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Other cuts...
March 31, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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In other moves today the Mets have cut Jose Valentin, Tony Armas jr. and Junior Spivey. Valentin still believes he can play in the majors and while being a player/coach in Buffalo seemed like a good opportunity to begin camp, after the spring he's had he'll look elsewhere before...
Did Jim Bowden do the right thing by not moving Soriano?
August 01, 2006 by
Capitol Punishment
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I thought Jim Bowden really blew it by not moving Soriano before the deadline, but maybe he didn't. If he leaves at the end of the season ,the Nationals get two first round picks. Is that better than what was being offered? I'm not sure. What did Nationals fans think? Did the...
Webb Has Shoulder Setback
April 25, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb faced another setback in his attempts to return from the disabled list with shoulder problems. Webb was playing catch when he felt the discomfort, and the Diamondbacks were forced to cancel his bullpen session and shut him down indefinitely. The Diamondbacks...
Latest Signings
January 30, 2009 by
MostlyMets
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According to reports the Mets have agreed with John Maine on a contract worth $2.6 million to avoid
The Mets have also signed four players to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training. They are outfielder Bobby Kielty, righthanders Tony Armas Jr. and Matt DeSalvo, ...
Mets sign four to minor league contracts....
January 30, 2009 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Four players coming off poor seasons agreed Thursday to minor league contracts with the New York Mets: outfielder Bobby Kielty, right-handers Tony Armas Jr. and Matt DeSalvo, and left-hander Valerio de los Santos.
Kielty has not played in the major leagues since 2007, when he...
Armas and two other pitchers signed
January 29, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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In addition to Bobby Kielty the Mets have signed three pitchers to minor league deals with invites to spring training.Tony Armas Jr. returns and will more then likely be a reserve in Buffalo. Last year Armas was an invite with the promise to be released if he didn't make the team...
Atlanta Braves Minor League Recap: 6/22
June 22, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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Tomorrow I will be at the Sally League All Star game. It will be my only chance to see any Rome prospects since the R-Braves do not come to Charleston at all this season. Our very own Zeke Spruill will start the game and I just happen to have bought a nice new camera recently so...
Mets expected to sign Vargas
April 09, 2008 by
My Sports Rumors
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The New York Mets look like they may have begun to address the injury problems that are already striking their starting rotation. The team is on the verge of signing free-agent Claudio Vargas to a AAA minor league deal. According to Vargas agent, Bean Stringfellow, there were four...
Could things have gone any worse for Redding....
March 12, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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So when is it no longer too early to worry about someone, earlier this week Duaner Sanchez was let go for his ineffectiveness. Now I'm not saying it's time to start considering cutting Tim Redding but even I'm starting to get worried about him and I put very little credence...
Armas arrives...
March 01, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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Last year at this time Tony Armas Jr. proclaimed that if he didn't make the team, he wouldn't be reporting to AAA New Orleans. After missing most of camp due to Visa issues, he relented and spent most of the season in New Orleans. Armas' best years were under Omar in Montreal...
Mets Spring Training Update
February 21, 2009 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Spring Training has been going on for about a week now, and already there are some noteworthy news items? Luis Castillo and Marlon Anderson both appear to have lost a significant amount of weight (17 pounds each). Tim Redding is behind in his rehabilitation from his November foot...
Mets Pitchers vs Phillies : 2008 Edition
August 27, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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If you want to get sick, take a look at the Mets vs the Phillies in 2008. Even though the Mets own a 9-5 record against them they still manage to do some damage against us. I highlighted the players who have ERA over 4.00 against the Phillies and guess what?, It's most of our bullpen...
Odds-N-Ends; Pudge, Cordero & Armas
February 17, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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Despite all of my urgings to the contrary, apparently the Mets have no interest in Pudge Rodriguez. The keep saying that they are completely comfortable with Brian Schneider, Ramon Castro and Robinson Cancel...... Despite what Pudge Rodriguez keeps saying, the Mets aren't interested in the ...
