Category Archives: Latest Mets News

David Wright Sugercoats No More

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Joe Janish

After last night’s loss, Mets manager Jerry Manuel offered up this quote (courtesy of Adam Rubin): “We have to keep positive,” Manuel said. “I think there were a lot of good things that happened tonight for an early-in-the-season ballgame. We … Continue reading →

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Bengie Molina Signs with Giants

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Joe Janish

It turns out that Bengie Molina was not prepared to leave his heart in San Francisco. Further, it turns out that the ship that sailed from the bay could in fact return to shore. This is a good thing, from … Continue reading →

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Carlos Beltran’s Mysterious Knee Surgery

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, Carlos Beltran had knee surgery in Colorado on Wednesday. That’s about all we know for sure. He might have had “microfracture surgery”, which is pretty darn serious, or he may have had “arthroscopic surgery”, which … Continue reading →

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Jason Bay To Sign with Mets

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

It’s not official, but according to Mike Francesa, Jason Bay will sign with the Mets. Was it just a coincidence that Francesa’s announcement came a day after MetsToday pulled the Mets offer off the table? Perhaps Omar Minaya will send … Continue reading →

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Winter Plan Complete as Mets Sign Weijgertse and Hato

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets continued their aggressive international scavenger hunt, signing Kevin Weijgertse and Bjorn Hato of Holland. The 18-year-old phenoms first attracted attention at a European showcase in North Carolina held during November. Weijgertse is a third baseman / first baseman … Continue reading →

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Alex Cora Injures Back

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Beisbol Invernal: Los Criollos, asimismo, vieron salir del terreno de juego con supuestas molestias en la espalda en el segundo episodio a su valioso ‘infielder’, Alex Cora, quien anoche comenzó en la defensa de la antesala. Fue reemplazado … Continue reading →

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Bostick, Wilson Sign with Royals

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

Former Mets Adam Bostick, Vance Wilson, and Bruce Chen have signed minor league deals with the Kansas City Royals, with all receiving invitations to spring training. Both Wilson and Chen made comebacks after Tommy John surgery in 2009, with Chen … Continue reading →

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Elmer Dessens Signed

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

After a month of holding our collective breath, it’s finally official: Elmer Dessens has re-signed with the Mets. The lights-out mopup man returns to the organization for one year, minor league contract that could be worth as much as $700,000 … Continue reading →

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