Yardbarker: Damion Easley

It's time to give Easley a call...

Tue, 26 May 2009 13:12:41 -0500

Damion Easley was a solid contributor to the Mets for two seasons, the team was wise to pass on the 39 year old, for a younger version of the same player in Alex Cora.But with both Cora and Reyes out, leaving the job to Ramon Martinez and Fernado Tatis, even at his advance baseball age, Easley would be an up-grade. Over two seasons, Easley played 189 games in which the right hander batted .275 with 70 RBI's and 16 HR's. During his time with the Mets, Easley was primarily a second base...

The Top 177 Devil Rays Ever: #123

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:32:08 -0500

In our continuing efforts to preserve and protect the full, proud history of our proud, great and dominant franchise, and to hagiographize the many, many valiant warriors who have contributed to that proud history, every Monday through Thursday we’ll be counting down The Top 177* Devil Rays Ever…. The 123rd Greatest Devil Ray Ever is…. Rich Butler OF (1998-1999) DEVIL RAY MOMENT: September 11, 1998, Tropicana Field, bottom of the 7th, tie game, one out, hits an RBI triple off Todd Stottlemyre that proves to be the game-winner in a 3-2 triumph over the Rangers DEVIL RAY STATS: 79 Games 27 Runs 52 Hits 4 Doubles 3 Triples 7 HR 20 RBI 4 SB 17 BB Previously…. #177: Kevin

Mets land Cora...

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:48:33 -0500

Multiple reports indicate that the Mets and Alex Cora have come to terms on a one year worth approx. 2MM. I think this is a very good signing, at a reasonable price. They now have a legitimate back-up middle infielder who could fill-in long term at either position. While Cora is known for his ...

Mets sign Alex Cora

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:35:33 -0500

According to Rob Bradford of WEEI?the Mets have agreed to terms with infielder Alex Cora on a 1 year $2 million deal. Cora will come in to replace Damion Easley as the main infield utility man. Cora played with the Red Sox in 2008, even starting a lot of crucial games for the team at [...]

Dodgers Sign Scrappy Utility Player, Mark Loretta

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:40:30 -0500

The Dodgers accomplished another of their off season goals tonight and agreed to terms with utility infielder Mark Loretta on a one-year contract, according to Loretta's agent, Bob Garber. All that remains is for Loretta to pass a physical exam later today for the deal to be official. Loretta, hit .280 last season for the Astros, with 4 homeruns and 38 RBI in 280 at-bats. He excelled last season against left handed pitching and scorched them with a sizzling .330 batting average. He pla...

Easley might be done for season

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:28:21 -0500

The injury news just keeps getting worse for the Mets New York Mets . One day after outfielder Fernando Tatis was lost for the season due to a separated shoulder, Jerry Manuel expressed doubt about 38-year-old second baseman Damion Easley Damion Easley 's chances of returning by the end of the regular season because of a strained quadriceps. Easley, who suffered the injury last Saturday in Game 1 of a doubleheader with the Braves, is out at least a week and is so sore that he might not ma...

Easley feels pop, Mets feel squeeze of injuries

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:13:30 -0500

Damion Easley is the latest casuality for the New York Mets. Easley began feeling pain in his right quadricep when the Mets when the team opened the homestand last week.

Devil Rays Music Trivia!

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:45:45 -0500

Game time on Bugs and Cranks dot com! Ready? Okay, below are the six acts that have performed postgame concerts this season at historic Tropicana Field. How many can you name? Pretty daunting, right? Here's some helpful hints for the top (left to right): A former Vice President of the Oakland A's. New York Mets star Damion Easley is [...]

Mets Sweep Nationals

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:38:08 -0500

The Mets completed the sweep of the Washington Nationals tonight when Damion Easley scored the game winning run in the bottom of the 14th on a wild pitch by Joel Hanrahan. READ MORE

Breaking down the 2008 Mets: First Base

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:42:11 -0500

Continuing with our breakdown of the 2008 Mets, today we take a look at the situation at first base... READ MORE