Category Archives: Latest Mets News

Johan’s Wife to Have Baby

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

Johan Santana will NOT be at Citi Field today, instead staying back in Florida to be with his wife, who will be giving birth in Fort Myers. The couple is expecting a son, who will be named Johan Alexander Santana, … Continue reading →

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Confirmed: Maine was a Throw-in

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

Former Mets and Orioles GM Jim Duquette publicly confirmed what many people already suspected: John Maine was a throw-in in the Kris Benson deal of January 2006. Read on to find out how exactly the deal went down, as well as how lobsters and uniforms are related. Continue reading →

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Saturday’s Game Blacked Out

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Joe Janish

Wanna Watch the Mets this Saturday? Hop a plane to Miami, because that’s the only way you’ll see it in its entirety. Thanks to a FOX blackout restriction, and a concert, the Mets-Marlins game won’t be seen on TV until 7pm. Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Mets Sign Sheffield

Posted on April 3, 2009 by John Fitzgerald

According to SI.com, the Mets have signed Gary Sheffield. It is believed the contract will be for the league minimum $400,000 – the Tigers would presumably pay the rest of Sheffield’s contract: Sheffield chose the Mets over the Phillies and … Continue reading →

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Mets 25-Man Roster Set

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets’ 25-man roster is set, with few surprises. This writer, though, wonders how Nelson Figueroa was demoted to AAA, and why Jeremy Reed wasn’t given consideration for the starting job in left field. Continue reading →

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RH Sluggers Available

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Joe Janish

We know the Mets are not going to add any position players to their roster, but there’s still a major, glaring void — a righthanded-hitting outfielder with home run power. This week, a two players filling that description became available. … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Ken Takahashi

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets pass on Ohman, but take Takahashi. Meantime, Jimmy Gobble is available again, and the Phillies still have Ryan Howard and Chase Utley in their lineup. Oh, and will someone please explain how and why Elmer Dessens is in big league camp, while Nelson Figueroa is not? Continue reading →

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Nationals Like J-Lo?

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

What could Jennifer Lopez possibly have to do with the Washington Nationals? Hint: she won’t be playing second base. Ask veteran pitcher Julian Tavarez, who compares his new team to J-Lo … sort of … Continue reading →

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