Hall candidate Hodges powered Dodgers Nov 22, 2008
He played for Brooklyn and Los Angeles (1943, 1947-61) before finishing his career with the New York Mets (1962-63) ... After his playing career was over, Hodges managed the Washington Senators (1963-67) and New York Mets (1968-71). (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Report: Mets' Heilman wants starting spot or trade Nov 21, 2008
ESPN - New York Mets pitcher Aaron Heilman wants to get out of bullpen ... New York Mets pitcher Aaron Heilman wants to get out of bullpen. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Injured Utley may miss start of '09 Nov 21, 2008
5 million, six-year contract with the New York Mets both in total and average, a baseball official familiar with the negotiations said. Greg Genske, Sabathia's agent, did not return a message seeking comment. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Chargers are playing like high school team Nov 20, 2008
On this date in 1984, a 20-year-old from the New York Mets became the youngest player to win the National League's Rookie of the Year honor. Who is he. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Report: Yankees now going after Burnett, Lowe Nov 19, 2008
5 million, six-year contract with the New York Mets both in total and average. Sabathia went a combined 17-10 for Cleveland and Milwaukee this season after winning the 2007 AL Cy Young Award. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Baseball greats, Al Haig at ADT gala Nov 19, 2008
Former New York Mets catcher Gary Carter, former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jim Palmer, former U.S. Secretary of State Al Haig, Gov. Charlie Crist and his wife-to-be, Carole Rome, are among the VIPs expected at Saturdays ADT Championship black-tie gala at Mar-a-Lago. The Championship pits the best professional women golfers for a $1 million purse this week at Trump International in West Palm Beach. (The Palm Beach Post)
RESULTS: Complete NL MVP voting Nov 18, 2008
Pujols overcomes pain to reign as NL MVP for second time - USATODAY.com. Pujols overcomes pain to reign as NL MVP for second time. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pujols overcomes pain to reign as NL MVP for second time Nov 18, 2008
By Jeff Curry, US Presswire. Albert Pujols' powerful swing accounted for 37 home runs and 116 RBI this past season. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lincecum not factor in NL MVP race Nov 18, 2008
Interestingly, Lincecum finished behind three pitchers he outdistanced in the Cy Young vote: Philadelphia's Brad Lidge, who finished eighth in the MVP voting; the New York Mets' Johan Santana (14th) and Arizona's Brandon Webb (17th). Lidge converted all 41 of his regular-season save opportunities, Santana's 2. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
LeBron hopes Yanks put Sabathia in pinstripes Nov 16, 2008
5 million, six-year contract with the New York Mets both in total and average. Asked before Cleveland's game against Utah on Saturday night if he thought the Yankees would win the Sabathia sweepstakes, James smiled and said, "We're gonna get him. Absolutely.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Sports in 2 Minutes Nov 16, 2008
5 million, six-year contract with the New York Mets both in total and average, a baseball official familiar with the negotiations said. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to divulge details. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
For the record Nov 15, 2008
There are five: Ron Washington (Texas), Jerry Manuel (New York Mets), Cecil Cooper (Houston), Dusty Baker (Cincinnati), and Cito Gaston (Blue Jays). Correction: Because of a reporting error, a review of the book "Fine Just the Way It Is" in Monday's g section incorrectly identified author Annie Proulx's birthplace. (Boston Globe)
Yankees wooing Sabathia Nov 15, 2008
5 million, six-year contract with the New York Mets both in total and average, a baseball official familiar with the negotiations said ... Mets hire AliceaLuis Alicea, whose contract wasn't renewed after he spent two seasons as the Red Sox' first base coach, hooked on with the New York Mets in a similar capacity. (Boston Globe)
Your opinion? Nov 15, 2008
I do think he wants to play for a contender which are either Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, Anaheim Angels or Boston Redsox and plus all these teams have the finances to get Peavy. By cwartillery. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Third & Short Nov 15, 2008
5 million, six-year contract with the New York Mets both in total and average, Hank Steinbrenner said. AUTO RACING. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Mets tap Alicea to replace Oberkfell as 1B coach Nov 15, 2008
New York Mets hire Luis Alicea as first base coach - MLB - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Big names available for right price Nov 15, 2008
Can Francisco Rodriguez be a saviour for the New York Mets. And who is going to step forward and take a chance on the superlative, but often wonky right arm of pitcher A.J. Burnett, who officially filed papers yesterday to opt out of the two remaining years and $24-million (U.S.) of his contract with the Toronto Blue Jays to see what is out there. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Krivsky interviews for Phils' assistant GM Nov 14, 2008
