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Backpack duties passed to Parnell
September 02, 2008 by
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September roster expansion means two things for the Mets:
1. More pitching help
2. A new carrier for the "Sleeping Beauty" bullpen backpack.
Mets: Confident or Desperate?
September 02, 2008 by
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It's September and the Mets are front-and-center in the NL East pennant race and you have to wonder, are the Mets desperate or confident about their pitching staff?
Phils consider using Hamels on short rest vs. Mets
September 02, 2008 by
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The Philadelphia Phillies are considering using Cole Hamels on short rest against the Mets this weekend, when the two teams meet for the final series at Shea Stadium.
Strong August Puts Mets In National League East Lead
September 02, 2008 by
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It was a very good month for the Mets in August. While some focused too heavily on the meltdowns of the bullpen, the team went 18-11 for a .621 winning percentage.
Beltran's knee 'unstable'
September 02, 2008 by
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Carlos Beltran is the newest name on the Met triage list.
Beltran suffered a bruised knee Monday against the Brewers when he collided with homeplate umpire Ed Rapuano. He was removed from th game an inning later as a precautionary measure.
Mets encouraged by Wagner's progress
September 02, 2008 by
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For the first time since being placed on the disabled list two weeks ago, Billy Wagner was back on the mound Monday. Not in Milwaukee, but in New York at Shea Stadium.
inGame: Mets 4, Brewers 2
September 01, 2008 by
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The New York Mets (77-61) scored one run in the seventh and three runs in the eighth to beat the Milwaukee Brewers (80-57), 4-2 today at Miller Park.
Transaction: Mets recall Knight
September 01, 2008 by
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The New York Mets have recalled Brandon Knight. It's Knight's second stint with the Mets. He started one game back on July 26 against the St. Louis Cardinals at Shea Stadium, allowing four runs in five innings.
Figgy wasn't waiting for Gustav
September 01, 2008 by
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Nelson Figueroa wasn't waiting around for Hurricane Gustav. Once the Zephyrs announced the cancellation of their final three games of the season and Figueroa was told he'd be joing the Mets with the roster expansion, he didn't hang around New Orleans:
No Mookie, no Davey and Doc unlikely for Shea finale
September 01, 2008 by
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Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News reports, Mookie Wilson and Davey Johnson will not be part of the Shea Stadium final celebration planned for September 28.
Transactions: Anderson off DL, Mets recall 7
August 31, 2008 by
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The New York Mets will officially activate pinch-hitter/utility man Marlon Anderson Monday. He will be available for the series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
In addition, the Mets have announced they will expand their September roster by seven, adding:
Wagner to pitch off mound Monday
August 31, 2008 by
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Wagner is expected to throw off the mound tomorrow. If he responds well, the Mets believe Wagner could make a rehab appearance for the Brooklyn Cyclones during the week.
Writers Wanted!
August 31, 2008 by
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We are looking for passionate New York Mets fans with strong writing and analytical skills to contribute to our day-to-day product and monthly digital web magazine. We encourage bloggers, writers, historians and sabermetricians to apply.
Probable Pitchers vs. Milwaukee Brewers
August 31, 2008 by
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The New York Mets open a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday. Here are the probable pitchers for the series:
Wagner evaluation expected Monday
August 30, 2008 by
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With the Mets in Florida, Billy Wagner is back in New York playing catch. Wagner, who was assigned to the disabled list on August 5, has been "long tossing" all last week in an effort to stretch out the stiffness in his right shoulder.
Phillies release Kris Benson
August 30, 2008 by
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The Philadelphia Phillies have released Kris Benson. Benson, 32, was 1-4 with a 5.52 ERA in 11 starts for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He did not pitch at all for the Phillies in 2008, after being signed in February.
More bullpen woes: Ayala (hamstring) Schoeneweis (back)
August 30, 2008 by
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Jerry Manuel put his faith, the ball and the game in Luis Ayala's hands Friday night in Florida.
Gustavo creates bizarre ending to Zephyrs season
August 30, 2008 by
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The New Orleans Zephyrs prematurely finished the 2008 season Friday night with a 11-10 win over the Nashville Sound.
Niese pulled from start
August 30, 2008 by
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With Hurricane Gustavo zeroing in on New Orleans, Jon Niese was pulled from Friday's start with two outs in the third inning.
inGame: Mets 5, Marlins 4
August 29, 2008 by
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With the New York Mets (75-60) trailing 2-1 in the ninth inning and two outs, Marlins closer Kevin Gregg gave up singles to Luis Castillo and David Wright, then hit Carlos Delgado with a pitch to load the bases and Carlos Beltran ripped a grand slam on the first pitch from Gregg.
Lean On Me
August 29, 2008 by
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The New York Times has a great article on the Mets rookies Daniel Murphy and Nick Evans. Since both Murphy and Evans followed the same path to the bigs, they are using their shared experiences to help each other improve.
Delgado wants to return in '09
August 29, 2008 by
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If Carlos Delgado has his way, he will be the first baseman for the New York Mets in 2009. And, over the last two months, we've seen what happens when Delgado has his way
Pedro: Santana 'halfway' to greatness
August 29, 2008 by
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Johan Santana hasn't lost a game since June. Still, the questions linger, "Is he an ace? Is he great? Is he worth the $137.5 million investment and four prospects the Mets dealt to get him from Minnesota?"
Delgado pulls a Puckett
August 28, 2008 by
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It's a classic baseball story.
1991 World Series, the Fall Classic. Atlanta Braves. Minnesota Twins. Game 6. The Minnesota Twins had just dropped three straight to the Braves in Atlanta. They were one game away from being elimnated. The pregame mood was somber.
Pitching Probables vs. Florida Marlins
August 28, 2008 by
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The New York Mets open a three-game series against the Marlins in South Florida on Friday night. Here are the pitching probables for the series:
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