The Mets optioned outfielder Lastings Milledge to their Triple-A Norfolk farm club Thursday night.
The move created roster room for pitcher Brian Bannister, slated to start Friday night's game against Philadelphia.
Milledge, considered the Mets' top position prospect, batted .239 with four homers and 18 RBIs during two stints with New York. He was squeezed out of playing time when the Mets acquired right fielder Shawn Green on Tuesday.
Earlier, the Mets designated outfielder Ricky Ledee for assignment to make room on the active roster for Green.
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Aug 25, 2006 12:41 AM EST
Rookie pitcher Brian Bannister, sidelined by a strained right hamstring since April, will make his return to the Mets staff on Friday night when he is scheduled to start against the Phillies.
Bannister earned a spot in the rotation during spring training and won two games in April. He then strained his hamstring running the bases during a game in San Francisco and was placed on the 15-day disabled list on April 28. He reinjured the hamstring in a minor league rehab start and was transferred to the 60-day disabled list on May 30.
"We're going to monitor his pitches and his stuff," manager Willie Randolph said. "He's been throwing a lot of pitches and we have the luxury of seeing him pitch."
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Shawn Green will make his debut with the New York Mets on Thursday, as he puts on the uniform with many players he has called a teammate before.
"It will be exciting to be playing with them again," said Green of Carlos Delgado, Paul Lo Duca, Orlando Hernandez, Guillermo Mota, Duaner Sanchez and Chris Woodward. "I keep in touch with Carlos every week or two, so it will be nice to be playing alongside him and the other guys."
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Aug 22, 2006 10:26 PM EST
A baseball source told MLB.com that Shawn Green was dealt along with cash considerations to the Mets on Tuesday in exchange for a Minor League player.
Green, the source said, agreed to waive his no-trade clause and the deal is now in the hands of the Commissioner's office, which has to approve it because of the money involved.
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The Mets said Tuesday that they have completed and signed all agreements dealing with the financing, development and construction of their new ballpark. The $800 million, 45,000-seat stadium reminiscent of old Ebbets Field is set to open for the 2009 season.
Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon said the Mets will soon announce details for a ceremonial groundbreaking.
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Mets Aug 2006 Archive
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San Francisco Chronicle | Aug 22, 2006
A person familiar with the pitcher's situation said Tuesday that Tom Glavine does not need surgery on his troublesome left shoulder and could soon rejoin the New York Mets' rotation.
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AP | Aug 22, 2006
The Giants on Saturday signed 16-year-old phenom Angel Miguel Villalona, a third baseman from the Dominican Republic.
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New York Post | Aug 21, 2006
Shawn Green has decided to waive his no-trade clause to join the Mets if a deal can be finalized.
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AP | Aug 21, 2006
Former All-Star outfielder Jesse Barfield was taken to a hospital Sunday after he suffered a head injury when he was shoved down a flight of stairs by his 18-year-old son, the Houston Chronicle reported.
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Yahoo.com | Aug 21, 2006
The Mets added depth to their bullpen on Sunday, acquiring veteran righthander Guillermo Mota from Cleveland.
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New York Daily News | Aug 20, 2006
Doctors are unsure whether the problem is related to a blood clot or possibly a "knot" in an artery near his left shoulder.
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Associated Press | Aug 20, 2006
Ryan Leli loves the Mets.
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AP | Aug 20, 2006
The Giants on Saturday signed 16-year-old phenom Angel Miguel Villalona, a third baseman from the Dominican Republic.
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New York Daily News | Aug 19, 2006
It was 20 years ago when Doc Gooden, Darryl Strawberry and Keith Hernandez were the toast of New York.
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New York Daily News | Aug 19, 2006
Ruben Sierra, who hoped to join the Mets in the minors and get a September call-up, won't be signing on after all.
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Newsday | Aug 18, 2006
The agent for Preston Wilson contacted general manager Omar Minaya yesterday to let him know of the outfielder's interest in coming to New York.
