Category Archives: News Notes Rumors

Carter’s Harley on Auction for Charity

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Paul Festa

Gary Carter’s Harley is to be put up for auction to benefit the Autism Project of Palm Beach County.  Here are the details: The Harley Davidson motorcycle owned by the Mets late, great Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter will go on the … Continue reading →

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Tweet: Hurricane Postpones Shannon’s Fundraiser

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Paul Festa

Bob Klapisch just tweeted the following about the fundraiser for Shannon Forde.  It will now take place on 11/29.  I’m sure the Mets will have more details soon. Power outages in NJ have forced the postponement of Shannon Forde’s fundraiser … Continue reading →

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SI: Mets to extend Dickey, Wright “Quickly”

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Paul Festa

According to a story from Sports Illustrated’s Fannation.com, Sandy Alderson intends to extend R.A. Dickey and David Wright soon, perhaps even before the World Series: Sandy Alderson’s definition of “quickly,” when it comes to David Wright‘s and R.A Dickey’s future with … Continue reading →

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Trade Deadline Roundup (So Far)

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Paul Festa

With one week remaining until the non-waiver trade deadline, let’s take a look at some of the notable transactions that have been made thus far. Baltimore Orioles The O’s picked up DH Jim Thome from the Phillies in exchange for C Gabriel Lino and … Continue reading →

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Matt Harvey Tunes Up in Buffalo

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Paul Festa

  Matt Harvey auditioned for a role in the Mets starting rotation tonight as he took the mound against the Toledo Mud Hens in Buffalo.  Harvey threw 100 pitches in 6 2/3 innings.  He allowed 2 runs on 3 hits, walked 4 … Continue reading →

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Mets Add Left-handed Bullpen Arm

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Paul Festa

In the 8th inning of last night’s game, two left-handed hitters were due to bat for the Yankees.  Terry Collins elected not to bring in LHP Tim Byrdak, but kept Miguel Batista in for a second inning of work.  Batista … Continue reading →

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Phillies Lose Roy Halladay

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Joe Janish

As if the Phillies’ injury issues couldn’t get worse, they’ve now lost starter Roy Halladay for an undetermined time due to a shoulder problem. Suddenly, Roy Oswalt looks like a viable option for the Phillies. For those who have been … Continue reading →

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Mets to Lock Up Niese?

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Paul Festa

According to Adam Rubin of ESPN, the Mets are close to signing Jonathon Niese to a long-term deal. The eventual deal is believed to be comparable to the five-year, $28.5 million deal that included two team options — for $11 … Continue reading →

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