Category Archives: Player Notes

As you likely already know, Jeff Conine is now a Met, coming from the Reds in return for Port St. Lucie starting shortstop Jose Castro and outfielder Sean Henry. Henry is an overaged (22) A-ball player, and Castro is a … Continue reading →

So Damion Easley is down with a grade-three ankle sprain (not to be confused with a third-grade sprain, which is common in kickball during recess), more or less nullifying his existence on the Mets’ roster for the remainder of the … Continue reading →

A few nights ago I was beside myself because the Mets had dropped two out of three to the fourth-place Marlins. After some careful self-analysis, it became clear: I’d become a Yankee fan. Now, that doesn’t mean I’ve started rooting … Continue reading →

So Oliver Perez will make his first career start against his old team, the Pittsburgh Pirates. Knowing he’s an emotional guy, one wonders if he’ll be seriously amped up for the start — possibly too keyed up to be effective. … Continue reading →

So Chip Ambres has been designated for assignment. If he didn’t get a dramatic, game-winning hit within the last three days, no one would have noticed. Some might have mentioned that they didn’t realize the Mets had anyone named Chip … Continue reading →

With Ruben Gotay getting so much playing time lately, Willie Randolph needs someone to run back and forth from the water cooler keeping his bottle filled. You may have noticed the face to the right when the TV cameras pan … Continue reading →

[TABLE=17] It wasn’t so long ago that Aaron Heilman was “too valuable” to be moved out of the bullpen and into the starting rotation — despite his desire to be a starter. Now, there’s question as to whether he has … Continue reading →