Monthly Archive: August 2012

Series Preview: Mets Head To Miami For Three

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Tonight at 7:10, the Mets begin a three-game series with the Marlins in Miami. The Marlins have failed to live up to expectations and are currently in last place in the National League East. After spending big money this offseason, they couldn’t put together a big run, and were forced to trade away some of …

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Binghamton, Mets Agree To Four-Year PDC

The Mets and Binghamton Mets today announced a new four-year player development contract that will keep the B-Mets in the organization through 2016. The current contract was set to expire after this season. The Mets and Binghamton have been affiliated since the B-Mets were founded in 1992. Now the Mets only have to worry about …

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Mets Minors: Cecchini Promoted, Partial AFL Rosters Announced, Flores On Fire

The minor league season is coming to a close this week for most teams. Here are some notes from around the Mets’ system: Mets first-round pick Gavin Cecchini was promoted to the Brooklyn Cyclones today. Cecchini signed quickly after the draft, getting a whole season in at Kingsport. In 53 games for Kingsport, Cecchini had a .246/.311/.330 batting …

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Series Preview: The Battle For Third Place Continues In Philadelphia

The Mets begin a three-game series with the Phillies tonight at 7:05. The Phillies have been playing much, much better of late. They have won seven of their last ten and are 15-10 this month. They traded away Shane Victorino, Hunter Pence, and Joe Blanton, but have actually played better recently. The offense hasn’t been …

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Mets Recall Lucas Duda, Option Jordany Valdespin To Triple-A

The Mets announced this morning that they have promoted Lucas Duda from Buffalo and optioned Jordany Valdespin to Triple-A. Duda hit .241 in 80 games with the Mets this season before being demoted to Buffalo last month. Here is a comparison of how he’s done in 25 games with Buffalo vs. his performance with the …

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Series Preview: Mets Play Three With League-Worst Astros

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Tonight at 7:10, the Mets begin a three-game series with the Astros at Citi Field. The Astros have been the worst team in baseball this season. They are 39-86, nine games worse than the Cubs, who have the second-worst record in the league. Overall, they aren’t very good at anything. Their starting pitching, bullpen, and …

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