Apr 29, 2009 10:09 AM EST
Mets manager Jerry Manuel says that Oliver Perez will start on Saturday against the Phillies, his last shot to remain in the team's starting rotation.
"I think it's important, him being one of my guys, that I give him every benefit of the doubt," Manuel said.
New York signed Perez to a three-year deal worth $36 million this winter, but he is 1-2 with a 9.31 ERA in four starts this season.
"I am looking at Philadelphia as a big outing for him. I'm hoping to find something," Manuel said.
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The Mets have decided to release veteran pitcher Freddy Garcia after he allowed 10 runs in 11 innings for Triple-A Buffalo.
New York signed Garcia in the offseason to compete for the fifth spot in the team's rotation, but he never came close.
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Apr 27, 2009 10:17 AM EST
Oliver Perez lost his start against the lowly Nationals on Sunday, and the Mets could be looking to move him into the bullpen.
New York designated Casey Fossum for assignment on Sunday, a move that could setup the starters move to relief, according to the New York Post.
Perez has a 9.31 ERA, and Mets manager Jerry Manuel is "very concerned" about the pitcher.
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Mets Apr 2009 Archive
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Newsday | Apr 26, 2009
The Mets designated Casey Fossum for assignment on Sunday.
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ESPN | Apr 25, 2009
The Mets agreed to a minor league deal with veteran infielder Mike Lamb on Saturday.
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New York Times | Apr 23, 2009
Mets' management is aware of the fans' complaints about the new Citi Field.
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New York Daily News | Apr 22, 2009
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has defended the new ballparks of New York's two MLB teams, brushing back fans who have criticized high ticket prices.
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ESPN | Apr 22, 2009
The Mets will keep Dwight Gooden's signature on a wall at the new Citi Field, but are planning to move it and put it under plexiglass.
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New York Times | Apr 21, 2009
The Yankees' best seats may be over priced.
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Star-Ledger | Apr 21, 2009
The Mets have signed outfielder Wily Mo Pena to a minor-league contract in order to add depth to their Triple-A club.
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Mets.com | Apr 17, 2009
Gary Sheffield joins the elite club of players who have achieved 500 home runs.
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New York Times | Apr 15, 2009
Mets shortstop Jose Reyes discussed a few of Jackie Robinson's accomplishments on Tuesday, the day before Major League Baseball honored the man that broke the color barrier.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Apr 15, 2009
Wilmer Flores went 2-for-5 on Tuesday for Single-A Savannah to raise his OPS to a still modest .668.
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New York Post | Apr 15, 2009
Mets general manager Omar Minaya admitted on Tuesday that the team could take on additional payroll if certain needs can be addressed.
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New York Times | Apr 14, 2009
Mike Piazza was quickly ushered out of Citi Field after catching the first pitch from Tom Seaver.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Apr 14, 2009
Fernando Martinez went 2-for-4 with a homer and a double in a Triple-A game on Monday.
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New York Times | Apr 14, 2009
Gary Sheffield is scheduled to start over Ryan Church in right field for the Mets on Wednesday against the Padres.
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Los Angeles Times | Apr 13, 2009
Darryl Strawberry has a new book coming out and he called coming home to play for the Dodgers a mistake.
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RealGM Staff Report | Apr 13, 2009
Jody Gerut, the first batter in the history of Citi Field, hit a line drive homer on the third pitch just inside the right field foul pole.
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MLB.com | Apr 12, 2009
Mets manager Jerry Manuel is worried more about wins than stats, which means he'll use closer Francisco Rodriguez in non-save situations.
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Star-Ledger | Apr 11, 2009
The Mets aren't expected to start Gary Sheffield in right field for a few days as he continues to work out in the outfield.
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New York Post | Apr 11, 2009
Friends of free agent pitcher Pedro Martinez believe that he'll pitch in the Major Leagues this season.
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New York Post | Apr 10, 2009
If Roy Halladay and Jake Peavy are placed on the trading block around July's trade deadline, the Mets are expected to be interested.
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New York Daily News | Apr 10, 2009
Marlon Anderson may be released by the Mets following Friday's game.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Apr 9, 2009
Jonathon Niese lasted just 2.0 innings in his start on Thursday for the Buffalo Bisons, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets.
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MLB.com | Apr 8, 2009
Seven months removed from arm surgery, Billy Wagner is expected to throw off a mound in Port St. Lucie, Fla., on Tuesday.
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New York Daily News | Apr 7, 2009
Mets analyst Gary Cohen ripped the team's decision to sign Gary Sheffield last Friday.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 6, 2009
Braves third baseman Chipper Jones believes that the team can play with the Phillies and Mets, and hopes to be competitive all season.
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North Jersey | Apr 6, 2009
Gary Sheffield, who is good friends with Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins, hopes the two are still on speaking terms after the 40-year old signed with the Mets on Friday.
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ESPN | Apr 5, 2009
Mets third baseman David Wright reportedly helped the team land Gary Sheffield by exchanging text messages with the slugger.
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New York Times | Apr 5, 2009
Gary Sheffield says that playing for the Mets, the team he signed with on Friday, is a dream come true.
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New York Post | Apr 4, 2009
The Mets contacted all of Gary Sheffield's former teams this about his personality, as well as gauge the feelings of key players such as Carlos Beltran and Carlos Delgado.
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MLB.com | Apr 3, 2009
Derek Jeter and David Wright will team up in a season-long batting challenge that will benefit the respective players' foundations.
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SI.com | Apr 3, 2009
Gary Sheffield has agreed to sign with the New York Mets, SI.com has learned.
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New York Daily News | Apr 3, 2009
The Mets are reportedly intrigued by the availability of free agent slugger Gary Sheffield, who cleared waivers on Thursday after being released by the Tigers earlier this week.
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New York Times | Apr 2, 2009
If David Wright and other hitters struggle to hit homers at Citi Field, the Mets may move the fences in.
