Category Archives: News Notes Rumors

Steven Matz Update

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

The update on Mets’ top draft pick Steven Matz is … that there is no update. Matz, selected in the second round and #72 overall, has reported to freshmen orientation at Coastal Carolina, still waiting to receive an offer from … Continue reading →

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Available Players to Consider

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

Do the ailing and injured New York Mets need to bring in outside reinforcements? If so, a few have become available. One by one: Vicente Padilla The righthanded pitcher was waived by the Rangers after a miserable 3-inning, 7-ER start … Continue reading →

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Murphy vs. Martinez

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

While the Mets are hurting now, parts of the cavalry are making their way back. Carlos Beltran should be feeling better soon, and Ryan Church can come off the DL about a week from now, which means Fernando Martinez will … Continue reading →

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Read: BP in the New World

Posted on April 18, 2009 by John Fitzgerald

MetsGrrl has a post about the new rules regarding fan access during batting practice: You can no longer get behind the dugout unless you are ticketed for that section. You can’t get behind the photographer’s well, the next section over. … Continue reading →

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September Callups

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Joe Janish

With the roster expanding to 40, the Mets added the following players to their roster: RHP Carlos Muniz LHP Richardo Rincon RHP Bobby Parnell LHP Jonathan Niese RHP Al Reyes C Gustavo Molina 2B Argenis Reyes INF Ramon Martinez INF/OF … Continue reading →

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Background Noise

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Joe Janish

If you have a life and therefore missed hearing me on “Live From Mickey Mantle’s” on Friday night, then be sure to download the show and listen to it at your leisure. For example, offload it to your iPod and … Continue reading →

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Stocking AAA

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Joe Janish

Looking at the New Orleans Zephyrs roster, there isn’t much to call on for help. The Mets might benefit from stocking the team with a few veterans and “let’s hope to catch lightning in a bottle” guys. Suggestions: – Esteban … Continue reading →

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Junk To Jump On

Posted on August 3, 2008 by Joe Janish

What’s that saying? One man’s junk is another’s treasure? The Mets are desperate for arms — for both the bullpen and the starting rotation. The relievers are out of gas and ineffective, and the Mets will have to plan for … Continue reading →

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