All Entries Tagged With: "Mets"
Mets Trade Francoeur to Texas for Arias
FLUSHING, N.Y. — The New York Mets today announced they traded outfielder Jeff Francoeur to the Texas Rangers in exchange for infielder Joaquin Arias. Francouer, 26, has batted .237 with 11 home runs and 54 RBI in 124 games with New York-NL this season. Against left-handed pitchers in 2010, the right-handed hitting Francouer has a [...]
Dodgers Awarded Barajas off Waiver Claim
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today claimed catcher Rod Barajas from the New York Mets. General Manager Ned Colletti made the announcement. Barajas had played in 74 games for the Mets this year, including 67 starts behind the plate. The Ontario, CA native was batting .225 with 12 homers, 11 doubles and 34 [...]
Mets Place Rodriguez on Disqualified List
FLUSHING, N.Y., August 17, 2010 — The New York Mets on Tuesday announced that they have placed pitcher Francisco Rodriguez on the Disqualified List for conduct in violation of his Uniform Player’s Contract. In addition, the Mets notified the player, his agent, and the MLB Players Association that it has exercised its right to convert [...]
Mets Can’t A(void) K-Rod
There is already talk about the Mets voiding Francisco Rodriguez’s contract. While it makes for good talk radio, the notion is foolish.
Mets’ Rodriguez Likely Out For Season
FLUSHING, N.Y., August 16, 2010 – The New York Mets today announced that right-handed pitcher Francisco Rodriguez has a torn ligament in the thumb of his right pitching hand and will be unavailable to the club to pitch tonight. He did not travel with the team to Houston following last night’s game and today was [...]
MLB News and Notes 7/30
White Sox Recall Harrell Prior to tonight’s game vs. Oakland, the Chicago White Sox recalled right-handed pitcher Lucas Harrell from Class AAA Charlotte. Harrell, who will wear uniform No. 58, will make his major-league debut tonight in a start against the Athletics. Harrell, 25, is 9-9 with a 4.24 ERA (56 ER/119.0 IP) and 73 [...]
MLB News and Notes 7/27
Rockies’ Street Injured; Tulowitzki Back DENVER — Rockies right-handed pitcher Huston Street was struck in the lower abdomen by a ball hit by Ian Stewart during Rockies batting practice today. Street, although in pain, was lucid and responsive when an ambulance arrived. He was taken to a local Denver hospital for examination. Street suffered a [...]
Batting .300: The Mets Do Care
In a free fall, it seems as if the Mets simply don’t care. Bad offense often leads everyone to that conclusion.
