Monthly Archives: March 2009

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 →

Posted in Latest Mets News | Tagged duaner sanchez, heath bell, padres | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Latest Mets News | Tagged astros, cecil cooper, fernando nieve, tim redding | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in Latest Mets News | Tagged tim redding | 5 Comments

Mets ST Game 12: Johan Starts

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

Johan’s 2009 spring training debut went as well as could be expected. Tim Redding? Well, Ralph Kiner had this to say:
“This has not been a good night for Redding” Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Post, Spring Training 2009 | Tagged cameron maybin, duaner sanchez, gaby sanchez, johan santana, john lindsey, logan morrison, nick evans, ricky nolasco, ron darling, ryan church, tim redding, tony armas | 11 Comments

7 Myths About Pudge Rodriguez Dispelled

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Since October of last year, excuse after excuse has been piled on explaining why the Mets can’t, or won’t, sign Pudge Rodriguez. At the least, let’s put the myths to rest. Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Post, Spring Training 2009 | Tagged brian schneider, ivan rodriguez, pudge rodriguez, ramon castro, robinson cancel, tony bernazard | 13 Comments

Mets Release Duaner Sanchez

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

Duaner Sanchez had been released by the Mets. Was the move due to his underwhelming velocity, or was it more of a financial decision? Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Post | Tagged duaner sanchez, pudge rodriguez | 4 Comments

Mets ST Game 11

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

Luis Castillo Luis hit a line drive into the outfield to drive in two runs. I swear, it went beyond the infield dirt, in the air. No kidding. Brandon Knight Knight is one of those regular joes you have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Post, Spring Training 2009 | Tagged bobby kielty, casey fossum, dan murphy, duaner sanchez, john franco, josh thole, koji uehara, luis castillo, nick evans, rene rivera, ryan church | 13 Comments

Mets ST Game 9

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Joe Janish

A few notes … J.J. Putz Putz, of course, did not play for the Mets but rather for Team USA in the WBC. Putz was called on to close out a 6-5 ballgame against Canada, and notched his first save … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Post, Spring Training 2009 | Tagged bobby kielty, casey fossum, dan murphy, darren o'day, dillon gee, jj putz, nick evans, rene rivera, sean green, valerio de los santos, wilmer flores | 4 Comments

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