Category Archives: Latest Mets News

Manny’s Performance Enhancement for the Bedroom

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Joe Janish

As it turns out, the drug that Manny Ramirez tested positive for was a SEXUAL enhancer, not unlike Viagra. According to Yahoo’s Tim Brown and Steve Henson: The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the substance is supposed … Continue reading →

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Manny Ramirez Busted for PEDs

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Joe Janish

Manny Ramirez has been suspended for 50 games for violating MLB’s PEDs policy. No word yet on what drug he was caught using. In the end, though, Manny wins. He still makes about $17M and he gets 50 days off … Continue reading →

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Perez Placed On DL

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Joe Janish

Omar Minaya announced that Oliver Perez would be placed on the disabled list with “tendinitis in the knee”. (Ha), and that Jonathan Niese would take his place on the 25-man roster. He also announced that Niese would start on Friday … Continue reading →

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Oliver Perez in the Bullpen

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

So it’s official: Oliver Perez will be “working out his issues” in the bullpen. 40-year-old rookie Ken Takahashi will take Perez’s spot in the starting rotation, at least for this Friday evening’s game. Though Takahashi was a starter in Japan … Continue reading →

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Freddy Garcia Released

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

Wait, Freddy, you can’t quit — because YOU’RE FIRED! The Freddy Garcia Experiment has officially ended, as the Mets released the righthander. Hat tip to Walnutz. Garcia never could get his velocity back up to a point where he could … Continue reading →

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Freddy Garcia May Retire

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

Adam Rubin is reporting that Freddy Garcia is NOT the solution for the Mets’ starting rotation, and, he is leaning toward retirement. Garcia has a 8.18 ERA with the AAA Buffalo Bisons, and is struggling to keep his fastball in … Continue reading →

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Today’s Lineup

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to MetsBlog, this is today’s starting lineup: Jose Reyes, SS Alex Cora, 2B Carlos Beltran, OF Carlos Delgado, 1B David Wright, 3B Gary Sheffield, OF Ryan Church, OF Omir Santos, C Livan Hernandez, RHP That’s right, Alex Cora — … Continue reading →

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Figueroa Elects Free Agency

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Although official word has not yet been published, inside sources suggest that Nelson Figueroa has elected free agency rather than accept a demotion to AAA Buffalo. **UPDATE: Adam Rubin has been given similar information. ** Hat tip to loyal MetsToday … Continue reading →

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