Yardbarker: JJ Putz

Mets Tell Putz They Will Not Pick Up His 2010 Option

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:47:46 -0500

According to Bart Hubbuch of The NY Post, the Mets have informed reliever J.J. Putz that they will not pick up his $9.1MM option for 2010, instead paying him a $1MM buyout. Hubbuch says the club cited health concerns when breaking the news to Putz.

Elbow surgery to sideline Putz for 10-12 weeks

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:07:02 -0500

New York Mets reliever J. J. Putz will have surgery to remove a bone spur and pieces of bone from the back of his right elbow and is expected...

MLB Notebook | Ineffective J. J. Putz has sharp pain in elbow

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:10:24 -0500

New York Mets reliever J. J. Putz will leave the team and return to New York to be examined by team doctors today after experiencing "sharp...

Elbow woe could Putz J.J. away

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:55:00 -0500

J.J. Putz "hurt like hell" following through on pitches during yesterday's 11-6 loss to the Pirates, so the reliever appears headed for surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow.

Quotes that Give Me WBC Concern

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 13:01:07 -0500

I don

NYC Papers Will Be Careful Not To Call Putz A Putz

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:09:05 -0500

The Mets have been spending much of this offseason attempting to rework a horrid bullpen. In the process, they

Video: J.J. Putz press conference

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:31:47 -0500

Video from the NY Post - Mets Blog

Mets Deal Seven Schmucks for a Putz...What's Not to Like?

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:07:22 -0500

"When you get a chance to land a Putz and at the same time unload seven complete schmucks, you take it," said Mets GM Omar Minaya. "J.J. should have no problem making the adjustment. Here in New York every third guy on the 7 train is a putz. And if he's not a putz, chances are he's a prick."

No More Putzing around! - Putz is OK with setup role!

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:16:26 -0500

David Lennon of Newsday asked Omar Minaya if he thinks there will be a problem if J.J. Putz setup games for the K-Rod. Omar said that he does not believe that J.J. Putz will have a problem being the set-up man for Frankie Rodriguez. He only spoke to him briefly after the deal, but there didn't seem to be any friction. Another day, another problem (rumor) solved....

Rumor Season

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:53:14 -0500

The madness that is the annual Winter Meetings officially start tomorrow.A This event could be considered the Black Friday of the baseball rumors industry.

Like last offseason, we're going to keep a close watch on the rumors and make sure you're exposed to any interesting nuggets we come ...

Putz in Play

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:18:48 -0500

According to the New York Post, Seattle has made closer JJ Putz available.

This was expected.A Putz is one of Seattle's more valuable trade chips, despite the 2008 struggles, and isn't likely to be a key component to this upcoming season.

The New York Mets are likely to remain Putz's most ...

Putz to Mets Rumors/Speculation

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:55:19 -0500

JJ Putz's name has been coming up in trade rumors with the New York Mets all offseason, and Tracy Ringolsby of the Rocky Mountain News is just the latest to stoke the hot stove, reporting that the Mets have made a Putz acquisition an offseason "priority."

All offseason the Mets have appeared ...

J.J. Putz Won't be Traded

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:37:10 -0500

The Red Sox wanted Putz, but Seattle declined.

J.J. Putz Injured

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:35:12 -0500

J.J. Putz left the game early Wednesday with what looked like an injured elbow. If he is out for any period of time, Brandon Morrow could be a great fantasy pick-up.

Putz Problemo

Thu, 01 May 2008 22:58:34 -0500

A look at Putz's pitches and why he can't get it done this year.