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Alvarez Could Contribute To Mets Bullpen
Righthander Manny Alvarez became the first player added to the Mets' 40-man roster under the regime of new general manager Sandy Alderson. The reliever might be more than just a footnote to franchise history.
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New Mets Front Office Sets Sights On Adding Talent
The Mets overhauled their front office, hiring Sandy Alderson as general manager and adding a pair of lieutenants in J.P. Ricciardi and Paul DePodesta to work on restocking the organization with talent.
Mets Hope AFL Stint Will Get Holt Back On Track
After a dreadful season, Mets righthander Brad Holt went to instructional league and then to the Arizona Fall League. The early results were not just good, but shocking.
Little Went Right For Mets’ Murphy In Trying Season
A rundown between third base and home plate this spring detoured Daniel Murphy out of the basepath and, as it happened, out of a job with the Mets.
Mets’ Gee Survives Trial By Fire Against Phillies
In his fourth big league start, Mets righthander Dillon Gee got his first real test in the big leagues—and responded. Facing the Phillies, he served up a first-inning homer to Ryan Howard but did not allow another run to the powerful lineup over seven innings.
Mets’ Nieuwenhuis Wins Admirer In Triple-A Debut
Triple-A manager Ken Oberkfell never got to see the big numbers that accompanied the arrival of outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis in Buffalo. Regardless, Oberkfell saw what the fuss was about. Correspondent Steve Popper also selects a best player and best pitcher.
Natural Strength Hints At More Power For Mets’ Puello
Of all of the skills that Mets right fielder Cesar Puello possesses, the one that's easy to see is power. He looks more like a linebacker than a baseball player. So why has he hit only one home run this season for low Class A Savannah?
Mets’ Valdespin Can Be Both Exciting And Excitable
Middle infielder Jordany Valdespin has moved through two levels of the minor leagues this season, but he also made two stops on the sidelines, suspended for behavior infractions. The Mets hope to balance the passion with a smarter, more under control approach.
Teams Ask Mets About Carson, Despite Lefty’s Struggles
The name Mets general manager Omar Minaya heard again and again at the trade deadline was that of Robert Carson, a lefthander with Double-A Binghamton. The attention came despite Carson's poor results and general lack of name recognition.
Mets All-Star Praises Wilmer Flores’ Hitting Acumen
When Carlos Beltran returned to the Mets from his rehab stint with St. Lucie, one of the first things he wanted to talk about was the player he left behind with the high Class A club: Wilmer Flores.
Mets Midseason Report
Correspondent Steve Popper identifies the organization's notables at midseason, selecting a best player, a biggest leap forward and a biggest disappointment.
Led By Cohoon, Mets’ Savannah Staff Reigns
The Mets' low Class A Savannah staff, not exactly stocked with can't-miss talent, has put together a dazzling season.
Harvey Epitomizes Mets’ Taste In College Arms
A 157-pitch outing for North Carolina did not deter scout Marlin McPhail from recommending righthander Matt Harvey, whom the Mets selected with the seventh overall pick in the draft. His final pitch that day clocked in at 96 mph and completed a 15-strikeout performance.
Mets’ Familia Brings Heat On And Off The Field
When talk turns to Jeurys Familia, the conversation almost always centers on heat. He can flirt with 100 mph, but the Mets' righthander recently was shut down for nearly three weeks after he burned his left, non-pitching, hand while cooking for himself.
Mets’ Havens Could Advance Quickly to New York
A Mets' first-round pick two years ago, Reese Havens began playing second base in last year's Arizona Fall League, and he could move quickly through the organization at that position.
Mets’ Dillon Gee Makes Up For Lost Time With Buffalo
Mets righthander Dillon Gee opened the season with 13 shutout innings for Triple-A Buffalo and appears healthy and back on track.
Mets Try To Revive Kunz’s Career With New Role
Mets righthander Eddie Kunz had his opportunity, a moment when he could have jumpstarted his career. But he struggled. He fought his control. He struggled with jitters. And now he's faced with a new assignment: joining the Double-A rotation.
Future Is Now: Ike Davis Wins Admirers In Mets Camp
The Mets plan to give Daniel Murphy every opportunity to succeed at first base this season. However, no one in the organization disputes that the perceived long-term solution at the position, Ike Davis, will be playing for Triple-A Buffalo.
Mets Envision Big Things For Hard-Throwing Mejia
Mets righthander Jenrry Mejia arrived at camp, started firing strikes and manager Jerry Manuel started comparing the cutting action on Mejia's fastball to Mariano Rivera's movement.
Mets Present Lefty Eric Niesen With Bullpen Audition
Eric Niesen has started 61 of the 63 professional games in which he's pitched, but he's getting a look in big league camp as lefthanded reliever to complement Pedro Feliciano.
