I’m posting this because I like to see good guys who are ex-Mets have success. Alex Cora didn’t end up being a great offensive presence, but he still has a good glove and is a great clubhouse presence. ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – The Texas Rangers have purchased the contract of… Read More →
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with infielder Alex Cora. The team made the announcement before tonight’s game at Tampa Bay. Cora, 34, is expected to join Triple-A Oklahoma City tomorrow. He appeared in 62 games for the New… Read More →
The New York Mets today announced that they have recalled outfielder Fernando Martinez and infielder Ruben Tejada from Buffalo (AAA) of the International League. Martinez will wear uniform #26 while Tejada will wear uniform #11. Both players will be available for tonight’s game at Philadelphia. In order to make room… Read More →
The Mets could not capitalize on the worst bullpen and one of the worst teams in the majors as they fell to the Diamondbacks 4-3 in 14 innings. It was their sixth loss in seven games on this road trip. Jon Niese only last five innings, allowing three runs on… Read More →
The Mets squandered another great pitching performance by one of its starters, this time Jon Niese, by failing to score a single run. Niese bent but didn’t break, except for the fourth inning when he walked Aubrey Huff and gave up a double to rookie catcher Buster Posey. Huff scored… Read More →
Adam Rubin of ESPN New York wrote that the Mets have scratched Jose Reyes from tonight’s lineup due to his continued problems with his oblique. Reyes, therefore, will not get a chance to be on the field when Carlos Beltran trots out to center field for the first time this… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – Johan Santana saved the Mets from a sweep with another spotless outing and rookie Ike Davis hit his latest titanic home run in New York’s 3-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Alex Cora and pinch-hitter Josh Thole delivered RBI singles with two outs, and… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – The pitch barely brushed Scott Rolen, so lightly that he wasn’t even sure what it hit. Might have been his forearm, or maybe just his jersey. Either way, Rolen knew the pitch from Mets starter Mike Pelfrey had grazed him with the bases loaded and the… Read More →
WASHINGTON (AP) – Jonathon Niese pitched seven solid innings, striking out a career-high eight for his fifth straight win, and the New York Mets held off the Washington Nationals 5-3 on Friday night. Washington rallied for two runs in the ninth before Roger Bernadina, in a colossal baserunning blunder, was… Read More →
After more than an hour rain delay, the Mets jumped out to a 3-0 lead before the first out was recorded. Just like the other Mets starters in this series, Mike Pelfrey just didn’t have it tonight. Pelfrey couldn’t even last long enough to qualify for the win as he… Read More →
This series vs. the Marlins might be a homecoming for several Mets players, but it hasn’t been very hospital to Mets pitching. Hisanori Takahashi was the latest victim of the hot, humid weather in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where the Mets lost their second game of the series, 7-6. The… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – Jason Kubel and the Minnesota Twins roughed up former teammate Johan Santana early, and Carl Pavano produced another fine pitching performance Saturday in a 6-0 victory over the New York Mets. Pavano (9-6) gave up three hits in his second consecutive complete game, both of which… Read More →
Johan Santana was not sharp, but the Mets offense came through as they beat the Indians 7-6. Santana allowed four earned runs in seven innings but was pulled with only about 100 pitches thrown. Santana got just his fifth win of the season. He struck out one batter. Usually, he… Read More →
BALTIMORE (AP) – David Wright hit two homers, Chris Carter and Jason Bay also connected, and the New York Mets beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-4 Sunday for a three-game sweep. It was Carter’s second three-run home run of the series while batting as the designated hitter. Bay entered in an… Read More →
The Buffalo News wrote there is strong indication the Mets will call up Jesus Feliciano and Ruben Tejada this weekend. Tejada could replace the ailing Luis Castillo, though Alex Cora would likely be the starting second baseman. Feliciano, who has a .386 batting average in Triple-A, could replace the struggling… Read More →