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AP | Aug 16, 2006
Pedro Martinez has the kind of mild calf injury that probably wouldn't keep him off the mound in the postseason.
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New York Times | Aug 16, 2006
A baseball official said yesterday that the MLB has no problems with Paul Lo Duca and what has been reported to be his gambling habits.
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Newsday | Aug 16, 2006
The Mets attempted to downplay the seriousness of Pedro Martinez's strained right calf yesterday, even as he was undergoing more tests, including an MRI.
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Newsday | Aug 16, 2006
Shawn Green continues to warm to the idea of being traded to the New York Mets.
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Newsday | Aug 15, 2006
According to a person familiar with the situation, if the Mets and Diamondbacks can come to an agreement on a Shawn Green trade, then Green would likely waive his no-trade clause.
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AP | Aug 15, 2006
Mets ace Pedro Martinez strained his right calf and left Monday night's game against Philadelphia after the worst first inning of his career.
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Newsday | Aug 14, 2006
The Mets attempted to trade Lastings Milledge to the Astros for Roy Oswalt at the trade deadline.
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East Valley Tribune | Aug 13, 2006
There are strong indications that the Diamondbacks will ask Shawn Green to waive his no-trade clause to facilitate a trade to the New York Mets, although Green said after Saturday?s game no such request has been made.
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Newsday | Aug 13, 2006
The Mets repeatedly tried to trade for Alfonso Soriano during his final two years in Texas, but they refused to give up Jose Reyes, Scott Kazmir or Lastings Milledge.
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Newsday | Aug 12, 2006
Shawn Green would have to waive his limited no-trade clause to be traded to New York.
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New York Post | Aug 11, 2006
Carlos Beltran did not play in yesterday's 7-3 win over the Padres, and although he said he could have, the All-Star center fielder said his right knee was ailing.
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New York Daily News | Aug 11, 2006
Bookmakers contacted the Marlins in 2005 to tell them that Paul Lo Duca owed him money.
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New York Daily News | Aug 10, 2006
A former teammate told the New York Daily News that Paul Lo Duca enjoyed playing high-stakes poker.
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MLB.com | Aug 10, 2006
Duaner Sanchez will watch the Mets move forward without him, as the reliever believes being around the team's playoff push will motivate his return.
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AP | Aug 10, 2006
Always a fan favorite at Shea Stadium, Mike Piazza drew an extremely rare curtain call on the road when he homered against the Mets on Wednesday night.
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mlb.com | Aug 8, 2006
The Mets addressed their need for a left-handed-hitting reserve Tuesday when they claimed veteran outfielder Ricky Ledee off waivers from the Dodgers.
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New York Daily News | Aug 8, 2006
Sources close to Paul Lo Duca told The News that his divorce fight was only a part of his woes.
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AP | Aug 8, 2006
Ricky Ledee is headed back to the Big Apple, this time with the Mets.
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Star-Ledger | Aug 7, 2006
Willie Randolph's 3-year $1.875 million deal is set to expire after next season.
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Star-Ledger | Aug 7, 2006
Cliff Floyd will be a free agent this winter and if the Mets win the World Series, he might just retire.
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Yahoo.com | Aug 7, 2006
The Mets signed 3B David Wright to a six-year contract extension on Sunday.
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Newsday | Aug 6, 2006
The Mets have been in contact with free-agent Ruben Sierra, and it's possible that the 40-year-old could join the team when rosters expand to 40 in September.
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AP | Aug 5, 2006
Chase Utley knew his hitting streak would end sooner or later.
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AP | Aug 3, 2006
Mets' All-Star SS Jose Reyes signed a four-year contract extension on Thursday.
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Yahoo.com | Aug 1, 2006
The Mets officially placed Duaner Sanchez on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday and recalled top prospect Lastings Milledge from Triple-A Norfolk.
