During today’s 8-4 loss to the Phillies, Justin Turner suffered a right ankle sprain while in a rundown. According to WFUV’s Amit Badlani, Turner is expected to miss approximately 2-3 weeks. Triple-A infielder Omar Quintanilla has been called up to replace Turner on the roster. Quintanilla, 30, is hitting .281 with six home runs and 27 …
Monthly Archive: May 2012
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Series Preview: Mets Host Struggling Phillies
This afternoon, the Mets begin a three-game series with the arch-rival Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. The Phillies have struggled more than people thought they would this season. Coming into today’s game, they are in last place in the National League East, five games back of Washington. The Phillies have really struggled at the plate, …
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Mets Dump Carrasco, Send Down Carson, Call Up Egbert
The Mets announced today thet they have optioned Robert Carson back to Double-A Binghamton and have called up Jack Egbert from the Buffalo Bisons: #Mets option LHP Robert Carson to @bmets & select the contract of RHP Jack Egbert from @BuffaloBisons. Egbert will wear #61. — New York Mets (@Mets) May 25, 2012 They have …
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Sandy Alderson is Handling the System the Right Way
During last night’s rain delay, Sandy Alderson came up to the SNY booth to talk to Gary Keith and Ron in an extensive and interesting interview. Sandy talked about a variety of things- the team’s lack of offense, the David Wright rumors, as well as Ike Davis‘ struggles at the plate- but one thing Sandy …
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Series Preview: Mets Head to Pittsburgh
Tonight, the Mets begin a three-game set in Pittsburgh with the Pirates. The Pirates, 19-22, are currently third in the NL Central. The Pirates are led by Andrew McCutchen. McCutchen, the one and only star on the Pittsburgh roster, is leading the team in almost every major category, He is hitting .336 with seven home …
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Series Preview: Mets Open Up Inter-league Schedule With Set in Toronto
Tonight, the Mets begin their inter-league schedule with a three-game series against the Blue Jays. The Blue Jays have been somewhat of a surprise this year, considering the tough division they play in. They are currently in third place, but are only four games behind the Orioles in the division. The Blue Jays, so far, …
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