Monthly Archives: August 2010

Aug 9, 2010: Monday Mets Links

Posted on August 9, 2010 by loge mezzanine

NorthJersey.com – Bob Klapisch wants Wally Backman to replace Jerry Manuel… immediately. Mets Gazette – Torre, Melvin or Backman? I’m always amazed how many Mets fans think Joe Torre is a competent manager. The Yankees don’t miss him and his … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 111: Loss to Phillies

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Joe Janish

Phillies 6 Mets 5 Not even seven homegrown players in the lineup could beat Roy Halladay and the Phillies. The Mets had seven fruits of the farm in their lineup: Jose Reyes, David Wright, Angel Pagan, Ike Davis, Josh Thole, … Continue reading →

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Why Tejada and Not Turner?

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Joe Janish

On Saturday the Mets released Alex Cora, demoted Jesus Feliciano, and promoted Fernando Martinez and Ruben Tejada. Upon the youngsters’ arrival, manager Jerry Manuel announced that Ruben Tejada would be installed as the everyday second baseman, Luis Castillo would go … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 110: Win Over Phillies

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 1 Phillies 0 The Mets played the role of spoiler, beating the Phillies and knocking the reigning NL East champions a game further from the Braves, who also won on Saturday evening. Game Notes Johan Santana was brilliant, shutting … Continue reading →

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Mets Release Alex Cora

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Joe Janish

So there isn’t any big-time trade coming after all. Instead, the Mets have released Alex Cora and demoted Jesus Feliciano. Per the Mets’ PR department: METS RECALL OUTFIELDER FERNANDO MARTINEZ AND INFIELDER RUBEN TEJADA FROM BUFFALO (AAA); OPTION OUTFIELDER JESUS … Continue reading →

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Mets Demote Feliciano, Release Light-Hitting 2B

Posted on August 7, 2010 by loge mezzanine

In order to free up room for the recently promoted Fernando Martinez and Ruben Tejada, the Mets have demoted Jesus Feliciano and released a light-hitting second baseman. No, not Luis Castillo! Castillo is still owed $12 million over the next … Continue reading →

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Mets and Mariners Talking Trade?

Posted on August 7, 2010 by loge mezzanine

ESPN New York is reporting that the Mets and Mariners may be close to finalizing a deal that sends prospect Fernando Martinez to Seattle. It is still not clear who the Mets would get back or if they would be … Continue reading →

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F-Mart and Tejada Scratched

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Joe Janish

In a mysteriously salacious move, both Fernando Martinez and Ruben Tejada were scratched from the Buffalo Bisons’ Friday night game (hat tip to MacksMets via Twitter). Could Tejada and F-Mart be on their way to another organization, as part of … Continue reading →

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