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Mets Jul 2006 Archive

• Mets Make Run At Schmidt

  New York Post | Jul 31, 2006

  In their attempt to bring in another starter, the Mets have had discussions with the Giants on Jason Schmidt and are also interested in Roy Oswalt. The price for either would include Lastings Milledge

• Mets Continue To Target Livan

  Washington Post | Jul 31, 2006

  Pitcher Livan Hernandez is being targeted by the New York Mets, but to this point, the Nationals won't pick up any of his $7 million salary in 2007.

• Mets Deal Nady To Pirates For Hernandez And Perez

  SI.com | Jul 31, 2006

  The Mets have reportedly dealt Xavier Nady for Roberto Hernandez and Oliver Perez.

• Mets And Yankees Both Send Scouts To Zito Start

  New York Daily News | Jul 30, 2006

  While neither team is optimistic that Barry Zito will be dealt, both the Yankees and Mets sent scouts to watch his start on Saturday.

• Yankees Move Closer To Abreu

  New York Daily News | Jul 30, 2006

  Bobby Abreu's agent has given Pat Gillick the go-ahead to work out a deal with the Yankees, Mets or Red Sox.

• Heilman Could Land Zito For Mets

  New York Post | Jul 29, 2006

  During the off-season, the price for Barry Zito was Lastings Milledge and Aaron Heilman, but now it could just be Heliman.

• Maddux Open To Trade To New York

  Chicago Tribune | Jul 28, 2006

  Greg Maddux has agreed to go to a contender, perhaps even to New York, which previously was believed to be off limits.

• Mets Haven't Given Up On Zito

  Newsday | Jul 27, 2006

  Since Barry Zito could help the A's get to the playoffs and potentially win the World Series, he will demand Lastings Milledge, Aaron Heilman and perhaps a third prospect.

• Pedro Will Return And Start On Friday

  ESPN.com | Jul 27, 2006

  Manager Willie Randolph confirmed on Wednesday that Pedro Martinez will be activated from the disabled list and start when the Mets open a weekend series against the Braves.

• Actor Tom Hanks And Friends On Ballpark Tour

  AP | Jul 20, 2006

  Actor Tom Hanks and two show business friends turned a rain delay into an event Wednesday.

• Mets Willing To Deal Lasto

  FOXSports.com | Jul 20, 2006

  An increasing number of MLB executives believe that the Mets are ready to deal Lastings Milledge to improve their starting rotation.

• Pelfrey May Let Mets Sit Out Trade Season

  Newsday | Jul 18, 2006

  The emergence of top-prospect Mike Pelfrey might make the Mets decide to sit out July's trade season, as the price for pitching is high.

• Mets Interested In Bringing Back Benson?

  New York Daily News | Jul 17, 2006

  The Mets heavily scouted the Orioles-Rangers weekend series, reportedly with a special eye on Kris Benson, but prospects of any deal with Baltimore look dim.

• Alfonso Comes Full Circle, Signs Minor League Deal With Mets

  AP | Jul 16, 2006

  The Mets signed infielder Edgardo Alfonzo, a star on their 2000 World Series team, to a minor league contract Saturday and assigned him to Triple-A Norfolk.

• White Sox Deny Shopping Vazquez And Garcia

  Daily Herald | Jul 15, 2006

  The White Sox arrived in New York to rumors that GM Ken Williams has been shopping Javier Vazquez and Freddy Garcia.

• The Other New York Team Shows Interest In Abreu

  New York Post | Jul 14, 2006

  Two sources confirmed to The Post that the Mets recently contacted Phillies GM Pat Gillick to say that if Bobby Abreu is available, they are buying.

• Mets Continue To Look At Lugo

  New York Daily News | Jul 14, 2006

  The Mets also may look to address second base, with their eye remaining on Tampa Bay's Julio Lugo.

• Eckstein Replaces Reyes; Renteria Will Start At Shortstop

  Yahoo.com | Jul 10, 2006

  David Eckstein of the Cardinals has named to replace shortstop Jose Reyes of the Mets on the National League All-Star team.

• Mets' Reyes Won't Play For NL Stars

  AP | Jul 10, 2006

  Mets shortstop Jose Reyes, voted in by fans to start for the National League in the All-Star game Tuesday, won't play because of a deep cut on his left pinkie.

• Capuano Replaces Glavine On NL Roster

  ESPN.com | Jul 10, 2006

  Brewers left-hander Chris Capuano was a last-minute addition Sunday to the NL All-Star team, replacing Mets left-hander Tom Glavine.

• Mets Sign Tony Pena's Son For $750,000 Bonus

  ESPN.com | Jul 10, 2006

  The Mets signed Dominican prospect Francisco Pena, the son of former MLB catcher Tony Pena, a source told ESPNdeportes.com.

• Mets' Reyes Cuts Pinky, May Miss All-Star Game

  AP | Jul 8, 2006

  Mets All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes left in the seventh inning of Friday night's 7-3 loss to Florida with a cut on his left pinky.

• Mets Place Pedro Martinez On DL

  AP | Jul 7, 2006

  Pedro Martinez was placed on the disabled list by the Mets on Thursday due to pain in his right hip.

• Yankees Outbid Mets, Red Sox For 16-Year Old Venezuelan Catcher

  AP | Jul 4, 2006

  The Yankees have signed 16-year-old Venezuelan catcher Jesus Montero to a $2 million deal, according to published reports Tuesday.

• Pedro Could Be Out Until All-Star Break

  ESPN.com | Jul 3, 2006

  Pedro Martinez may be sidelined until All-Star Weekend as he seeks treatment for a sore hip.

• Pedro To Miss Pirates On Monday Night

  Yahoo.com | Jul 3, 2006

  Pedro Martinez will miss his scheduled start Monday night for the Mets because of a sore hip.

• White Sox, Mets Will Be Well-Represented In All-Star Game

  Yahoo.com | Jul 3, 2006

  Despite a snubbing from the fans, Ozzie Guillen and the world champion White Sox will be well-represented at next week's 77th All-Star Game.

• Mets Willing To Deal Lastings?

  New York Post | Jul 1, 2006

  If the Marlins decide to make Dontrelle Willis available, the Mets would then consider dealing Lastings Milledge for him.