Monthly Archive: June 2012

Morning News: Mets “Seem To Match Up” On Balfour, Dickey Lined Up For ASG, Mejia Back To Bullpen… Again

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Here are yesterday’s top three stories from Mets-land. Buster Olney tweeted yesterday that he thinks the Mets and Oakland Athletics would make great trade partners in a deal that would send Grant Balfour to Queens. Balfour, 34, has been stellar out of the ‘pen for Oakland this season. He has seven saves and a 2.62 …

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Three B-Mets Earn All-Star Selections

Three Binghamton Mets were selected to play in the annual Eastern League All-Star Game in Reading, Pennsylvania on July 11. Zack Wheeler, Eric Campbell, and Jefry Marte got the call to play in the game. Wheeler, 23, is in his third pro season and is proving to everyone why he is considered a top prospect in …

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Mike Nickeas Needs To Go

Mike Nickeas may be the weakest-hitting catcher I have ever seen. In 32 games this season, he is hitting a meager .183. His career average is even worse- .177. The Mets need to get rid of him. I used to understand why Nickeas is on the roster in the first place- he’s cheap and he’s …

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Series Preview: Mets Play Four In L.A.

The Mets begin a four-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight at 10:10 EDT. The Mets get the Dodgers at a very good time. Los Angeles is fading fast, losing 11 of 15 and eight of nine. The Dodgers started out fast, at one time having the best record in baseball and blowing away …

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Morning News: Met Offense Explodes, Bisons Make ASG, Rottino Claimed Off Waivers

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Here are the top three stories from Mets-land yesterday: Yesterday afternoon at Wrigley Field, the Mets obliterated the Cubs in an incredible 17-1 victory over the MLB-worst Cubs. The Mets pounded out 16 hits and drew seven walks en route to their largest margin of victory since 1964. Daniel Murphy, who had gone an MLB-leading …

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Morning News: Mets Will Be In On Reliever Talks, Mejia Back To Rotation, Wright Still On Top In ASG Voting

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Mets Adding Reliever? Jon Heyman of CBS Sports went on WFAN yesterday and said he expects the Mets to trade for a reliever. However, this weekend Buster Olney said the Mets won’t dive into the trade market until the All-Star break. Mejia To Rotation Again According to Adam Rubin, the Mets are planning on moving …

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