Monthly Archives: April 2009

Mets Sign Wily Mo Pena

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets have signed enigmatic slugger Wily Mo Pena to a minor league deal. Pena hit only .205 with 2 homers in 195 ABs last year with the Washington Nationals. However, he suffered from a strained oblique and shoulder issues … Continue reading →

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NY Post: Dopey Mets Want to Erase Dwight’s Citi Autograph

Posted on April 20, 2009 by John Fitzgerald

The NY Post’s George Willis is reporting that the Mets are up to their old tricks: WHEN Dwight “Doc” Gooden attended the Mets’ Opening Day ceremonies at Citi Field last week, he stopped by the Ebbets Club along the first-base … Continue reading →

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The Nelson Figueroa Era is Probably Over

Posted on April 19, 2009 by John Fitzgerald

MetsBlog is reporting that the Mets have designated Nelson Figueroa for assignment, following the Mets 4-2 loss the Brewers. Figueroa had a decent outing for the Mets as an emergency starter in place of the injured Mike Pelfrey. In order … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 12: Loss to the Brewers

Posted on April 19, 2009 by John Fitzgerald

The Mets dropped the final game of the series, losing to the Brewers by a score of 4-2. Nelson Figueroa did a great job filling in for the injured Mike Pelfrey. Figueroa tossed six innings, allowing 3 runs on 5 … Continue reading →

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The Darren O’Day Era is Probably Over

Posted on April 18, 2009 by John Fitzgerald

Rotoworld is reporting that the Mets have designated reliever Darren O’Day for assignment. O’Day – a Rule 5 pick – will be placed on Rule 5 waivers. If he clears waivers, he will be offered back to the Angels. O’Day’s … Continue reading →

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Ahh…. BLACKOUT!

Posted on April 18, 2009 by John Fitzgerald

While the Yankees are getting absolutely shellacked on Fox’s National Blackout Game of the Week, the following INTERESTING games have been unavailable to baseball fans across the country, Mets fans in the NY Tri-State area, regardless of how much they … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 11: Win Over the Brewers

Posted on April 18, 2009 by John Fitzgerald

The Mets held on for a 1-0 victory over the Brewers, moving their record to 6-5 on the season. Johan Santana was dominant again – striking out 7 over 7 scoreless innings. Santana struck out 7 and didn’t allow a … 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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