The Mets continue their home stand by taking on the Marlins for a three-game set starting tonight. They beat the last-place Padres two out of three by a whisker (moving up to two games behind the Phils), and a 1-5 road trip preceded that. It's time for them to get on a roll, and get that winning   more...
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The MLB free agency period has officially began. Fifty-seven players filed papers to become free agents Monday. Big names on the list include: Barry Bonds, Torii Hunter, Alex Rodriguez, Mariano Rivera, Kerry Wood, Trot Nixon, Shawn Green, Paul Lo Duca, and Shannon Stewart.Check out the entire list.
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Over the past 3 days, we have heard about every name out there who is coming to the Mets. One of our facebook members decided to come up with a list. So without further ado, Ladies and Gentlemen, your 2008 Speculation New York Mets!!!!!Catcher- Ivan Rodriguez backed up by Ramon Hernandez or Jorge   more...
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According to the Daily News, the Mets have been looking at Astros 2nd baseman Mark Loretta.Much like Paul Lo Duca, Loretta is a professional hitter and ideally suited for any lineup's No. 2 slot. Manager Willie Randolph has been searching for a No. 2 hitter seemingly all season, and particularly   more...
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Kind of interesting breakdown here of Wagner and how he's done with Ramon Castro catching on one hand, and Paul LoDuca on the other."In 28.2 innings pitched with Lo Duca behind the plate, Wagner has a 0.63 ERA while averaging less than one walk and more than one strike out per inning…In six innings   more...
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Continuing with my divisional rankings at the catcher position, here's the 2008 NL East fantasy catcher rankings.
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While most assumed that the promotion of Lastings Milledge would coincide with Sandy Alomar Jr.'s return to AAA New Orleans, the organization surprisingly has designated Julio Franco for assignment instead. According to MLB.com's Marty Noble, by retaining Alomar, the Mets will be able to find more   more...
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Catcher Paul Lo Duca left yesterday's Mets/Yankees game in the 4th inning with a bruised tricep. He was struck by a pitch by Yankees starter Chien-Ming Wang in the first inning. After feeling some stiffness in his elbow, Lo Duca was removed from the game. Lo Duca is currently listed as day-to-day,   more...
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In an attempt to add some depth and leadership to their rotation (and possibly bullpen), the Marlins signed starter/reliever Mark Hendrickson to a one year contract. It looks as though the Marlins will use Hendrickson in their rotation, since their bullpen was a strong point last season, and their   more...
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Lo Duca is scheduled for an MRI today and if all is well he should be back behind the plate on August 27th, when the Mets open up a four game series at Citizens Bank Park against the Phillies. Ramon Castro exited yesterday's game in the third inning with pain in his lower back, so Lo Duca might be   more...
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The Mets and the Washington Nationals pulled the trigger on a deal which sent young, talented but problematic outfielder Lastings Milledge to the Nationals in exchange for catcher Brian Schneider and outfielder Ryan Church.
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David Lennon in Newsday relays info that Pedro Martinez has begun throwing off a mound in Port St. Lucie.Adam Rubin reports in The Daily News that both Matt Wise and Ramon Castro may be activated by next weekend's series against the Cincinnati Reds.
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Here's today injury update from around Major League Baseball. Today we've got updates on the Yankees, Royals, Cubs, Rangers, Twins, Padres, Giants, Mets, Brewers and Angels. Like usual its a long read.
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The Mets and Ramon Castro are close to completing a 2 year deal, the Associated Press reports.
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Only a day into spring training and the New York Mets are already in trouble with the commissioner's office. So what did the Mets do? They violated MLB rules on how many "regular" players must attend road spring training games. They brought only 1 regular to their game vs the Detroit Tigers. What   more...
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