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Harper: Omar listens to doc's orders
August 16, 2009 by
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Let's face it, if the Mets hadn't figured out that David Wright should at least go on the 15-day disabled list, as he sat at home Sunday with "post-concussion symptoms," all hope for this franchise would have been lost.
Church tells Wright not to rush back
August 16, 2009 by
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Ryan Church, who arrives at Citi Field with the Braves tomorrow, exchanged text messages with David Wright on Saturday night. Church's advice to his former teammate: Don't hurry back, no matter what.
Castillo powers up for first homer of season
August 16, 2009 by
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Luis Castillo continued his resurgent second half with a two-run blast into the second deck in left-center field in the fifth inning of Sunday's 3-2 victory over San Francisco at Citi Field.
Murphy's ninth-inning single lifts Mets
August 16, 2009 by
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With David Wright becoming the latest high-profile player to be bitten by a team-wide injury epidemic, Daniel Murphy's RBI single in the ninth inning lifted the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Giants Sunday at Citi Field.
Wright released from hospital
August 16, 2009 by
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David Wright was discharged from the Hospital for Special Surgery Sunday. A team spokesman said he'd gone home and that he had "post-concussion symptoms and a headache" and that he was expected to rejoin the team in the next few days.
Beltran may be close to returning
August 16, 2009 by
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In a season of mounting losses, numerous injuries and scandal - not to mention a third straight year looming without playoff baseball - comes this glimmer of good news: Carlos Beltran may be close to returning.
Bondy: Sitting Wright would be a heads-up move
August 16, 2009 by
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Nothing good comes from Met games these days. Events scheduled to elicit childhood memories bring only fresh injury or recrimination. If the Wilpons could just shut down the season right now at Citi Field, the Mets would be better off.
K-Rod fast, isn't furious after homer in the 10th
August 15, 2009 by
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K-Rod got Bengie Molina to ground out Friday night and felt like his fastball was effective against the Giants' cleanup hitter. Saturday, when K-Rod faced Molina again in the 10th inning, he "felt my fastball was good enough to get by him."
Errant pitch is a jolt Giants' Cain, too
August 15, 2009 by
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Matt Cain sat in a catcher's crouch halfway between the mound and home plate, where David Wright lay sprawled after being struck in the helmet by a Cain fastball. Cain remained hunched over, hoping for a good outcome for Wright.
Molina's 10th inning homer beats Mets
August 15, 2009 by
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David Wright was hit just above the left earflap of his helmet with a 93 mile-per-hour fastball, a frightening moment that obscured a thrilling game, which the Giants won, 5-4, on Bengie Molina's solo homer off K-Rod in the 10th inning.
Wright leaves game after pitch to the head
August 15, 2009 by
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David Wright was hit in the head by the Giants' Matt Cain in the fourth inning of Saturday's game and spent several moments sprawled on the ground near the plate, not moving, before getting up and walking with trainers back to the Met dugout.
Former Met is always in the Spirit of '69
August 15, 2009 by
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The trade that sent Al Weis from the White Sox to the Mets completely changed the infielder's career, but not in the way he first thought. Weis thought he was headed to oblivion. Instead he became one of the stars of the Mets' 1969 title team.
Citi starting to feel like home for Met fans
August 14, 2009 by
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After being criticized for their lack of recognition of club history at Citi Field, the Mets took steps to satisfy fans recently by adding photos of famous Mets and Met moments to the ballpark, plus other upgrades.
Mets blank Giants at Citi Field
August 14, 2009 by
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Met Starter Bobby Parnell threw six scoreless innings in the Mets' 3-0 victory over San Francisco, a wild-card contender, in front of 38,997 at Citi Field. Parnell allowed just three hits, walked none and struck out seven.
Mets lift Parnell's pitch limit
August 13, 2009 by
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Jerry Manuel capped Bobby Parnell's first major-league start at 68 pitches last weekend in San Diego because the rookie had been working in relief since getting promoted last September. Friday, that number should be 85.
Tigers & Twins to visit Citi Field in 2010
August 12, 2009 by
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A preliminary schedule for 2010 reveals the Twins and Tigers will come to Citi Field. The Mets are expected to visit Cleveland, as well as play the customary home-and-home series with the Yankees.
Mets' ticket prices slashed 50% with special promotion
August 12, 2009 by
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TheaterMania members can receive 50% off tickets to 13 upcoming home games, including. David Newman, the Mets' senior VP for marketing, said the promotion was not an indication that the Mets were struggling to sell tickets.
More bad news for Mets as they avert desert sweep
August 12, 2009 by
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The Mets salvaged a series finale for the second time on a miserable road trip, yet the bad news mounted anyway. Team officials learned Wednesday that Carlos Delgado won't be back until September, if at all.
Wright sits and Mets fall again
August 12, 2009 by
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With David Wright on the bench, Livan Hernandez lasted only four innings and the Mets lost to the Diamondbacks, 6-2, Tuesday. The Mets, who are 1-5 since leaving Citi Field, complete a dismal road trip Wednesday afternoon.
Wagner's return set for Sunday; top pick near deal
August 11, 2009 by
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Billy Wagner has tossed five scoreless innings against Single-A batters since beginning a rehab assignment. He is scheduled to pitch for St. Lucie Tuesday night, and again on Friday.
It's Wright time for rest, says David
August 11, 2009 by
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David Wright, who has started all but one game for the Mets this season, is due for a day off Tuesday. Jerry Manuel concluded he could no longer ride the worn-down Wright, who went 1-for-3 in the Mets' 7-4 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Manuel rips 'unacceptable' Met effort
August 11, 2009 by
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A sloppy effort by the Mets that included Angel Pagan misplaying a ball in center and Daniel Murphy not covering first resulted in a 7-4 loss to Arizona. Afterward, Jerry Manuel met individually with players to express disappointment.
Mets have a plan post-Minaya
August 11, 2009 by
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High-ranking personnel within the Mets believe John Ricco will emerge as Omar Minaya's successor as GM, the News has learned. Ricco handles rules compliance, statistical analysis and the financial ramifications of maneuvers.
Pelfrey returns to Mets for series with Diamondbacks
August 09, 2009 by
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Mike Pelfrey, who last pitched Aug.2 against the Diamondbacks at Citi Field, reenters the rotation Monday night when the Mets open a series in Arizona.
Johan bats away Padre sweep
August 09, 2009 by
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Johan Santana tossed eight solid innings and contributed two hits, a walk and an RBI at the plate as the Mets salvaged their series finale with a 5-1 victory against NL West doormat San Diego on Sunday.
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