Category Archives: Latest Mets News

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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Nick Evans Back

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

With Billy Wagner traded to Boston, the Mets are likely to add Nick Evans to the 25-man roster in Wagner’s place. At least, that’s what I gather considering that David Lennon of Newsday just tweeted that he saw Evans at … Continue reading →

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Billy Wagner Agrees to Trade?

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

TheRopolitans has three sources confirming that Billy Wagner has agreed to a trade to the Boston Red Sox. So far no official word from the Mets, though it could be coming soon. No word on who the PTBNL will be, … Continue reading →

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Mets Release Livan Hernandez

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to MetsBlog, the Mets have released Livan Hernandez and activated Billy Wagner from the DL. Though Livan has struggled mightily in his last three starts, I’m mildly surprised if only because I don’t know who is going to take … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Steven Matz

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Nationals signed their Stephen, and the Mets got their Matz. In one of the few “feel good” stories of 2009 for the Mets, local pitcher Steven Matz signed a pro contract with the team just minutes before the midnight … Continue reading →

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Ricco On the Rise – and Recommended Francoeur Deal

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Adam Rubin, Mets insiders believe that John Ricco will eventually replace Omar Minaya as the Mets GM. Certainly, Ricco’s sudden plunge into the role of public speaker for the team is a supporting clue. Also in Rubin’s report: … Continue reading →

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Brewers DFA Bill Hall

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

As part of a flurry of moves intended to shake up the ballclub, the Milwaukee Brewers have designated Billy Hall for assignment. Hall has another year and over $8M left on his contract, a hefty sum unlikely to be picked … Continue reading →

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Viva Pedro Martinez

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

As if things couldn’t get worse for Mets fans, Pedro Martinez made good in his first start in 2009, allowing the Cubs 3 runs on 7 hits in 5 innings en route to his first win as a Philadelphia Phillie. … Continue reading →

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