Category Archives: Latest Mets News

O’Day Claimed by Rangers

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Darren O’Day, a Rule 5 pick offered on waivers by the New York Mets a few days ago, has been claimed by the pitching-starved Texas Rangers. The Rule 5 requirements now apply to the Rangers, meaning, if they choose not … Continue reading →

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NY Post: Dopey Mets Want to Erase Dwight’s Citi Autograph

Posted on April 20, 2009 by John Fitzgerald

The NY Post’s George Willis is reporting that the Mets are up to their old tricks: WHEN Dwight “Doc” Gooden attended the Mets’ Opening Day ceremonies at Citi Field last week, he stopped by the Ebbets Club along the first-base … Continue reading →

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The Nelson Figueroa Era is Probably Over

Posted on April 19, 2009 by John Fitzgerald

MetsBlog is reporting that the Mets have designated Nelson Figueroa for assignment, following the Mets 4-2 loss the Brewers. Figueroa had a decent outing for the Mets as an emergency starter in place of the injured Mike Pelfrey. In order … Continue reading →

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Friday Funny: Mr. Met Can’t Sleep

Posted on April 17, 2009 by John Fitzgerald

The Onion is reporting that Mr. Met is having trouble falling asleep in his new house: “According to Mets GM Omar Minaya, Mr. Met entered his office and used a series of pantomimes to indicate that his sleep disorder is … Continue reading →

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MetsToday New Look

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

If you arrived here wondering if maybe you typed in the wrong URL, I apologize, but it is in fact the same old MetsToday you’ve grown to love. The previous “magazine” – style layout was kind of cool (well, I … Continue reading →

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Ambiorix Burgos Sentenced

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

Former Mets reliever Ambiorix Burgos has been sent to jail — though it may not be for what you think. Although the former flamethrower inadvertently (or intentionally) ran over and killed two human beings with his Hummer in the Dominican … Continue reading →

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Phillips Spills Beans on Madoff Relationship

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

Bernie Madoff was an important name dropped regularly during Steve Phillips’ tenure with the Mets. How many other GMs of baseball clubs know the name of their owners’ investment broker? Inquiring minds want to know. Continue reading →

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RIP Kalas, Fidrych

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

>online casinolies announcer Harry Kalas passed away today, as did former Detroit Tiger phenom Mark “The Bird” Fidrych. Kalas had the classic, deep baritone voice that made every production of NFL Films legendary. I can’t even imagine those old highlight … Continue reading →

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