In Adam Rubin’s column today, it was suggested that the Mets might shake up the starting pitching rotation, and/or consider adding an eighth reliever to fit the role of long man:
Manuel mentioned after the Mets’ fourth straight loss that the club may be forced to add an eighth reliever, to guard against overworking the current bullpen with the starting pitchers not going deep enough into games.
Hmm … who might the Mets have who can fill that role?
Although official word has not yet been published, inside sources suggest that Nelson Figueroa has elected free agency rather than accept a demotion to AAA Buffalo. **UPDATE: Adam Rubin has been given similar information. ** Hat tip to loyal MetsToday reader HDarvick for the scoop. Figueroa was waived by the Mets after pitching six strong … Read more
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.
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 departure will make room for Nelson Figueroa, who will start in place of Mike Pelfrey … Read more
Oliver Perez Ollie was an absolute disaster from pitch one. Dan Warthen and Jerry Manuel can bitch at him all they want about being in shape and earning his keep, but the bottom line is that there is a mechanical issue preventing him from throwing strikes. Ron Darling suggested that Ollie’s front shoulder was opening … Read more
The Mets’ 25-man roster is set, with few surprises. This writer, though, wonders how Nelson Figueroa was demoted to AAA, and why Jeremy Reed wasn’t given consideration for the starting job in left field.
The Mets pass on Ohman, but take Takahashi. Meantime, Jimmy Gobble is available again, and the Phillies still have Ryan Howard and Chase Utley in their lineup. Oh, and will someone please explain how and why Elmer Dessens is in big league camp, while Nelson Figueroa is not?
The New York Mets refused to send me to Port St. Lucie this spring, and I’m still waiting for that big windfall of money that was supposed to come with the big change in our country’s leadership, so as a result game analysis is limited to televised contests. The Mets won the game 9-zip for … Read more
