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Bert Blyleven had a heartfelt message on Sunday for ex-1986 Mets star Gary Carter, who's currently battling brain cancer. "I know Gary is watching. Gary, keep battling the way that you always have and you'll fight this thing," said Blyleven.
Probation it is for the assistant to a Canadian sports doctor with ties to Carlos Beltran, Jose Reyes and Alex Rodriguez.
The sweltering subtropical heat began bothering Mets center fielder Angel Pagan early in the game. His teammates wilted in the eighth.
The latest workout by the New York Mets ace came before their game against the Florida Marlins on Sunday. Barring a setback, he's expected to begin a minor-league rehabilitation assignment in the next few days.
The Marlins trailed 4-3 going into the eighth against Bobby Parnell (3-2). Logan Morrison led off with a game-tying homer, and Mike Stanton singled. A sacrifice advanced the runner, and Buck put Florida ahead.
Gaby Sanchez hit a pair of two-run homers and the Florida Marlins broke a four-game losing streak by rallying past the New York Mets 8-5 Saturday night.
Johan Santana says he might begin a minor-league rehabilitation assignment next week, which would be a big step in his comeback from shoulder surgery last September.
David Wright came off the disabled list swinging, and his two RBI doubles Friday helped the New York Mets beat the Florida Marlins 7-6.
By now, you've probably seen the play: Angel Pagan charges on the ball, scoops it up and looks like he wants to throw to third. But he pumps and then, out of the corner of his eye...
The Mets will welcome David Wright back to the lineup on Friday while trade winds continue to swirl around outfielder Carlos Beltran. "His presence will be felt," manager Terry Collins said. "He'll be a big lift. I think you'll see our team respond to it."
Like closer Brian Wilson, the Giants apparently want Mets slugger Carlos Beltran in San Francisco. They just don't want to part with any big-time youngsters for him.
Albert Pujols hit a two-run homer in the first and Jake Westbrook had the Mets pounding the ball into the ground over eight excellent innings as the Cardinals beat New York 6-2 to avoid a three-game sweep.
Carlos Beltran has a clear mission -- be the best husband, best father, best Christian, best friend, and best ballplayer he can be. And while his days in a Met uniform might be numbered, he is savoring every last moment.
Plans are in motion to have ace lefthander Johan Santana pitching on the CitiField mound during August, with the tentative date set for a month from today - August 21.
The Mets, possibly on the cusp of trading away slugger Carlos Beltran, are about to get some pop back in their lineup.