In June 2008, he was hired as a special assistant to GM Omar Minaya of the National League East rival New York Mets. While retaining scouting director Marti Wolever and Minor League director Steve Noworyta, Amaro has reshuffled other members of the front office. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
HOT STOVE: What NL East teams need, what they should do Nov 14, 2008
Breaking down the NL East teams this offseason - MLB - SI.com. Posted: Thursday November 13, 2008 12:10PM; Updated: Thursday November 13, 2008 12:10PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Pujols and Ludwick Win Silver Slugger Awards Nov 14, 2008
3B , New York Mets. SS , Florida Marlins. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
David Wright: Mets need facelift Nov 13, 2008
NEW YORK - With the New York Mets coming off consecutive September collapses, David Wright is ready for a few significant changes. You go through two seasons that weve been through the last couple years and youre going to need a little bit of a facelift, Wright said Wednesday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Opinion: Minaya's task: Find Mets their Brad Lidge Nov 13, 2008
Minaya's task: Find Mets their Brad Lidge. If closer had been in New York, Mets might be champions. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Controversial Queens development headed for vote Nov 13, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) -- A Bloomberg administration proposal to redevelop an industrial area by the New York Mets' stadium into a convention center district with apartments and parks appeared headed for approval after months of lobbying and multimillion-dollar deals for polluted parcels of land. But a majority of owners of more than 200 auto shops and salvage yards that would be razed for the Queens project said they wouldn't sell, setting up an eminent domain battle over one of the city's most... (New York Post)
Wright: Mets need 'facelift' after late collapses Nov 13, 2008
ESPN - David Wright thinks New York Mets need 'facelift' after consecutive September collapses ... David Wright thinks New York Mets need 'facelift' after consecutive September collapses. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Maddon, Piniella Honored As Top Managers Nov 13, 2008
New York Mets skipper Jerry Manuel (10 points), Houston's Cecil Cooper (three points) and Milwaukee's Dale Sveum (one point) rounded out the voting in the NL.. Boston's Terry Francona (six points), Ozzie Guillen of the Chicago White Sox (three points) and Toronto's Cito Gaston (two points) completed the AL voting. (Click2Houston, TX)
Giants' Lincecum overpowers field for NL Cy Young Nov 12, 2008
of the Arizona Diamondbacks, who won a league-high 22 games, received four first-place votes and 73 points, and of the New York Mets finished third with four first-place votes. Lincecum, utilizing a 97-mph fastball and changeup, struck out the most batters in a second season since Dwight Gooden of the Mets in 1985 and led the NL with a. (USA Today -- Sports)
Top franchise Nov 12, 2008
Analysis ranks Red Sox as the No. 1 franchise in the majors - USATODAY.com. Analysis ranks Red Sox as the No. 1 franchise in the majors. (USA Today -- Sports)
Indians Great Herb Score Dies At 75 Nov 12, 2008
Score's rookie record stood for another 29 years, until broken by Dwight Gooden of the New York Mets in 1984. The Boston Red Sox offered Cleveland a million dollars -- at the time an unfathomable sum for a player -- for Score early in 1957. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Ex-catcher Piazza to write memoir Nov 12, 2008
Piazza, who retired earlier this year after a career spent mostly with the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers, had a. 308 lifetime batting average, 427 home runs and 1,335 RBIs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Dempster sixth in Cy Young vote Nov 12, 2008
Arizona's Brandon Webb was second with 73 points, followed by New York Mets ace Johan Santana (55 points), Philadelphia's Brad Lidge (10), Milwaukee's CC Sabathia (9) and Dempster (4). Dempster won a career-high 17 games in 33 starts in his return to the rotation after undergoing Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery in 2003 and then spending three seasons as the Cubs' closer. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Legendary MLB Broadcaster Herb Score Dies Nov 12, 2008
During his 1955 rookie year, Score recorded 245 strikeouts, a rookie record that stood until 1984 when it was broken by the New York Mets Dwight Gooden. Score followed that up by going 20-9 with a 2. (Click2Houston, TX)
Cy Young Time Nov 11, 2008
Not when his chief competitors include the NL leader in wins (Arizona's Brandon Webb), a midseason acquisition who carried his team to the playoffs (Milwaukee's CC Sabathia) and the $137 million man (Johan Santana of the New York Mets). Webb won 22 games, four more than Lincecum did, but Lincecum owned a sizable edge in strikeouts (265 to 183) and earned-run average (2. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Pedroia, Lincecum loom as big award winners Nov 11, 2008
-- The skinny: Manuel finally got the underachieving Phillies to realize their potential, thanks partly to the New York Mets' annual collapse, and Piniella had the Wrigley faithful thinking their 100-year World Series hex would end. But Torre, in his first year on the West Coast, used his calming influence to rally the bickering Dodgers to a division title and used Manny being Manny to his advantage. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Report: Holliday-to-A's a done deal Nov 11, 2008
