Mets Want Extended Spring From Isringhausen
Flushing's reunion with Jason Isringhausen will have to wait. The Mets have asked the 38-year-old to participate in extended spring training in order to build up his elbow strength.
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Flushing's reunion with Jason Isringhausen will have to wait. The Mets have asked the 38-year-old to participate in extended spring training in order to build up his elbow strength.
Frank Robinson knows what it's like to manage a team under financial turmoil. He believes the Mets will have "a difficult season" trying to deal with countless stories and speculation regarding the franchise's finances.
David Paterson took the WFAN airwaves Monday night for a three-hour show in which he talked NCAA Tournament, Knicks basketball and the New York Mets.
After making headlines all winter for all the wrong reasons, the familiar cry of "Play Ball!'' will probably sound pretty good to owner Fred Wilpon, new general manager Sandy Alderson and the rest of the scrambling Mets.
Carlos Beltran is scheduled to play Tuesday in his first major league spring training game since March 6. "At some point you've got to move forward," Mets GM Sandy Alderson said on Monday.
The Final Four is set with Butler, UConn, VCU and Kentucky set to battle it out in Houston on Saturday. Though nothing is certain, Craigie is sure VCU is certainly not going to win it all and you can "lock that up."
By most projections, 6 of the 7 spots in the Mets' bullpen are locked up. That leaves Jason Isringhausen, Blaine Boyer, Manny Acosta and Pat Misch all vying for the final spot.
There are limited spots available in the Mets' bullpen, but Jason Isringhausen doesn't feel the heat. "It's a good problem," he said on Sunday.
In his final outing of the spring, Kyle McClellan allowed one run and three hits over six innings Sunday in a 3-1 victory against the New York Mets.
The New York Mets shut down backup catcher Ronny Paulino on Saturday because of concerns over the results of blood work done when he arrived at camp.
Pelfrey gave his strongest performance of the exhibition season, helping the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 8-2 Saturday.
Veteran left-hander Mike Hampton retired Saturday, ending a 16-year big league career after giving up on a bid to earn a roster spot with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Carlos Beltran played right field for five innings in a minor league game Saturday, seeing his first action in the field this spring as he overcomes tendinitis in his left knee.
Mets outfielder Jason Bay missed New York's Grapefruit League game against the Atlanta Braves with a stiff back.
The financial woes keep piling on for the Mets. According to the New York Times, the franchise lost nearly $50 million in 2010, and this year's losses may look similar.
Boomer & Carton participated in a charity event Thursday, "Skate to the Garden," during which Craig took his place between the pipes (hockey term) and proceeded to stone (another hockey term) Booms, not once but twice!
The Mets' rotation is starting to take shape with Chris Capuano rounding out the staff. The former 18-game winner joined WFAN's Boomer & Carton on Friday morning to talk about his long road back to the major leagues.
Each day at Mets camp seems like a mini-drama waiting to unfold. First it was Luis Castillo. Then it was Ollie Perez. Now it's dealing with Carlos Beltran and the eight-day plan to ready him for Opening Night.
David Wright and Angel Pagan homered, the Mets had seven straight hits after Skip Schumaker made a two-out error in the fourth inning and New York routed the St. Louis Cardinals 16-3 on Thursday.
Carlos Beltran, who is rehabbing from left knee tendinitis, did not see in-game action on Thursday. He instead played in a simulated game, complete with outfield movement, with a second one on the docket Friday.
Forbes' annual report finds the average value of Major League Baseball teams has increased 7 percent from last year to an all-time high of $523 million. That's great news, especially for the Yankees. Not so much for the Mets.
Brad Emaus appears to be the front runner at second base for the Mets after they optioned Justin Turner to Triple-A Buffalo. New York's spring standout joined WFAN's Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts on Wednesday to talk about the job.
Former Mets pitcher Oliver Perez has signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals.
Mets pitcher Jason Isringhausen threw a bullpen session after being sidelined with inflammation in his right elbow. Isringhausen says he plans to throw Friday in a minor league game, noting "everything feels normal."
And then there were three. The Mets edged closer to resolving their second base round-robin on Wednesday, optioning Justin Turner to Triple-A Buffalo.