Warming to the Idea of Jon Garland
January 01, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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Mets need pitching, and there just aren't a lot of options.If I were King, my priorities would be, in order:Oliver Perez: 4 years at $52MDerek Lowe: 3 years at $42MJon Garland: 3 years at $25M (incentives to $30M)Braden Looper: 2 years at $14MThat's my rack and stack and what...
Minor grumblings....
October 28, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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Here's a few interesting items I've come across over the past few days in regards to the farm system...... John Strubel of New York Mets Daily has a great interview with Bobby Parnell. By the way look at who he credits with helping him adjust, the same guy most of us want off...
Niese leaves Livan clearly in the lead...
February 28, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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I don't consider Nelson Figueroa or Brandon Knight true candidates for the rotation, barring something significant happening to several players they'll start the year in Buffalo. Tony Armas Jr. for the second year in a row can't make it to camp due to Visa issues. That...
Pirates Top Ten Prospects....Pirates sign Armas Jr?
February 01, 2007 by
Dock Ellis Experience
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Former first round pick Andrew McCutchen was selected by John Perroto as the Pittsburgh Pirates' #1 prospect. Perroto writes the report for Baseball America each season. This is good news for Pirates fans, as McCutchen, a center fielder, is likely to get his first cup of coffee...
How the pen is shaping up...
March 15, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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If the Mets decide to go with a traditional longman they could be encouraged by Livan Hernandez's ability to come out of the pen and pitch two scoreless innings. Of Course, that success could be making him a favorite for the fifth starters spot. To make Hernandez the longman could...
The Pirates and Free Agency
November 07, 2008 by
Raise the Jolly Roger!
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The two just don't work well together. Every off-season, people always go on and on about how the Bucs need to jump in to the market and grab some bats, arms, gloves, whatever. It's not that easy, people. They try. We just don't remember because every year the attempt fails...
Rounding The Bases
March 02, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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One post to recap all of your Mets news from the
I Feel Fine - Everyone is breathing easier today after a whirlwind 24 hours that had some of us fearing the worst about Johan Santana's sore elbow. He threw without incident yesterday, and it was Johan himself who insisted that he ...
The Mets Are Inconsistent
June 25, 2008 by
Hot Stove New York
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Last night's game was an 11-0 shellacking. Where have we seen that before? Oh yeah, against Washington (10-5), Pittsburgh (13-1), Atlanta (11-4), San Francisco (10-2) and so on. These types of games happen, but if you want to be a playoff contender, you can't get blown out...
This Week in Yankees History (4/26-5/2)
April 26, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
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This Week in Yankees HistoryApril 26th - May 2ndApril 26th1883 - Former Yankees P Ray “Slim” Caldwell (1910-1918) was born. Ray posted a 99-99 pitching career record in 258 games for the Yankees. His best Yankees seasons were in 1914, he went 17-9 and in 1915, posting a 19-16 mark...
Carl Pavano Traded to Twins
August 07, 2009 by
Sports Blog Net
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Former Red Sox farmhand Carl Pavano was acquired by the Twins for a player to be named later to help shore up their starting rotation. Pavano, and Tony Armas, Jr., were the two players the Red Sox sent to Montreal in 1997. Though he never pitched a game for the Red Sox, he was hyped [...]
Rickey (Re)Run
July 28, 2009 by
Athletics Nation
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Thanks to the_rozeboom for his Rickey post on Sunday. And by the way, it is always flattering to hear kind words from fellow AN'ers, whether privately or publicly. It honestly never gets old.
I got back yesterday from my all-too-quick jaunt to Cooperstown; a lot of flying...
Mets Lineup vs Marlins Today, Mets vs Scott Olsen
August 31, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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1. J Reyes, SS.306135545
2. N Evans, LF.261050
3. D Wright, 3B.2922610214
4. C Beltran, CF.273209119
5. C Delgado, 1B.26030931
6. F Tatis, RF.29711433
7. D Easley, 2B.2696390
8. R Cancel, C.226141
9. P Martinez, P.156020
Mets vs Scott Olsen (2008)
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