The Braves made headlines this offseason with their acquisition of B.J. Upton in November, signing him to a five year deal worth about $75 million. However, just when the offseason was winding down and it appeared the Braves were done, they surprised everyone and acquired B.J.’s brother Justin from the Diamondbacks. The tandem added a …
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Rosters expanded to 40 players September 1 and the Mets have now taken full advantage. After calling up Collin McHugh, Mike Nickeas, and Zach Lutz earlier this week, they called up six other players for today’s game in St. Louis. Here is a more in-depth breakdown of the players called up, why they’re here, and …
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With the Triple-A season ending for the Buffalo Bisons this afternoon, the Mets will call up six more players to join the team before tomorrow’s game in St. Louis. Those players will be Jeurys Familia, Jenrry Mejia, Elvin Ramirez, Jordany Valdespin, Fred Lewis, and Justin Hampson. The Mets have already taken advantage of the rosters …
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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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Final Score: Reds 3, Mets 0 Player of the Game: Chris Young- 5.2 IP, 8 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 4 K, 105 pitches (65 strikes) Goat of the Game: Josh Edgin- 0.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 1 HR/ Manny Acosta- 0.0 IP, 1 H, 2 ER, 1 BB Notes: Chris Young wasn’t particularly great. Sure, he …
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Final Score: Nationals 5, Mets 2 Player Of The Game: Jordany Valdespin- 1-1, PH HR in eighth Goat Of the Game: Jason Bay- Error in sith that costed Mets a few runs, 0-2, K
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(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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News: Dillon Gee pitches NY Mets to 3-1 win over Chicago Cubs; Ike Davis and Jordany Valdespin power the offense- New York Daily News Mets’ Johan Santana will not miss a start after ankle injury- NJ.com Alderson plans to call up lefty reliever Edgin- New York Post Frank Francisco could begin rehab assignment on Wed.- …
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‘Spin active; Kirk avoids DL; Hampson out- ESPNNewYork.com Beato to replace Hefner- ESPNNewYork.com Phillies’ Lee Stops Mets for First Win This Year- New York Times A tweet yesterday from Buster Olney: …
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UPDATE: 6:39- The Mets announced (via Twitter) that they have placed Frank Francisco on the DL with a left oblique strain. Bobby Parnell will close for now. ORIGINAL: 6:31- The Mets made more changes to their active roster today, recalling Ruben Tejada and Ramon Ramirez from Triple-A Buffalo for tonight’s game against the Yankees. Jordany …
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