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Mets Injuries: Not Bad Luck

After having his knee examined, Oliver Perez has been shut down and scheduled for season-ending surgery because of patella tendon tendinosis. No word on whether he will have his head examined. Johan Santana will have elbow surgery. J.J. Putz has … Continue reading

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Mets May Acquire Dan Murphy Clone

If the Mets had access to stem cell technology, they’d likely have a team of scientists working feverishly in the lab on a Daniel Murphy clone. After all, the businesslike young man has been a fan favorite, is home-grown, and … Continue reading

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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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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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Mets Game 121: Loss to Braves

Braves 3 Mets 2 So strange to feel indifferent with Chipper Jones and the Braves in Flushing. I tried really hard to care about this game, but just couldn’t get anything going — much like the Mets offense. Kenshin Kawakami … Continue reading

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Mets Release Livan Hernandez

According to MetsBlog, the Mets have released Livan Hernandez and activated Billy Wagner from the DL. Though Livan has struggled mightily in his last three starts, I’m mildly surprised if only because I don’t know who is going to take … Continue reading

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What To Do With Billy Wagner (and JJ Putz)

Reports are that Billy Wagner is throwing 94 MPH and, barring a setback in Florida on Friday, could return to Flushing as soon as Sunday. Naturally, the plan will be to showcase the lefthander, in the hopes of pulling off … Continue reading

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Cavalry Updates

In the old westerns, there would be an image of the cavalry arriving from the distance. But the men on horses would be moving TOWARD the camera, not AWAY. In the case of the Mets, it appears the cavalry is … Continue reading

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