Monthly Archives: July 2010

Raul Valdes Promoted, Tatis to DL

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Mets have announced that Fernando Tatis has been placed on the 15-day DL with a right shoulder AC joint sprain and that lefthanded pitcher Raul Valdes has been recalled from Buffalo. Valdes will wear #22 and will be available … Continue reading →

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July 5: Mets Links and Open Thread

Posted on July 5, 2010 by loge mezzanine

ESPN NY – Rather than shoulder the blame for overusing his bullpen and splitting a series with the lowly Nats, Jerry Manuel has gently shifted the blame to the front office, suggesting he needs more bullpen help. How passive aggressive … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 82: Win Over Nationals

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 9 Nationals 5 The fireworks began in the initial inning and continued through the final frame. When it was all said and done, the Mets scraped out a series split with the worst team in the NL East. And … Continue reading →

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July 4: Independence Day Mets Links and Open Thread

Posted on July 4, 2010 by loge mezzanine

Long Live Shea Stadium – A scouting report on Washington RHP Craig Stammen. OnTheBlack – A recap of some historic Mets happenings on July 4. BrooklynMetFan – Return of the Boogey Met? No, not yet. But soon, maybe. NY Times … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 81: Loss to Nationals

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Joe Janish

Nationals 6 Mets 5 In line with Aesop’s fable, the tortoise beat the hare. But that didn’t result in the tortoise’s team winning the race. Veteran knuckleballer R.A. Dickey was the better pitcher in an unlikely matchup against the rookie … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mets Links and Open Thread

Posted on July 3, 2010 by loge mezzanine

UPDATE (1:30pm) – David Lennon is reporting via Twitter that Jose Reyes will not play at all this weekend. Real Dirty Mets Blog – A look at the Mets 8th-inning guy, by the numbers… Not sure who to blame for … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 80: Win Over Nationals

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Nationals 3 The Mets picked one off. Seemingly safe and secure with a 5-1 lead going into the ninth, Jerry Manuel put the final three outs in the hands of LOOGY Pedro Feliciano and ROOGY Elmer Dessens — … Continue reading →

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July 2: Afternoon Mets Links and Open Thread

Posted on July 2, 2010 by loge mezzanine

UPDATED (6:09 pm) Andy Martino on Twitter – Apparently, Jose Reyes won’t return until Sunday, at the earliest. Martino is also reporting that Luis Castillo will start his rehab assignment soon and – according to Jerry Manuel – Castillo will … Continue reading →

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