Category Archives: News Notes Rumors

This is 1982

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Paul Festa

Today is the 25th anniversary of Game 7 of the 1986 World Series.  It was a game the Mets would win to cement their second (and last) World Series title. The roster of the 1986 team was the result of shrewd draft choices, … Continue reading →

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K-Rod Shows True Colors

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, former Mets closer and current Brewers setup man Francisco Rodriguez (a.k.a., “K-Rod”) is unhappy in his current role. Huh. It seems that Mr. Rodriguez is dissatisfied with being “just” a setup man on a first-place … Continue reading →

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Reyes Activated; Gammons Predicts Prospect Haul

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Dan Capwell

At a time of year when baseball’s contenders add pieces for a title run, the Mets added the league’s batting leader by activating Jose Reyes today. Disabled since July 3rd with a hamstring strain the Met shortstop is leading the … Continue reading →

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Bud Selig Speaks On Mets Finances

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Roland Agni

Remember this quote — it is Bud Selig speaking on ESPN Radio: “I feel very comfortable that we are going to have a very reasoned economic solution. … We carefully watch [the Mets’] situation, talk to people every day. They … Continue reading →

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Mets DFA Boyer, Call Up Izzy

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Joe Janish

After allowing four runs in the eleventh inning to lose on Sunday afternoon, Blaine Boyer was designated for assignment. In his place, the Mets have promoted Jason Isringhausen from extended spring training. Additionally, Lucas Duda was

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Manny Ramirez Retires

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, Manny Ramirez has retired. The reason? Because he

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K-Rod: You Be the Judge

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Joe Janish

Some comments from various people “close to the situation” in regard to the K-Rod incident of the other night, courtesy of ESPN … The 28-year-old closer went into the family lounge, hauled Pena into an adjoining tunnel and “repeatedly hit … Continue reading →

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Mets Acquire Chad Cordero (Yawn)

Posted on July 21, 2010 by loge mezzanine

Did you think the Mets needed help in the bullpen? How does Chad Cordero sound? Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Mets signed right-hander Chad Cordero to a minor league contract. Rosenthal writes that the deal will be completed … Continue reading →

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