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 his spot in the rotation. Nelson Figueroa? Tim Redding? After seeing two three-inning starts by … Read more
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 frames against starter and loser Kyle Lohse, then tacked on another four in the sixth … Read more
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 hits in his 1 2/3 innings. So much for taking some strain off the bullpen. … Read more
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 8 consecutive strong starts, a big turnaround from his rough beginning to the 2009 season. … Read more
The Mets have promoted LHP Jon Switzer from Buffalo (hat tip to MetsBlog).
If you remember, Switzer was the guy that
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 reverse things — how about telling us which players are NOT on the DL? It’ll … Read more
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 starting rotation. Carlos Delgado is traveling cross-country with a bad hip. Delgado and the team … Read more
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 272 at-bats with Minnesota and Milwaukee last season. He’s played 446 career major-league games at … Read more
