Ledee Comes Back to New York
The Mets picked up outfielder Ricky Ledee off waivers from the Dodgers yesterday. Ledee, who came up with the Yankees, will add some depth in the outfield and a lefty bat from the bench. This is an excellent move. With Xavier Nady gone to the Pirates and Cliff Floyd‘s sore left Achilles the Mets have […]
Sanchez Hails Cab, Mets Driven Downtown
Duaner Sanchez caught a cab on Sunday night which changed the course of the non-waiver trade deadline for the Mets and changed the way manager Willie Randolph will manage his bullpen and outfield for the rest of the season.
A Lasting Impression?
Barry M. Bloom writes about Lastings Milledge and what may happen to him once Cliff Floyd and Xavier Nady are both back in the lineup.
So Long, Kaz
On Friday I mentioned a report by Ken Rosenthal at Foxsports.com about the possibility that the Mets would trade Kazuo Matsui to the Colorado Rockies for Eli Marrero. On Staurday morning I opened up the newspaper to see that Ken’s report was spot on.
Matsui a Goner?
I read this morning that when Xavier Nady comes off the DL (he’s eligible next Tuesday) the Mets may release Kazuo Matsui unless they can trade him first. The move makes sense as the team has Jose Valentin starting at second base right now with Chris Woodward ready to back him up and Anderson Hernandez […]
Nady DLed, Milledge Promoted
Xavier Nady had an emergency appendectomy today and has been placed on the DL. He will be replaced on the roster by Lastings Milledge. I expect that Milledge will be the regular right fielder while Nady is out and be returned to triple-A afterward. Unless, of course, he knocks the skin off the ball in […]
Mets Non Roster Spring Training Invitees
Pitchers: Rafael Cova, Pedro Feliciano (L), Jeremi Gonzalez, Jeremy Hill, Tim Lavigne, Dae-Sung Koo (L), Darren Oliver (L), Jose Parra, Matt Perisho (L), Jose Santiago, Jason Scobie, Mike Venafro (L) Catchers: Drew Butera, Zac Clements, Bobby Estalella, Jesus Flores, Aaron Hathaway, Joe Hietpas, Sandy Martinez, Andy Wilson Infielders: Brett Boone, Juan Tejeda, Brett Harper Outfielders: […]
