Category Archives: Latest Mets News

Freddy Garcia Accepts Demotion

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Joe Janish

Freddy Garcia has officially lost the competition for the #5 spot in the starting rotation, but his comeback continues. Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Dan Murphy at Number Two

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

It’s official — Jerry Manuel has named Daniel Murphy the #2 hitter, pushing Luis Castillo to the eight hole. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Read on and post your opinions both pro and con. Continue reading →

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Mid-Spring Pickups

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

Cuts came quickly this March, many of them due to the current economic condition — in many cases, teams are only responsible for one-sixth of a player’s salary if he’s released by March 18th (Duaner Sanchez was cut for specifically … Continue reading →

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Jon Niese Sent Down

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets have demoted Jon Niese, which suggests he’ll start the season in AAA. One may ask why Niese goes and Freddy Garcia stays, when Garcia’s stats are equally awful. Read on for the explanation. Continue reading →

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Padres Sign Duaner Sanchez

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

It didn’t take long for Duaner Sanchez to find a new home — he’s been signed to a minor-league deal by San Diego. The pitching-starved Padres jumped on the opportunity to ink the former Mets setup man, who appeared in … Continue reading →

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Mets Acquire Fernando Nieve

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets have claimed righthander Fernando Nieve off waivers from the Astros. Nieve is expected to compete for a spot in either the starting rotation or possibly the bullpen, and was acquired in the wake of the news that Tim Redding would be shut down indefinitely. Continue reading →

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Tim Redding Shut Down

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

Tim Redding’s attempt to nail down the #5 spot in the New York Mets starting rotation has come to a screeching halt, as the team has decided to shut him down due to shoulder soreness. Only a few days ago … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Livan Hernandez

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to The Daily News, the Mets have signed Livan Hernandez to a $1M minor league deal, with another $1M possible in performance bonuses. Call me crazy, but I like this signing. As long as the Mets are going to … Continue reading →

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