Player Shuffle In Wake Of Wright Injury
News came yesterday afternoon that David Wright has a stress fracture in his aching back. He’ll be out at least 10 days but will likely not need surgery. Almost immediately after hearing the news I thought the Mets would move Daniel Murphy to third base and call up Nick Evans to play first base. Turns […]
Today’s Lineup vs. Cardinals 6/25/2009
# Name Position 3 Alex Cora SS 1 Luis Castillo 2B 5 David Wright 3B 19 Ryan Church RF 17 Fernando Tatis LF 26 Fernando Martinez CF 6 Nick Evans 1B 9 Omir Santos C 57 Johan Santana P
11 Players Moved By Mets Yesterday
The Mets had a busy and curious day yesterday as far as transactions go. Here’s a list of what they did yesterday: Recalled Fernando Martinez from AAA Buffalo Sent John Maine to minors for a rehab assignment Designated Connor Robertson for assignment Released Bobby Kielty Designated Wilson Valdez for assignment Released Wily Mo Pena Released […]
Evans Is St. Lucie Bound
Yesterday I wrote about the rumors that Nick Evans would be demoted after a horrific start at AAA Buffalo. Late yesterday the shoe dropped as Evans was sent to the Mets minor league complex in St. Lucie for a few days of extended spring training before heading to AA Binghamton. Good luck, Nick. Hope to […]
A Sad Step Backward For Nick Evans?
On April 1 it looked like it would be a big season for Nick Evans. He had earned a spot on the Mets opening day roster after batting .263 with 3HRs and 12 RBIs in spring training and was headed to New York for the Mets last 2 exhibition games against the Red Sox at […]
2009 Opening Day Roster
Below is the opening day roster as it stands now. When the fifth starter is needed Livan Hernandez will replace Nick Evans. Pitchers B/T Ht Wt DOB 25 Pedro Feliciano L/L 5-10 190 08/25/76 48 Sean Green R/R 6-6 235 04/20/79 33 John Maine R/R 6-4 200 05/08/81 36 […]
