The Mets announced this afternoon that they have traded Omar Quintanilla to the Orioles for cash considerations. Quintanilla, 30, was designated for assignment on July 17. He had filled in well in the absence of Ronny Cedeno and Ruben Tejada when they were injured and on the disabled list. He had a .257/.350/.371 slash line …
Monthly Archive: July 2012
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Series Preview: Mets Head Home, Try To Stay Alive In Playoff Hunt Against Dodgers
The Mets begin another critical series tonight against the Dodgers at 7:10. The Mets and Dodgers are both currently in the hunt for the second Wild Card spot, with the Dodgers currently ahead of the Mets by 1.5 games. The Mets need to take this series to not only keep up with the Braves, but …
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Morning Mets Links: July 20, 2012
Here are this morning’s Mets links: Yesterday afternoon, the Mets salvaged the third game in Washington, in part thanks to a fantastic two home run game from David Wright en route to a 9-5 victory. R.A. Dickey also recorded his 13th win of the season. (ESPN New York) Mike Baxter is slowly progressing in his …
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Morning Mets Links: July 19, 2012
(NOTE: I’m trying out a new format for the morning links. Let me know what you think.) Here are this morning’s Morning Mets Links: Frank Francisco will probably not return until August with a left oblique injury. Francisco recently suffered a setback and will not begin his rehab assignment until next Friday. That leaves an …
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Morning Mets Links: July 18, 2012
News: Source: Mets looking at Broxton- ESPN New York Mets seek pen help but view K-Rod and Huston Street as too pricey- CBS Sports Miguel Batista to start Saturday, not Harvey- MetsBlog.com Zack Wheeler will not pitch in MLB in 2012- MetsBlog.com Gee says he’s sympton-free, calls blocked artery ‘very scary’- New York Daily News …
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NL East Rumors: Marlins Could Be Sellers, Braves Could Extend Prado, Nationals Eyeing Pitching
We are just 14 days away from the July 31 trade deadline, and rumors are quickly heating up. Here are some notes from throughout the NL East. The Marlins could become sellers if they do not improve their record by the trade deadline. According to Buster Olney, if the Marlins decide to sell, no one …
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Harvey Will Not Be Called Up, Wheeler Will Not Pitch In MLB This Season, Both Good Moves
Terry Collins told reporters this afternoon that the Mets will not call up Matt Harvey to pitch Saturday against the Dodgers. Instead, Miguel Batista will get the start. Harvey has had a solid season in Triple-A Buffalo this season and was the MVP of the Triple-A All-Star Game last week, but scouts say that he …
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Mets Activate Bay, Designate Quintanilla For Assignment
The Mets announced this afternoon that they have activated Jason Bay for tonight’s game against the Nationals and have also designated Omar Quintanilla for assignment. Bay has been out since June 15, when he suffered a concussion in a game against the Reds crashing into the left field wall at Citi Field. In 22 games, …
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Series Preview: Mets Take On Washington In Critical Series
The Mets begin a three-game series with the Nationals, one that has major playoff implications for New York, tonight at 7:05 in Washington. The Mets, currently coming off a horrendous three-game sweep at the hands of the Atlanta Braves, desperately need a series win here. Not only do they need wins mentally, but this series …
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Morning Mets Links: July 17, 2012
News: Baxter back in action- ESPN New York Matt Harvey Solid In His Audition For Mets Execs- MetsMerized Online Yankees, Mets looking at Francisco Liriano- CBS Sports Phillies said willing to offer Hamels at least $120 million- CBS Sports Opinion: Collins brings right touch at right time to Mets- MLB.com Scouts weigh in on Harvey …
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Mets Headlines
- Zack Wheeler follows Matt Harvey's dazzling outing with six shutout innings in debut as Mets sweep Braves
- Final Score: Mets 6 Braves 1
- Rapid Reaction: Mets 6, Braves 1
- Scott Atchison leaves tonight’s game with injury
- Scott Atchison leaves game with groin injury
- Follow tonight’s Mets game
- Live Blog: Zack Wheeler’s first start, pres. by Verizon
- Game 66: Mets vs. Braves, 7:10 PM
- First-round pick Smith signing imminent
- Harvey flirts with no-no, fans career-high 13