Alou DLed Again

In what could hardly be called a shocker Moises Alou was placed on the disabled list. An MRI yesterday showed he has a strained left calf. Catcher Raul Casanova was called up to take Alou’s space on the roster. Ideally the Mets would have called up an outfielder but in another display of their astounding […]



Notes From Washington

Last week I praised Aaron Heilman and the rest of the Mets bullpen. Almost immediately thereafter Heilman has come unglued again. Last night was the latest display of ineffectiveness when Heilman gave up 3 hits, 2 earned runs 1/3 of an inning. I think it’s about time they made a move with him. They probably […]



2008 Opening Day Roster

  Pitchers B/T Ht Wt DOB     25 Pedro Feliciano L/L 5-10 190 08/25/76   48 Aaron Heilman R/R 6-5 225 11/12/78   33 John Maine R/R 6-4 200 05/08/81   45 Pedro Martinez R/R 5-11 195 10/25/71   34 Mike Pelfrey R/R 6-7 215 01/14/84   46 Oliver Perez L/L 6-3 215 08/15/81 […]



Roster Fine Tuning

The Mets completed the final fine tuning of the roster yesterday to cut down to 25 men for today’s opening game of the 2008 regular season. Orlando Hernandez, who went back to his trademark high leg kick in Saturday’s preseason finale, was put on the 15-day DL so he can work on his arm strength. […]



2008 Spring Training Non Roster Invitees

  Pitchers B/T Ht Wt DOB     — Tony Armas Jr. R/R 6-3 225 04/29/78   58 Andy Cavazos R/R 6-3 225 01/05/81   68 Ryan Cullen L/L 6-2 204 01/20/80   74 Joselo Diaz R/R 6-0 240 04/13/80   66 Nate Field R/R 6-2 205 12/11/75   27 Nelson Figueroa R/R 6-1 180 […]



Mets Sign Trio To Minor League Deals

In a day of teams letting go of some of their players the Mets actually added a few new faces. Catchers Raul Casanova & Gustavo Molina and right hander Nate Field were signed to minor league deals and invited to spring training.