Category Archives: Latest Mets News

D.J. Carrasco Back

In case you missed it, D.J. Carrasco is back with the Mets after some injury issues and a short stint in AAA. I’m sure you are pleased upon hearing this news. The great mystery, of course, is what angle — … Continue reading

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Kirk Nieuwenhuis Called Up

Well that didn’t take long … Captain Kirk Nieuwenhuis has been beamed up from Buffalo to take over the roster spot vacated by non-vulcan Andres Torres. Terry Collins has suggested that Nieuwenhuis will be used in a platoon situation, which … Continue reading

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Jason Pridie and Nick Evans Clear Waivers

According to EspnNewYork.com’s Adam Rubin,  Mets‘ outfielder Jason Pridie and utility-player Nick Evans cleared waivers on Friday and are officially free agents may opt for free agency. A few days earlier, Pridie and Evans had been outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo, … Continue reading

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Mets Grab Geren – But Who is in Charge?

Big news in Flushing — the Mets have hired former Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren to be their 2012 bench coach. The hiring comes as a surprise, since Bud Selig / MLB generally ask that teams hold off on huge … Continue reading

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The Mets Break Out Their Season Ticket Pricing Plans For 2012

Let the offseason moves begin! The New York Mets opened the floodgates yesterday by announcing their new season ticket packages and detailing the numerous changes that they will be implementing in an effort to retain season ticket holders as well … Continue reading

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Alderson: What Will Happen with Reyes, Payroll, Dimensions?

Taking a page from the 1985 classic movie The Breakfast Club, Sandy Alderson continued his “Don’t You Forget About Me” media tour yesterday, this time appearing with WFAN’s Mike Francesa. Essentially, Alderson rehashed his SNY talking points from the previous … Continue reading

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Alderson: 2012 Closer Not A Met Yet

In case you missed it, Sandy Alderson appeared with Ron and Gary during the top of the third inning in last night’s Mets-Cardinals game. The Mets cooperated, scoring three runs, giving Alderson the time to respond from some frank questioning … Continue reading

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Curiously, Mets Re-Sign Tim Byrdak

Sometimes, good news comes early — such as in this case: the Mets have announced their first big free-agent signing of the offseason, by re-upping lefthanded one-out specialist Tim Byrdak. To me this is curious news, for a few reasons.

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