Fernando Martinez Archive

Come on Mets Bring in Rios

Come on Mets Bring in Rios

After watching another game against Philly with this lineup the Mets are throwing out there it is pretty evident that the Mets need to make a trade. Despite reports that there are “no sellers” in the trade market right now everyone knows that the Toronto Blue Jays are desperate to make cap room in order to keep Roy “Doc” Halladay, one of the best pitchers in the league. And why not Halladay is arguably the best pitcher in baseball. Therer is also a chance Haladay takes a small home town discount in order to stay in Toronto, considering he took 3 years $40 mill last time, giving the Blue Jays every more reason to due everything in their power to make salary room for him.

Link Dump: July 3rd, 2009

NY PostPerez Back to Bigs

Oliver Perez has rejoined the Mets in advance of his activation, for what’s confirmed as a start on Wednesday against the Dodgers. Here’s the lineup for Saturday’s matchup with the Phillies:

Amazin’ StoriesF-Mart is Out

Fernando Martinez is out of action with pain behind his right knee. He said he experienced similar pain two years ago and it cost him six weeks. But he insisted this should just be a couple days. He will be examined by team doctors Monday in New York.

Carlos Beltran Will Not Require Surgery

Carlos Beltran Will Not Require Surgery

The Daily New’s Adam Rubin has finally provided us with some good news about the New York Mets. Some earlier reports were as bad as there was a chance that Carlos Beltran’s career was in danger, but after a visit to knee specialist Dr. Richard Steadman he has concluded that Beltran merely has a bone bruise, will not require surgery, and should be able to come back after the All-Star Game.

Recent Transactions: Willy Mo Out, Fernando Up, MORE

Recent Transactions: Willy Mo Out, Fernando Up, MORE

A slew of moves recently on just about every single level of the affiliation. Players were released, designated for assignment, promoted, demoted, activated off the DL, just about anything you can think about took place even a star was involved in a car accident with a firetruck! Too many things are happening. The only thing that didn’t take place was an Alyssa Milano sighting.