time for Some Stovin'
November 19, 2008 by
Mike's Mets
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I've sat down at my computer a couple of times in an attempt to get back into more frequent updates to the site. The hot stove season has always interested me in the past, but I have to admit that I'm just not as into it this season. I suspect part of the reason for this is...
Minaya lays the ground work for trades.........
November 07, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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In the Daily News, Minaya talks how he has laid the ground work for future deals...
"There's no doubt things were accomplished," Minaya said. "Where we are today compared to where we were on Monday is, I think, we were able to at least identify clubs that have...
Mets Send 7 players to Arizona Fall League!
October 06, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Seven Mets players; Daniel Murphy, pitchers Eddie Kunz, Tobi Stoner, Bobby Parnell, Jason Vargas, infielder Shawn Bowman, and catcher Josh Thole, were assigned to play in the Arizona Fall League.
Their team, the Peoria Saguaros, starts play tomorrow and runs until November 20th...
With Maine Down Mets May Go With Niese!
August 26, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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The Mets put sore-shouldered John Maine on the 15-day disabled list yesterday and are preparing to replace him in the rotation with highly regarded minor-leaguer Jon Niese, according to a person familiar with the club's thinking. The Mets will maneuver their rotation so that they...
White Sox are scouting Mets Pitchers...
November 13, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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In the Chicago Tribune, Mark Gonzalez writes that the White Sox have been looking to deal Javier Vazquez, Jermaine Dye, and possibly Bobby Jenks. Of Course the Mets could use all three as they are looking for a closer, a starter, and possibly a corner outfielder. But the Mets remain...
Make-The-Mets-O-Meter
April 03, 2008 by
amazinavenue.com
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2008 Edition, Volume 3. I'll post an updated list once a week or so as circumstances encourage me to do so.The following players were reassigned to minor league camp on Friday:Ben Johnson, OF
Robert Parnell, RHP
Eddie Kunz, RHP
Juan Padilla, RHP
Andy Cavazos, RHP
Brant...
Holliday shoppers market open, but that does not mean Mets will get him...
October 27, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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As I mentioned in a earlier post last week, the Rockies are looking to trade Matt Holliday. They are looking to get a pitching prospect that can develop in a number 2 starter.
That leaves Jon Niese and Robert Parnell as two candidates the Mets can use as chips to get involved...
Mets Notes: Collazo, Pedro, Parnell, Ramon Martinez
September 01, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Mets Send 7 players to Arizona Fall League!
October 08, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Seven Mets players; Daniel Murphy, pitchers Eddie Kunz, Tobi Stoner, Bobby Parnell, Jason Vargas, infielder Shawn Bowman, and catcher Josh Thole, were assigned to play in the Arizona Fall League.
Their team, the Peoria Saguaros, starts play tomorrow and runs until November 20th...
Mets will look for that closing arm...
August 21, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Mike Pelfrey took matters into his own hands last night by pitching a complete game. The bullpen rested and watch the young marvel master his craft in front of 50,000 last night. But the Mets won't have starts like that every game. Billy Wagner has said that he will be back but...
Niese & Callups announced
August 31, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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Well there was some speculation about whether Jon Niese would start on Tues. Just Saturday Lo Hud Journal had an article quoting pitching coach Dan Warthen as saying that Niese was doubtful to start because he didn't like the match-ups. Well either that was a smoke screen, the...
One Hit Wonder
June 28, 2009 by
The Musings and Prophecies...
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When the highlight of a Yankees/Mets game is Keith Hernandez giving SNY viewers a riveting on-screen instructional of the intricacies of the cough button, that's when you have problems.The Yankees defeated the Mets 5-0.The SNY cough buttons defeated the Mets 3-0.Where two hits...
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