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Manuel, Mets exercise 'the demons'
August 28, 2008 by
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In Jerry Manuel's brief two-month tenure as Mets manager, he lost his closer (Billy Wagner), two starters (John Maine), second baseman (Luis Castillo) and a pinch hitter/utility man (Marlon Anderson).
He also adopted a (un)healthy list of injured troops including Ryan Church...
Transaction: Figueroa promoted, Reyes demoted, Castro DL'd
August 27, 2008 by
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The New York Mets made a flurry of moves this afternoon, promoting pitcher Nelson Figueroa and catcher Robinson Cancel from Triple-A New Orleans, demoting Argenis Reyes to the Zephyrs and placing Ramon Castro on the 15-day disabled list.
Wagner 'week-to-week' Minaya says
August 27, 2008 by
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According to a report from Adam Rubin with the New York Daily News, Mets GM Omar Minaya said Billy Wagner status is "week-to-week."
inGame: Mets 6, Phillies 3
August 27, 2008 by
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The New York Mets (74-60) bouced back to beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-3, to regain control of first place in the National League East.
Video: Mets-Phillies
August 27, 2008 by
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The Baseball Tonight team talks about the 13-inning game Tuesday night. Here's the clip …
Will The Mets Put Jon Niese In A Position To Succeed?
August 27, 2008 by
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One of the ways to judge the effectiveness of a manager is to see if he puts his players in a position to succeed. Reliever Scott Schoeneweis is murder against lefty batters but can't get out righty batters. A good manager would put Schoeneweis in the game against a lefty batter...
September roster: Niese expected to get promotion
August 27, 2008 by
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The New York Mets have not made any official annoucenments, but it is believed Jonathan Niese will make his major league debut next Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Reyes pitches for B-Mets
August 26, 2008 by
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Al Reyes made his first appearance in a game since signing with the Mets last week. Reyes, 38, pitched one scoreless inning, allowing one hit and two strike outs Tuesday for the Binghamton Mets.
Charlie Manuel: 'These are big opportunities'
August 26, 2008 by
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No one in the Phillies clubhouse was throwing verbal daggers at the Mets before Tuesday's short, but important, two-game series between the two front-runners in the National League East.
Castro removed from game
August 26, 2008 by
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Ramon Castro left tonight's game in the fifth inning with a leg injury. He pulled up lame running out a ground ball. As Castro crossed the first base bag he limped back to the bag, holding his right hamstring area.
Mets, Manuel commited to Pelfrey
August 26, 2008 by
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Prior to Tuesday night's game in Philadelphia, Mets manager Jerry Manuel said Mike Pelfrey will be in rotation for the rest of the season.
Fuentes on waivers
August 26, 2008 by
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... the Colorado Rockies have placed Brian Fuentes and Willy Taveras on waivers. It is highly unlikely that Fuentes would go unclaimed before the Mets would have the opportunity to make a bid on the Rockies closer.
inGame: Mets 9, Astros 1
August 25, 2008 by
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Mike Pelfrey pitched his second straight complete game as the New York Mets (73-59) beat the Houston Astros 9-1 at Shea Stadium Monday night.
Probable Pitchers vs. Philadelphia Phillies
August 25, 2008 by
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The New York Mets open an eight-game road trip against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park tomorrow night. Here are the pitching probables for the two-game series:
Maine to DL, Castillo activated
August 25, 2008 by
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The New York Mets have placed John Maine on the disabled list. Maine is suffering from a bone spur in his right shoulder. Meanwhile, Luis Castillo has been activated and will start tonight against the Houston Astros.
Poll: Fifth Starter
August 25, 2008 by
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With John Maine potentially out for the season, who would you like to see the Mets use as a fifth starter? Vote now.
Confounding, astounding and utterly unexplainable
August 25, 2008 by
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I hope you're sitting down for this. Fact: Since the All-Star break the New York Mets bullpen is piling up some of the worst numbers in team history. From July 17 through August 24 the Mets bullpen ERA is 5.89.
Pitching In
August 25, 2008 by
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Newsday reported today that John Maine was administered a cortisone shot prior to his start on Saturday. The result: pain, soreness and his least effective outing of his career.
Minaya: 'We'll find a way'
August 25, 2008 by
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Is this New York Mets team going to the playoffs?
We're 132 games into the 2008 season and we still don't have the answer.
But soon, we will.
inGame: Astros 6, Mets 4
August 24, 2008 by
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Pedro Feliciano surrendered two 10-inning home runs to give the Houston Astros (66-64) a 6-4 win over the New York Mets (72-59).
Voices: Ed Hearn
August 24, 2008 by
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There are no Halls of Fame for men like Ed Hearn. He had a forgettable, three-year major league baseball career, batting .263 with four home runs and 14 RBI in 62 career games. Many Hall of Fame inductees have outperformed Hearn in a month, some in a week. But if you are using Hearn...
Maine's pain hurts Mets more
August 24, 2008 by
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Mets manager Jerry Manuel began interviewing himself during Saturday's post-game press conference. Not sure if it's a feeble attempt to speed up the process or a sign Manuel is cracking, talking to voices in his head.
inGame: Astros 8, Mets 3
August 23, 2008 by
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The Houston Astros (65-64) snapped the New York Mets (72-58) modest four-game winning streak, 8-3.
Voices: Brian Moritz (Binghamton Press)
August 23, 2008 by
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Brian Moritz is a sports reporter for the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin. He is the beat writer for the Binghamton Mets. This weekend we spoke to Brian about the B-Mets farm system.
Mets hold off activating Castillo
August 23, 2008 by
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The New York Mets have decided to hold off activating Luis Castillo for tonight's game against the Houston Astros. Castillo is expected to wait until next week.
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