St. Louis, the New York Mets, Detroit, Cleveland and Tampa Bay are among the clubs in the market for a closer this winter, though the Tigers do not appear to be involved with Street, the Web site reported. Holliday, a National League MVP candidate on the 2007 pennant-winning Rockies, is slated to earn $13. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
2009 Cardinals Spring Training Schedule Nov 11, 2008
Same with the Baltimore Orioles, while the New York Mets are the scheduled opponent five times. OPPONENT. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
* Sports Briefs Nov 10, 2008
Former New York Mets manager Willie Randolph has been hired as a bench coach by the Milwaukee Brewers, the team said on Saturday. Randolph, fired as the Mets manager in June, had been one of three final candidates for the Brewers managerial job that eventually went to Ken Macha. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The 2008 election: Where are they now? Nov 10, 2008
Mark Penn was hired to coach the New York Mets. Steve Schmidt was hired to coach the New York Liberty. (Salon)
Brewers hire Randolph to be Macha's bench coach Nov 9, 2008
MILWAUKEE -- The hired former New York Mets manager Willie Randolph as bench coach on Saturday. "I'm excited, looking forward to this next challenge and getting to work," Randolph said in a conference call. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Baseball Today (21) Nov 9, 2008
SCOREBOARD Tuesday, July 22 Philadelphia at New York Mets (7:10 p.m. EDT). Joe Blanton makes his first start for the Phillies after his trade from Oakland. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Ex-Mets Manager To Be Brewers Bench Coach Nov 9, 2008
MILWAUKEE -- Former New York Mets manager Willie Randolph has been named the new bench coach of the Milwaukee Brewers. "We are very pleased to add Willie to the organization as he brings recent National League expertise and success to our coaching staff," said Milwaukee general manager Doug Melvin. (Click2Houston, TX)
Dodgers Make Manny Record Offer for Manny Nov 8, 2008
General manager Ned Colletti declined to discuss specifics of the offer, but he did say it would represent "the most lucrative contract, in terms of average annual value (AAV), in the 119-year history of the franchise. Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has the game's most lucrative contract, a 10-year, $275 million deal that runs through 2017 and pays Rodriguez an AAV of $27.5 million. New York Mets left-hander Johan Santana currently has the second-most lucrative contract, a six-year, $137.5... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Pride, goodwill abound at HOF gala Nov 8, 2008
Vaughn didn't have the same chance, leaving as a free agent to go to the Angels for three seasons and then finishing his career with two seasons for the New York Mets. However, Vaughn, who hit. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Obama inspires athletes around country Nov 7, 2008
New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya watched the results from the GMs meeting in Dana Point, Calif. Because he s a first, I think that he gives you the feeling of Jackie Robinson, Minaya said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
TALE OF THE TAPE: Barack Obama vs. Mike Singletary Nov 7, 2008
Wall Street vs. New York Mets ... New York Knicks vs. New York Mets. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Maddux adds No. 18 to Gold Glove stash Nov 6, 2008
The New York Mets also had two winners: outfielder Carlos Beltran and third baseman David Wright, both of whom repeated. "Winning a Gold Glove is a tremendous honor for me in what was already an amazing season," Victorino said. (Boston Globe)
He's on first: Delgado happy to be back with Mets Nov 6, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) -Carlos Delgado is happy the New York Mets hung onto him. Now, he's waiting to see how much the rest of the team changes this winter. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Maddux adds to record with 18th Gold Glove Nov 6, 2008
The New York Mets also had two winners: outfielder Carlos Beltran and third baseman David Wright, both of whom repeated. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
18-time winner Greg Maddux highlights NL Gold Glove list Nov 6, 2008
The New York Mets also had two winners: outfielder and third baseman , both of whom repeated. Other first-time honorees for defensive excellence were St. Louis catcher , San Diego first baseman , Cincinnati second baseman and Pittsburgh outfielder. (USA Today -- Sports)
Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino wins NL Gold Glove Award Nov 6, 2008
Greg Maddux won his 18th Gold Glove Award as the best-fielding pitcher in the NL while Carlos Beltran of the New York Mets won honors for the third straight year as one of the top outfielders. Maddux, a free agent who played last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, has won a Gold Glove every year since 1990 except for 2003, when Mike Hampton claimed the award. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maddux still golden at age of 42 Nov 6, 2008
