http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:42:38 -0700 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:19:42 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Mets-deal-for-Francoeur--Does-anyone-elses-head-hurt?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner There's already a number seven in New York, Jeff.With an anemic offense starving for a jolt, the Amazin's pulled the trigger on a deal early this evening that sent outfielder Ryan Church to the Atlanta Braves for outfielder Jeff Francoeur.  The ... Jeff Francoeur Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:19:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Mets-deal-for-Francoeur--Does-anyone-elses-head-hurt?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Curse-or-Hoax--Email-alleges-Phillies-jerseys-buried-beneath-Citi-Field?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner  Several New York newspapers were sent an email yesterday from an annonymous construction worker claiming to have worked on Citi Field. The writer, a lifelong Philadelphia Phillies fan and a foreman for Hunt Construction, states he buried t... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:54:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Curse-or-Hoax--Email-alleges-Phillies-jerseys-buried-beneath-Citi-Field?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m6d6-Putz-will-undergo-elbow-surgery-out-at-least-ten-weeks?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News reported earlier today that Mets reliever J.J. Putz will undergo surgery next Tuesday to remove a bone spur from his right throwing elbow.The club has known about the condition for the past few weeks, with Putz r... Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:27:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m6d6-Putz-will-undergo-elbow-surgery-out-at-least-ten-weeks?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Mets-news-bullpen-shakeup-rainouts-and-a-setback-for-Reyes?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner Putz is 1-4 with a 4.76 ERA in 28 games in 2009.Some interesting tidbits from around the Internet as the Mets' tilt against the Pirates has been washed out due to rain tonight:  - Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News reported earlier this after... Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:58:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Mets-news-bullpen-shakeup-rainouts-and-a-setback-for-Reyes?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Mets-skid-reaches-two-with-31-loss-to-Pirates?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner Santana fell to 7-3 on the season.Johan Santana isn't outdueled often. But Pirates ace Zach Duke was the better lefty on Tuesday night in Pittsburgh, as he stifled a depleted Mets lineup and allowed a single run over seven innings, sending the ... Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:32:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Mets-skid-reaches-two-with-31-loss-to-Pirates?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m5d27-Mets-sweep-Nats-74-sit-atop-NL-East?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner Daniel Murphy Celebrates his sixth inning homer.     The biggest factor in the Mets' recent run can't walk or talk, but it's been as vital to their recent success as anyone wearing orange and blue. The Amazin's remained perfe... Wed, 27 May 2009 21:34:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m5d27-Mets-sweep-Nats-74-sit-atop-NL-East?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Murphy-will-start-at-first-base-tonight?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner IMets skipper Jerry Manuel said during his weekly spot on WFAN radio that Daniel Murphy will start at first base tonight against the Dodgers.The move is both an attempt to find a defensive position that Murph can actually play, and to hopefuly find ... Wed, 20 May 2009 19:23:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Murphy-will-start-at-first-base-tonight?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Why-replacing-Delgado-has-no-easy-solution?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner Delgado can't get back soon enough.You don't know what you've got till it's gone.In the wake of Carlos Delgado's hip surgery, we can finally see what the Mets look like without him.  And it isn't pretty.A player's importance can be measured by h... Tue, 19 May 2009 22:34:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Why-replacing-Delgado-has-no-easy-solution?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Giants-avoid-sweep-edge-Mets-20?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner Insert photo caption or credit hereThe Mets' recent turnaround has vaulted them to the top of the National League East, but it has not been without numerous misques on a nightly basis. Victory can mask a lot of things.  But their mistakes ... Mon, 18 May 2009 09:59:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Giants-avoid-sweep-edge-Mets-20?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Mets-walk-off-with-43-victory-over-Braves?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner Photo: Associated PressIn recent years, a game like this would have almost certainly ended up in the loss column for the Amazin's.With the offense sputtering behind outstanding starting pitching for the second consecutive night, the Mets trailed the ... Tue, 12 May 2009 22:09:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Mets-walk-off-with-43-victory-over-Braves?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Mets-complete-sweet-with-43-victory-over-Braves?