Mazzilli Traded for Darling & Terrell: 25 Years Later
Jamey Newberg writes about the Texas Rangers perspective of the 1982 trade that sent Lee Mazzilli from the Mets to the Rangers in exchange for Ron Darling and Walt Terrell.
Mets Non Roster Spring Training Invitees for 2007
Pitchers: Eddie Camacho (L), Willie Collazo (L), Derek Lee (L), Kevin Mulvey (R), Clint Nageotte (R), Aaron Sele (R), Joe Smith (R), Lino Urdaneta (R), Jorge Vasquez (R) Catchers: Drew Butera, Mike DiFelice, Joe Hietpas, Mike Nickeas, Francisco Pena, Jose A Reyes Infielders: Michel Abreu, Mike Carp Outfielders: Chip Ambres, Fernando Martinez, Victor Mendez, Ruben […]
Wright Joins Bush League
Yesterday in St. Lucie Mets third baseman David Wright talked about his dinner at the White House with President George W. Bush and other baseball luminaries including George Will and Lou Piniella. Read more about it in Kevin Kernan’s column in today’s New York Post.
Savannah Sand Gnats, er, I Mean Mets
For the second time in a week the Mets have made an announcement about their minor league affiliates for next season. Last week they announced that the New Orleans Zephyrs will replace the Norfolk Tides at the AAA level. This week they announced a two-year deal with the Savannah Sand Gnats to become the Mets’ […]
Mets Change AAA Affiliates
An article on MLB.com reports that the Mets have announced that they will be changing affiliates at the AAA level. The top farm team will no longer be the Norfolk Tides. Instead the New Orleans Zephyrs will be the Mets AAA team.
No Party for Pedro
In today’s New York Post Michael Morrisey discusses Pedro Martinez and his approach for the rest of the regular season. Pedro discusses his health and why he didn’t party hard with his team mates upon clinching the division the other night.
Lo Duca is a Gambling Man
In the shadow of the revelation of divorce proceedings initiated by his wife Paul Lo Duca is also facing allegations that he has a gambling problem.
Floyd Retiring?
According to an article by Don Burke in the Star Ledger Mets left fielder Cliff Floyd could be considering retirement after this season. The sore left Achilles’ tendon that caused him to leave Saturday’s game in the first inning is inflamed and has some fluid in it. The Achilles’ has apparently been bothering him all […]
Paul Lo Duca: International Man of Mystery
Paul Lo Duca told reporters on Friday that he will no longer speak to the media this season. This came as a surprise as Lo Duca had always made himself available to the media for comment. When asked why he was giving reporters the cold shoulder Lo Duca would only say “You’ll find out tomorrow”. […]
Wright Not Going Anywhere Either
The Mets announced that they have signed David Wright to a contract extension that will keep him with the team at least through the 2012 season with a club option for the 2013 season. This insures that the left side of the infield featuring Wright and Jose Reyes will be in Flushing together through the […]
