Mets Roster Moves- Castro, Figueroa, Cancel, and Rincon

Catcher Ramon Castro went on the 15-day disabled list with a strained quad today, and the Mets recalled Robinson Cancel from Triple-A New Orleans to replace him on the roster.
The [...]

Written on August 27, 2008 | Posted in Latest News | 1 Comment

Player News: Figueroa and Torrealba

Nelson Figueroa has cleared waivers and is expected to report to Triple-A New Orleans.
Yorvit Torrealba has filed a grievance with MLB over the Mets backing out of an agreement for [...]

Written on May 16, 2008 | Posted in General | No Comment

On Deck: Wednesday May 14, 2008 Mets-Nats

Washington Nationals (16-24) at New York Mets (20-17)  7:10pm
Tim Redding (4-3) vs. Claudio Vargas (0-0)
TV: SNY   Radio: WFAN
What to watch: Vargas makes his first start for the Mets after getting [...]

Written on May 14, 2008 | Posted in Game Preview | No Comment

Flurry Of Roster Moves Shakes Up Mets

WFAN’s Mike and the Mad Dog just discussed several roster moves for the Mets today:

Mets purchase the contract of Claudio Vargas
Mets purchase the contract of Fernando Tatis
Mets activate Matt Wise [...]

Written on May 13, 2008 | Posted in Injuries, Management, Pitching | No Comment

Nats Hammer Mets 10-4

Nelson Figueroa didn’t solidify his position on the team tonight at all. He was wild giving up five walks and made a costly throwing error with the bases loaded. Figueroa [...]

Written on May 12, 2008 | Posted in Game Results | No Comment

On Deck: Monday May 12, 2008 Mets-Nats

Washington Nationals (15-23) at New York Mets (19-16) 7:10pm
Odalis Perez (0-3) vs. Nelson Figueroa (2-2)
TV: SNY Radio: WFAN
What to watch: The Mets start a four game home stand against [...]

Written on May 12, 2008 | Posted in Game Preview | No Comment

Mets Drop Another To Dodgers 5-4

Nelson Figueroa pitched well enough to keep the Mets in the game although his line doesn’t show it. He was victimized by Ryan Church sitting on the ground while the [...]

Written on May 7, 2008 | Posted in Game Results | No Comment

On Deck: Tuesday May 6, 2008- Dodgers

New York Mets (16-14) at Los Angeles Dodgers (18-14)   10:10pm
Nelson Figueroa (2-1) vs. Hiroki Kuroda (1-2)
TV: SNY Radio: WFAN
What to watch: The Mets need to take both games in LA [...]

Written on May 6, 2008 | Posted in Game Preview | No Comment

Pedro Martinez Isn’t Close To Returning

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I’ve been scouring the Internet today looking for an update on Pedro Martinez’ injury status. This is his sixth week on the disabled list since straining his hamstring [...]

Written on May 4, 2008 | Posted in Injuries, Pitching | No Comment

Nelson Figueroa Retro Prospect Report

The Hardball Times linked to this interesting retrospective prospect report from John Sickels at the Minor League Ball blog.
It makes for interesting reading to see how Figueroa did in the [...]

Written on May 2, 2008 | Posted in Pitching | No Comment
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