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Friday, March 05, 2010

Mets shortstop Jose Reyes plans to undergo tests in New York after doctors in Florida discovered a thyroid imbalance, the team said Friday. Reyes will have tests on Monday and it could take up to 48 after for doctors to receive the results. Reyes is not expected to take part in any physical activity while he is gone.

Thursday, March 04, 2010

On the day pitchers and catchers reported to Port St. Lucie, Fla., principal owner Fred Wilpon toured camp and dismissed reports that the Bernard Madoff Ponzi-scheme scandal had affected the team's ability to spend money on free agents.Wilpon, 73, also stated that his family had no intention of selling the franchise despite friend Larry King being quoted in a magazine piece last year suggesting the family lost $700 million."I've always said, if it's up to me, my family will be involved for the next generations," Wilpon said. "That's all I can tell you. I can't say that about any other asset we own." Asked if any external factor could compel the family to sell, Wilpon succinctly declared: "No." Wilpon described himself as "tortured" this winter over the Mets'...

Thursday, March 04, 2010

Jason Bay's debut was low key, but David Wright homered in his first at-bat and the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 17-11 on Thursday. Bay, a former Red Sox left fielder, went 0 for 2 with a walk and a strikeout in his first game of the spring and first live action with the Mets since signing a four-year, $66 million contract in December.

Thursday, March 04, 2010

The New York Mets and right-hander Kiko Calero have agreed to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training. The Mets announced the move in a statement Thursday. The 35-year-old Calero pitched for the Florida Marlins last season, going 2-2 with a 1.95 ERA in 67 relief appearances. He allowed 36 hits with 30 walks and 69 strikeouts in 60 innings, leading the Marlins' bullpen in ERA.

Thursday, March 04, 2010

Mets shortstop Jose Reyes was scratched from New York's lineup Thursday for follow-up lab work related to his team physical, but a team spokesperson said he has been cleared to play. Reyes said Thursday morning after a second round of blood work that he feels fine, and the testing was not related to the torn hamstring that sidelined him most of last season.

Thursday, March 04, 2010

New York Mets ace Johan Santana completed his last big test before pitching in a game, throwing two simulated innings Thursday. Facing hitters for the first time since having surgery on his left elbow late last season, Santana threw 40 pitches. Santana is scheduled to make his first start of the exhibition season on Tuesday at home against Houston.

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Omir Santos tried on his new batting gloves, said to slow the impact of a harmful fastball down to the mere annoyance of a junkball, and voiced excitement. "I think it's going to help," the New York Mets catcher said. "It sounds like it's going to work." The latest high-tech protective product in a sport that's slow to accept innovation, the batting gloves are...

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Tim Hudson wasn't taking his first start of the spring too seriously. Hudson allowed only two hits over two shutout innings, facing the minimum six batters in a 9-5 win over the New York Mets on Wednesday, and said he can't wait to take the mound again. "It would be an awesome thing if it were in July," Hudson said.

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Every day in spring training until we're finished with the entire league, Big League Stew takes a brief...

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Cross another last off the list for Bobby Cox. Atlanta's longtime manager got two scoreless innings from Tommy Hanson, but the New York Mets spoiled Cox's last spring training opener with a 4-2 victory over the Braves on Tuesday. Cox announced last September that he plans to retire after his 21st consecutive season in Atlanta's dugout -- the longest tenure of any active manager -- and...

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran talked to federal investigators last week about a Canadian doctor accused of selling an unapproved drug and said he recommended the physician to teammate Jose Reyes. Beltran went to Toronto last summer seeking Dr. Anthony Galea's opinion on his bruised right knee, the All-Star said Tuesday.

Monday, March 01, 2010

Jose Reyes was admittedly nervous before the New York Mets' intrasquad game on Monday. He also said it felt a little weird when he stepped into the batter's box in the first inning. He put that uneasiness behind him in a hurry. Reyes hit the first pitch from Tobi Stoner into the right-field corner for a two-run triple, coasting into third in his first game-like setting since he was sidelined...

Monday, March 01, 2010

Daniel Murphy heard bits and pieces about the New York Mets' offseason from friends and family, focusing on whether the club would add another first baseman. Murphy, himself, didn't pay too much attention to it. He just did what he usually does over the winter. "My job every offseason is to try to put myself in the best shape I can going into spring training," he said Sunday.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

The top of the New York Mets' rotation is in good hands again, with Johan Santana looking healthy this spring after season-ending elbow surgery last year. After Santana, well, there's a lot of ifs, maybes and question marks. Mike Pelfrey regressed last year after a promising 2008 season. John Maine has struggled to stay on the field.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Jeff Francoeur smiled as he bounced through the New York Mets' clubhouse Friday morning, stopping to joke around with teammates as he prepared for the club's second full-squad workout. The good times continued on the field, with Francoeur kidding around with hitting coach Howard Johnson between impressive batting practice sessions.