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner Rodriguez earned his seventh save in seven chances. No victory at Turner Field would be complete without that sickening feeling in your stomach, the one you've felt so many times as the Braves ripped a victory away from the Amazin's in the game'... Tue, 05 May 2009 23:06:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Mets-complete-sweet-with-43-victory-over-Braves?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m5d1-The-state-of-the-union-an-April-to-forget-puts-the-Amazins-at-a-crossroads?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner Pretty much says it all.The Mets have played twenty-one baseball games so far this season.  And if you watch this club as much as I do, you know it's twenty-one too many.A season filled with such uncharacteristic promise just four weeks ago (our... Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:37:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m5d1-The-state-of-the-union-an-April-to-forget-puts-the-Amazins-at-a-crossroads?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m4d23-The-misery-continues--Mets-drop-fourth-straight-in-128-loss-to-Cards?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner The answer's not down there either Jerry. Are we sure Johan Santana can't throw every day?The Mets got their third-straight abysmal start from their pitching staff Thursday afternoon, as Livan Hernandez was rocked for seven earned runs in 4 and ... Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:29:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m4d23-The-misery-continues--Mets-drop-fourth-straight-in-128-loss-to-Cards?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m4d18-Sheffield-makes-history-as-Mets-win-54?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner Sheff is the 25'th player to reach 500 homers.          The first walk-off win Citi Field's history would not have been possible without a slice of baseball history.Gary Sheffield saved his first Met ... New York Mets Gary Sheffield Luis Castillo Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:33:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m4d18-Sheffield-makes-history-as-Mets-win-54?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m4d15-MRI-reveals-Pelfrey-has-forearm-tendinitis?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner An MRI exam taken on Tuesday revealed Mets starter Mike Pelfrey has tendinitis in his right forearm, and it is uncertain whether or not he will make his next scheduled start Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Pelfrey has struggled in the earl... Mike Pelfrey Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:35:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m4d15-MRI-reveals-Pelfrey-has-forearm-tendinitis?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m4d15-Mets-get-first-win-at-Citi-with-72-victory?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner Ollie improved to 1-1 on the season with the victory (Photo: Associated Press)The Mets were treated to the Good Oliver Perez Thursday night, the one they'd envisioned when they resigned the lefty to a three-year deal this offseason.He was outstandin... New York Mets Oliver Perez Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:22:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m4d15-Mets-get-first-win-at-Citi-with-72-victory?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m4d14-Citi-Field-opener-spoiled-as-Mets-fall-65?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner Wright finished 2-4 with 3 RBI in the loss (Photo: AP).Citi Field is supposed to signify a new beginning for Mets fans and players alike; a fresh start free from the September demons strolling the halls of now demolished Shea Stadium.But the ceremoni... New York Mets David Wright Citi Field Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:35:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m4d14-Citi-Field-opener-spoiled-as-Mets-fall-65?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m4d12-Johnson-outduels-Santana-as-Mets-fall-21?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner Santana fell to 1-1 on the season.  (Photo: Associated Press)Johan Santana was brilliant Sunday afternoon in Miami.  But Josh Johnson was even better, throwing a complete game five-hitter and besting the two-time Cy Young Award winner as th... New York Mets Florida Marlins Josh Johson Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:36:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m4d12-Johnson-outduels-Santana-as-Mets-fall-21?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m4d7-Pen-passes-first-test-in-21-Opening-Day-victory?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner K-Rod celebrates his first National League Save.Omar Minaya couldn't have scripted this one any better.The Mets' new-look bullpen was thrown into the fire to protect the slimmest of margins Monday in Cincinnati, and emerged with a dominant performanc... Opening Day Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:31:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m4d7-Pen-passes-first-test-in-21-Opening-Day-victory?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m4d3-A-riddle-wrapped-in-a-mystery-inside-an-enigma?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner The Mets don't need to deal with antics like this.Color me perplexed.The Mets have officially signed 40-year-old slugger Gary Sheffield, and I'm not one inch closer to grasping the club's train of thought than I was when the news broke a few hours ag... Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:39:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1023-New-York-Mets-Examiner~y2009m4d3-A-riddle-wrapped-in-a-mystery-inside-an-enigma?cid=exrss-New-York-Mets-Examiner