Category Archives: Mets Injuries

John Maine – Ready or Not?

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

After throwing four innings in a minor league game in Florida, John Maine has proclaimed his arm healthy. The Star-Ledger reports that Maine could soon join the rotation. In fact, we might see him make a start this coming Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Watch Carlos Beltran on Twitter

Posted on September 3, 2009 by John Fitzgerald

Just a quick note… According to MetsBlog, Carlos Beltran will be playing for the Brooklyn Cyclones on Thursday night (9/3). The Cyclones are taking on the Hudson Valley Renegades at Dutchess Stadium in Fishkill, NY. For those of you interested … Continue reading →

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Mets Injuries: Not Bad Luck

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

After having his knee examined, Oliver Perez has been shut down and scheduled for season-ending surgery because of patella tendon tendinosis. No word on whether he will have his head examined. Johan Santana will have elbow surgery. J.J. Putz has … Continue reading →

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Oliver Perez Update

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

Yup … Ollie is done for the season. He’ll be undergoing season-ending surgery on his knee. Suddenly the release of Livan Hernandez isn’t looking so smart. Can Nelson Figueroa start twice in a five-day period?

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Mets Forgot About Johan Santana’s Elbow

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

During the team’s conference call with the press today, Ben Shpigel asked Omar Minaya if Johan Santana’s elbow issue was related in any way to the discomfort he felt back in February. Minaya was stunned by the question — he … Continue reading →

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Johan Santana To Have Elbow Examined

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Joe Janish

As if the Mets’ injury problems couldn’t get any worse, it’s been announced that Johan Santana will miss Tuesday night’s start in Miami and have his elbow checked out by physician David Altcheck. According to Mets manager Jerry Manuel: “He … Continue reading →

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Jeff Francoeur Has Torn Thumb

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Joe Janish

Although the x-rays proved negative for breaks, an MRI has shown that Jeff Francoeur has torn ligaments in his thumb, the result of a sliding catch made over the weekend. However, he is not expected to miss significant time. Alex … Continue reading →

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Cavalry Updates

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

In the old westerns, there would be an image of the cavalry arriving from the distance. But the men on horses would be moving TOWARD the camera, not AWAY. In the case of the Mets, it appears the cavalry is … Continue reading →

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