Category Archives: Latest Mets News

Cheap Seats at Citi Field

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

With the economy in a tailspin, unemployment through the roof, and diehard fans unable to partake in their favorite pastime due to money woes, the New York Mets have made the gracious and humane gesture of lowering the price of … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Surrender!

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

At least one ardent Mets fan has lost faith in the 2009 season — Lynn Cohen. Poor Lynn chose October 3rd as the big day for the “Gary, Keith, and Ron” / Pitch In For a Good Cause “main event” … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Adam Pettyjohn

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to a press release posted by the Buffalo Bisons, the Mets have signed lefthanded pitcher Adam Pettyjohn and assigned him to Buffalo. Don’t get too excited, folks. The 32-year-old Pettyjohn, once a “can’t-miss” prospect, has been a career minor … Continue reading →

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Mets Fire Tony Bernazard

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

In a stunning development, the Mets have fired VP of Player Development Tony Bernazard — at least, according to Joel Sherman of the NY Post. It is assumed that this announcement will be made official later in the afternoon at … Continue reading →

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Trades and DFAs

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

Omar Minaya says the Mets are “buyers” right now, rather than “sellers”. We’ll see whether that rings true over the next 8 days, but in the meantime, a few deals have gone down. Rockies acquire Rafael Betancourt from Indians I … Continue reading →

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Mets Promote the Versatile Cory Sullivan

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to several reports, the Mets have placed pitcher Fernando Nieve on the disabled list and promoted Buffalo outfielder Cory Sullivan. Sullivan will wear uniform #19 and should be available at some point during tonight’s contest vs. the Nationals. Per … Continue reading →

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Mets Promote Angel Berroa

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Joe Janish

You know it’s a slow news day when the headline is Angel Berroa. The Mets — who signed Berroa on July 11th and assigned him to AAA Buffalo — have added the veteran infielder to the 25-man roster, replacing Argenis … Continue reading →

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Pedro Martinez is a Bad Guy?

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Joe Janish

As you may have seen, Pedro Martinez signed with the Philadelphia Phillies. Interestingly, he signed a $1M contract only after passing a physical, yet was immediately placed on the 15-day disabled list with a sore shoulder. Go figure. Well, whatever. … Continue reading →

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