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2009 Analysis: Darren O’Day

Hey! Darren O’Day wasn’t on the team by Game 162 — in fact he was gone before the end of April. So what the heck is he doing as part of the 2009 analysis? It’s a sore spot, that’s why … Continue reading

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Where They Are Now: Casey Fossum

Remember Casey Fossum? It was a while back, I know, but try. Here’s a reminder. Anywho, as you may also remember, Fossum was DFA’d to make room for Ken Takahashi. We assumed he’d simply report back to Buffalo and return … Continue reading

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Where They Are Now: Darren O’Day

He’d been gone only hours, but Darren O’Day already appeared in a game for the Texas Rangers, facing Kevin Millar in the 11th inning last night against the Blue Jays. O’Day was so new they didn’t have a uniform for … Continue reading

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O’Day Claimed by Rangers

Darren O’Day, a Rule 5 pick offered on waivers by the New York Mets a few days ago, has been claimed by the pitching-starved Texas Rangers. The Rule 5 requirements now apply to the Rangers, meaning, if they choose not … Continue reading

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Flaying Fossum

Some “play possum”, while in Flushing we “flay Fossum”. Read on to decipher and debate the mysterious moves that brought Casey Fossum to New York and sent Darren O’Day and Nelson Figueroa packing.

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The Darren O’Day Era is Probably Over

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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Mets Game 4: Loss to Marlins

The more things change, the more they stay the same. The latest version of the “new” Mets fought to the end, but it was the bullpen that blew the game, allowing the Marlins to remain undefeated and on top of the NL East. Continue reading

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Mets Game 3: Loss to Reds

So much for going 162-0 … but at least the Mets won the series. It was not a good day for Oliver Perez, and he certainly was most to blame for the loss — but if you read on you’ll find out that Ramon Castro could have prevented the four-run fifth. Continue reading

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