Game postponed, but feel free to drop in and chat about all the Mets news that has broken in the last few hours.
(Chat removed, as usual.)
6/3/09
Ex-Mets: Tom Glavine released by Braves
Ex-New York Met, longtime Atlanta Brave and future Hall of Famer Tom Glavine has been released by the Braves, according to major league sources.
Via FOX Sports:
The Braves told Glavine that he was being released because his velocity is down, one source said. However, Glavine was throwing only 76-78 miles per hour in spring training and in recent starts had increased that to 83-86 miles per hour.
"I don't know what else I can do," Glavine said after Tuesday night's game, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "Physically I felt good and I feel like I'm ready.
Think he’d pitch better than Tim Redding? Just kidding!
…Or am I?
Putz demoted to 7th inning, Parnell takes over 8th
The Mets acquired J.J. Putz in the off-season to be a shutdown 8th inning pitcher and bridge the gap to Francisco Rodriguez. Putz has been anything but effective lately and has now been moved to the 7th inning, says David Lennon.
Bobby Parnell will take over the 8th inning, just like I had hoped for a few days ago.
Putz has been struggling with arm issues this season and it has shown. He’s walked 19 batters this year, after walking just 26 in 2006 and 2007 combined.
I wrote this on Monday: “As it stands now, I’d be more confident seeing Parnell enter for the 8th inning, in the higher pressure situations.”
I’m glad Jerry Manuel agrees, for now.
“This is not long term,” Manuel told Rubin.
Jose Reyes pulled from extended spring training game; Martinez needs surgery [Updated]
Jose Reyes, whom the Mets expected back on Friday, was pulled from his extended spring training game today. He will fly to New York City to see team doctors to re-evaluate his calf injury.
Update – 5:30 p.m.: Jerry Manuel was just on WFAN and said Reyes could return Tuesday if all goes well. I wouldn’t hold my breath, Mets fans. Not much has been going well in the injury department as of late.
Oh, you thought the Mets were just getting good injury news today with their star players? Ha!
Reyes, who hurt his calf nearly two weeks ago, stayed on the roster as he tried to recover from the injury on his own time. The Mets opted to put him on the DL and were ready to welcome him back on Friday.
Alex Cora and Wilson Valdez will likely continue to split time at shortstop.
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Meanwhile, in other shortstop news, Bart Hubbuch just tweeted that Ramon Martinez will need surgery on his dislocated pinky and will be out at least six weeks.
I’d be scared if I was anywhere near the Mets team right now. Cover yourself in bubble wrap or something.
Lineup for game three in Pitt
With Carlos Beltran and Alex Cora returning, the Mets have some fairly familiar faces back in the lineup. Here’s who will face righty Ross Ohlendorf…
- Alex Cora – SS
- Luis Castillo – 2B
- Carlos Beltran – CF
- Gary Sheffield – RF
- David Wright – 3B
- Daniel Murphy – 1B
- Fernando Martinez – LF
- Omir Santos – C
- Mike Pelfrey – RHP
Beltran back, Brown up
Originally, Carlos Beltran was out of the lineup tonight against Pittsburgh. He has since arrived at the stadium and has declared himself ready to play. Beltran will bat third in the order.
Emil Brown, recently acquired from the San Diego Padres, has been promoted reports Adam Rubin. Brown will take the place of Ramon Martinez on the roster, who will head to the DL after dislocating his pinky in last night’s game.
Mets do not have swine flu
According to the Center for Disease Control, here are some symptoms of the H1N1 “swine flu”:
The symptoms of this new H1N1 flu virus in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting. Also, like seasonal flu, severe illnesses and death has occurred as a result of illness associated with this virus.
Thankfully, it seems, the Mets players (Carlos Beltran and John Maine) don’t seem to have the swine flu.
An SNY producer has been sent home, via car, after becoming ill en route to Pittsburgh. He’s being tested for the swine flu virus, but results won’t be back until later this week.
Here’s an update from Jon Heyman:
Mets officials say neither Maine nor Beltran has a fever, which can be associated with swine flu. While a fever does not always accompany swine flu, according to a report last month in the New York Times, Mets people say their doctors told them that neither Maine nor Beltran has swine flu.
I wouldn’t be worried, Mets fans.
Brad Holt promoted to Double-A Binghamton
Brad Holt was drafted 33rd overall by the New York Mets last season. Today, just days away from this years amateur draft, Holt has been promoted to Double-A Binghamton.
Holt is 9-4 in 22 career professional starts. In 2009, he’s 4-1 with a 3.07 ERA and 1.049 WHIP with Advanced-A St. Lucie.
According to Adam Rubin, Mets officials say Holt is on a similar path that Mike Pelfrey took to the major leagues. Hopefully he doesn’t take as many lumps once he makes it to the MLB level.
Holt makes his first start for Binghamton on Friday.
Weather in Pittsburgh
All considered, it might not be the worst thing in the world for the Mets to get a day off to heal.
Paul McCartney to play first concert at Citi Field
The Mets like to keep with tradition…when it comes to concerts.
FLUSHING, N.Y., June 3, 2009 - Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Paul McCartney will perform the historic first concerts at Citi Field - the new home of the Mets - Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18.
Tickets go on sale Monday, June 15 at 10:00 A.M. ET online exclusively at www.507TIXX.com and by phone at 718-507-TIXX. These shows will be held rain or shine.
These inaugural concert events at Citi Field mark the latest in a series of landmark performances that link the beloved Beatle with New York City and the home of the Mets. Beginning with The Beatles' legendary musical christening of Shea Stadium in 1965, and continuing with McCartney's special appearance at Billy Joel's "Last Play at Shea" show that closed the stadium last year, McCartney's summer shows at Citi Field will once again mark a momentous occasion in the history of New York - and rock n' roll itself.
"I am really excited about playing Citi Field - The Beatles were the first to play at Shea Stadium and along with Billy Joel I was the last to sing at the old Shea," said Paul McCartney. "So to be the first to play this ballpark is incredible. I am really looking forward to a buzzing show."
"Every time Paul McCartney steps on a stage is a special event because of the timelessness of the music and the enthusiasm and verve that this icon gives to each performance," said Randy Phillips, President & CEO of AEG Live. "Christening Citi Field as a venue will give this concert the added weight of the historical significance of The Beatles appearance at Shea Stadium 44 years ago."
"There's no more appropriate artist in the history of rock and roll to play the first concert at Citi Field," said Jeff Wilpon, COO, New York Mets. "The era of big-time rock and roll concerts started with Paul and The Beatles at Shea and we're thrilled to continue that tradition at our new home."
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