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Mets Sign Mike Lamb

According to Adam Rubin the Mets have signed utility player Mike Lamb.  Lamb is most likely to join a struggling Buffalo roster, that recently was joined by Willy Mo Pena.
…Even though he is a weird player to say this about, I’ve always had a soft spot for Mike Lamb.  He is a solid player with [...]

Link Dump: April 25th, 2009

Baseball Handyman – Scouting the Sally – Jeurys Familia, SP, NYM
Jeurys Familia (4 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 3 K) -Quickly becoming a serious sleeper in the Mets organization, Jeurys Familia is off to a great start posting a 2-0 Record with a 0.63 ERA and .128 BAA in his first three 2009 [...]

Recap: Mets 4 Nationals 3

Game MVP
Johan Santana
6 IP, 10 K’s
Win

Finally a good outing from a starter. It is just too bad everytime there is a good start it is Johan. No other starter can do anything. Johan’s ERA actually went up to 0.70… pretty scary high ERA!!
Some good things all around in this game. [...]

Link Dump: April 24th, 2009

Newsday – Warthen has his work cut out for him with Perez
A $36-million pitcher on training wheels? With the Mets running out of patience with Oliver Perez, whose baffling psyche was on display again in Tuesday’s loss, the only remaining option could be to start calling his pitches from the bench.  The Mets don’t want [...]

Link Dump: April 21, 2009

Star Ledger – New York Mets sign outfielder Wily Mo Pena to minor-league contract
The Mets signed outfielder Wily Mo Pena to a minor-league contract Monday, adding some much-needed depth to their Triple-A affiliate.  Pena, 27, will report to Port St. Lucie, Fla., for extended spring training before joining the Buffalo Bisons, which are off to [...]

5 Up, 5 Down Minor League Style

I have been away so I have not been able to cover the minor leagues (and barely the major leagues) so here is a 5 up, 5 down to summarize what has happened so far in the early season.
5 UP
Fernando Martinez, OF, Buffalo
.277/.333/.532
9 XBH (7 doubles, 1 triple, 1 homerun)
4 RBI’s
1:3 [K:BB] (just about)

Jordany Valdespin, [...]

Pelfrey/O’Day Out, Figueroa In

With the news that Mike Pelfrey is going to miss his next start due to shoulder tendinitis the Mets have called up journeyman starting pitcher Nelson Figueroa to take his place in the rotation. Figueroa is being promoted from AAA Buffalo and in order to make room for him the Mets had to place reliever [...]

Link Dump: April 18th, 2009

MMLBlog – Recaps: F-Mart Back in OF, Fossum / Shaw Sharp
AAA: Buffalo Bisons (1) at SYRACUSE CHIEFS (3)
The big story in Syracuse was Fernando Martinez (pictured) being back in the lineup in left field since being shut down during the Caribbean Series with an elbow strain. He was relegated to DHing duties up to this [...]

Link Dump: April 17th, 2009

NY Post – Figueroa Likely to Start for Hurting Pelfrey
Mike Pelfrey appears increasingly likely to miss his start Sunday against the Brewers at Citi Field as a precaution because of forearm tendinitis. The Mets say a decision will not be announced until today, but they appeared to tip their hand yesterday when Nelson Figueroa — [...]

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