The New York Mets also had two winners: outfielder Carlos Beltran and third baseman David Wright, both of whom repeated. Other first-time honorees for defensive excellence were St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina, San Diego first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, Cincinnati second baseman Brandon Phillips and Pittsburgh outfielder Nate McLouth. (News & Observer -- Sports)
One error means one Gold Glove Nov 6, 2008
McLouth is joined in the National League Gold Glove outfield by New York Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran. 284, 27 home runs, 112 RBIs, 116 runs scored) and Philadelphia center fielder Shane Victorino. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
MLB agents ponder beating possible tax increase Nov 6, 2008
New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya said he could predict whether his counterparts supported Democrats or Republicans. "I'm working out, I'm at the gym, I'm looking around, everyone's watching TV," he said. (FindLaw News)
MLB rankings Nov 5, 2008
Power Rankings: Morneau, Pujols are our picks for MVP - USATODAY.com. Power Rankings: Morneau, Pujols are our picks for MVP. (USA Today -- Sports)
Selig warns general managers about economy Nov 5, 2008
He cited guaranteed revenue, such as the New York Mets' naming-rights deal with Citigroup and team television agreements. MLB had revenue of $6. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Murphy, Sags outslug Sox Nov 5, 2008
New York Mets prospect Daniel Murphy homered and hit a walk-off double to lead Peoria over Mesa, 13-12, on Tuesday to push the Saguaros past the the Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League American Division standings. Murphy, MLB.com's Mets Organizational Hitter of the Year, went 3-for-5 and collected three RBIs on the day. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Zaun opts for free agency Nov 5, 2008
" The meetings run through Thursday. Among the other teams believed to be ready to make a run at Burnett's services should he declare himself a free agent include the usual big-money suspects the New York Yankees, New York Mets and Boston Red Sox. The Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles are also said to be interested. Burnett is considered one of the top-flight starting pitchers in this year's crop of eligible free agents. Burnett stayed healthy and enjoyed a career year in... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Freedom hire manager Nov 4, 2008
While managing the Rascals he was also a part-time area scout for the New York Mets. 2009 Season Ticket packages are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting Champion Window Field or by calling the Freedom office at (859) 594-HITS.. (WKRC.com, OH)
Opinion: Cubs need an offensive makeover Nov 4, 2008
Like Fukudome this season, Matsui was a huge bust after signing with the New York Mets before the 2004 season. He spent time in the minors in 2005 and '06 after being traded to Colorado. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brewers open bidding for ace pitcher Sabathia Nov 4, 2008
5 million, six-year contract with the New York Mets. Melvin is in Dana Point, Calif. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sabathia's the big fish in MLB free-agent pond Nov 4, 2008
5 million, six-year contract with the New York Mets. Milwaukee announced that it has exercised its $10 million option on center fielder Mike Cameron's contract for next season. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Fuentes drawing plenty of interest Nov 4, 2008
According to Rick Thurman of the Beverly Hills Sports Council, Fuentes' representatives have been in touch with the New York Mets, among other clubs in need of bullpen improvements. "I think New York would be a great place for him," Thurman said of the southpaw who has graced the Colorado Rockies for seven seasons. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Colletti indicates He May Not Wait for Manny Nov 3, 2008
And the Los Angeles Times pointed out, "The team that will get the best bargain in free agency is the one that signs outfielder Juan Rivera to play every day. You give him 500 at-bats, and he'll give you 25 home runs. During the 15-day period, players can sign only with their former club, but they can begin talks with other clubs on issues other than salary. The complete list of free agents: Arizona Cruz, Juan (RP); Eckstein, David (SS) Atlanta ?Norton, Greg (OF); Ohman, Will (RP); Tavarez,... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
NL Cy Young Candidate: Johan Santan... Nov 3, 2008
NL Cy Young Candidate: Johan Santana: A Profile on the New York Mets Ace Left-Hander ... A Profile on the New York Mets Ace Left-Hander ... In 2007 the New York Mets had one of the most historic collapses in the history of baseball. (Suite101.com)
Report: Culpepper has deal with Lions Nov 2, 2008
5 million, six-year contract with the New York Mets. Reliever Tom Gordon became the first member of the World Series champion Phillies to file for free agency after Philadelphia declined a $4. (Boston Globe)
CD's Connect The Dots... Ghost Busters Nov 2, 2008
And destiny played no part in the Phillies incredible August rally from 7 runs down against the New York Mets to win a game that might very well have saved their season. That victory came against a Mets team that was performing very well and was confident of an eventual division title. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
