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Mets Release Livan Hernandez

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

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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Mets Game 107: Win Over Cardinals

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 9 Cardinals 0 What a difference a day makes! Fueled by the support of screaming, sugar-filled children, the Mets delivered an overwhelming win to the Camp Day crowd. The Mets offense exploded for five runs in the first two … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 105: Loss to Diamondbacks

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Diamondbacks 6 Mets 5 A split would’ve been so nice … but at least the hometown boys gave us a ballgame! The game appeared over within minutes after it started, as recent callup Nelson Figueroa allowed 6 runs on 10 … Continue reading →

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Fitting Time for Figgy

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

With the recent struggles of Tim Redding (and by recent, we mean since the first pitch he threw as a Met), the media and fan base has begun clamoring for young lefthander Jonathan Niese. After all, Niese has strung together … Continue reading →

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Jon Switzer Promoted

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets have promoted LHP Jon Switzer from Buffalo (hat tip to MetsBlog). If you remember, Switzer was the guy that

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John Maine to the DL

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

An hour after The New York Times reported that moving John Maine’s start back one day was “not serious“, it was reported on SNY that Maine was placed on the 15-day disabled list. I’m thinking the Mets might want to … Continue reading →

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Figgy Up Niese Down Delgado Unknown

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

Some quick news bites for the New York Mets … Jonathan Niese has been optioned back down to AAA Buffalo after a tough 4-inning start against the Braves. Nelson Figueroa replaces Niese on the 25-man roster, and, presumably, in the … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Lamb, Re-sign Figueroa

Posted on April 25, 2009 by John Fitzgerald

Adam Rubin at The Daily News is reporting that the Mets have signed Mike Lamb to a minor league contract. Lamb, 33, spent spring training with the Brewers. He hit a combined .235 with one homer and 32 RBI in … Continue reading →

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