Monthly Archives: August 2009

Mets Forgot About Johan Santana’s Elbow

During the team’s conference call with the press today, Ben Shpigel asked Omar Minaya if Johan Santana’s elbow issue was related in any way to the discomfort he felt back in February. Minaya was stunned by the question — he … Continue reading

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Nick Evans Back

With Billy Wagner traded to Boston, the Mets are likely to add Nick Evans to the 25-man roster in Wagner’s place. At least, that’s what I gather considering that David Lennon of Newsday just tweeted that he saw Evans at … Continue reading

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Billy Wagner Agrees to Trade?

TheRopolitans has three sources confirming that Billy Wagner has agreed to a trade to the Boston Red Sox. So far no official word from the Mets, though it could be coming soon. No word on who the PTBNL will be, … Continue reading

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1969 Mets Game 123: Win Over Dodgers

Mets 7 Dodgers 4 The love-hate relationship between Ron Swoboda and the Shea faithful continues. Swoboda swatted a screwball from the hand of Jim Brewer with the bases juiced in the seventh to send home three runners and give the … Continue reading

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Johan Santana To Have Elbow Examined

As if the Mets’ injury problems couldn’t get any worse, it’s been announced that Johan Santana will miss Tuesday night’s start in Miami and have his elbow checked out by physician David Altcheck. According to Mets manager Jerry Manuel: “He … Continue reading

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Mets Game 125: Loss to Phillies

Phillies 6 Mets 2 So much for playing the spoiler. The Mets managed to lose three out of four against the NL East-leading Phillies, helping their arch-rivals extend their cushion over the second-place Atlanta Braves and set the stage for … Continue reading

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Jeff Francoeur Has Torn Thumb

Although the x-rays proved negative for breaks, an MRI has shown that Jeff Francoeur has torn ligaments in his thumb, the result of a sliding catch made over the weekend. However, he is not expected to miss significant time. Alex … Continue reading

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Why the Mets May Consider Tony LaRussa

Tony LaRussa is currently busy leading his St. Louis Cardinals into the postseason. But he could be on table of discussion in the Mets front office right now. After two consecutive collapses and a godawful premiere season in their brand-new, … Continue reading

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