RHP Mike Pelfrey has a partial tear in his right elbow and will likely undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the remainder of the season. The announcement was made almost immediately after yesterday's win over Florida. Pelfrey had posted no decisions with a 2.29 ERA in three starts this season and has been a remarkably durable pitcher for the Mets - if at times frustrating and ineffective - over the past four seasons.
The news came as a blow for Pelfrey and the Mets after he excelled in his last start against San Francisco and appeared well on his way to a rebound from last season, when he went 7-13 with a 4.74 ERA. He said he felt tightness on several occasions during his start against the Giants but that it usually went away quickly and that he was prepared for his next start tonight against Colorado. Pelfrey later said that he thought the symptoms were consistent with tendinitis and was later placed on the 15-day disabled list when an MRI revealed swelling in his elbow.
Pelfrey considered undergoing "alternative therapy" which consisted of an injection, although he was told that there was only a 20 percent chance that the therapy would work and he was afraid that if it were not successful that he would compensate by altering his delivery and mechanics and then putting stress on his shoulder.
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Friday, April 27, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
Santana Named Opening Day Starter
LHP Johan Santana has been named the Opening Day starter by the Mets. He learned that he would be given the Opening Day assignment during a meeting with manager Terry Collins on Thursday. The rest of the rotation will include RHP R. A. Dickey, LHP Jon Niese, RHP Mike Pelfrey, and RHP Dillon Gee.
There had been doubt about Santana's availability all Spring as he hasn't pitched in the Majors for 19 months, and that doubt was reinforced as he left an exhibition game with shoulder soreness last week, but his strong bullpen session yesterday convinced Collins that he was ready to go.
There had been doubt about Santana's availability all Spring as he hasn't pitched in the Majors for 19 months, and that doubt was reinforced as he left an exhibition game with shoulder soreness last week, but his strong bullpen session yesterday convinced Collins that he was ready to go.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Dickey's book Makes Stunning Revelations
Mets RHP R. A. Dickey has revealed in his upcoming book that he was sexually abused as a child. He says that he was eight years old when his 13-year-old female babysitter began sexually abusing him. Dickey has said that it's important to tell others of abuse when it happens.
In addition, Dickey also goes into detail about contemplating suicide after cheating on his wife. He also alleges that he once saw a syringe on the floor of the Texas clubhouse in 2001. Dickey only played four games with the Rangers that season, so the fact that he saw a syringe out in the open despite being on the roster for a brief period of time would suggest that steroids were rampant on that team.
The book, Wherever I wind up, written by Dickey and Wayne Coffey, will be released tomorrow.
In addition, Dickey also goes into detail about contemplating suicide after cheating on his wife. He also alleges that he once saw a syringe on the floor of the Texas clubhouse in 2001. Dickey only played four games with the Rangers that season, so the fact that he saw a syringe out in the open despite being on the roster for a brief period of time would suggest that steroids were rampant on that team.
The book, Wherever I wind up, written by Dickey and Wayne Coffey, will be released tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Beltran Makes good on Offer
St. Louis RF Carlos Beltran has finally made good on his offer to finance Mets LHP Jon Niese's nose job. The procedure reportedly cost $10,000. Beltran joked last season that he would finance the operation if Niese - who formerly had a very distinct and crooked nose - would undergo surgery on his nose.
Niese confirmed to reporters that he had undergone the procedure in October when it became evident that his nose looked noticeably different after he reported to Spring Training in mid-February and had told them that he sent Beltran the bill for the operation. But don't worry folks, Beltran just signed a two-year, $26 million deal with St. Louis this off-season so $10,000 is peanuts to him. Although Niese's nose is noticeably straighter than it had been in the past, the procedure has helped him breath easier out of his nose.
In addition, Niese claims that he lost ten pounds in the off-season due to the fact that he was breathing heavier while working out following the nose job.
Niese confirmed to reporters that he had undergone the procedure in October when it became evident that his nose looked noticeably different after he reported to Spring Training in mid-February and had told them that he sent Beltran the bill for the operation. But don't worry folks, Beltran just signed a two-year, $26 million deal with St. Louis this off-season so $10,000 is peanuts to him. Although Niese's nose is noticeably straighter than it had been in the past, the procedure has helped him breath easier out of his nose.
In addition, Niese claims that he lost ten pounds in the off-season due to the fact that he was breathing heavier while working out following the nose job.
Mets Re-Sign Young to Minor League Contract
The Mets have re-signed RHP Chris Young to a Minor League contract. He is attempting to recover from right anterior capsule surgery - the same procedure that LHP Johan Santana underwent on his left shoulder in September 2010 - after going 1-0 with a 1.88 ERA in four starts last season. He is undergoing a physical in New York today and will then report to Port St. Lucie where he is expected to throw in front of Mets officials.
Young was reportedly seeking a Major League deal all off-season, but went unsigned due to concerns about his long rehab schedule and preexisting injury history, and the odds are that he will not pitch at all this season, considering that Santana is currently attempting a comeback after 18 months of recovery and rehab, and his potential return would be the quickest yet for anterior capsule surgery if he is successful. Further complicating matters, Young has only pitched 120 innings in the Majors since 2009 due to injuries.
Young was reportedly seeking a Major League deal all off-season, but went unsigned due to concerns about his long rehab schedule and preexisting injury history, and the odds are that he will not pitch at all this season, considering that Santana is currently attempting a comeback after 18 months of recovery and rehab, and his potential return would be the quickest yet for anterior capsule surgery if he is successful. Further complicating matters, Young has only pitched 120 innings in the Majors since 2009 due to injuries.
Monday, March 19, 2012
First Waves of Spring Training cuts come In
The first waves of Spring Training cuts have come in for Boston, the Mets, and the Yankees. The Red Sox made their first cuts on Thursday when they optioned 3B Will Middlebrooks and CF Che-Hsuan Lin to Pawtucket and LHP Drake Britton and 2B Oscar Tejeda to Portland. They made their second wave of cuts on Friday when they released RHP Carlos Silva. The team made its third wave of cuts on Saturday when they optioned RHP Stolmy Pimentel to Portland.
The first wave of cuts came on Thursday for the Mets when they optioned LHP Robert Carson, RHP Jeurys Familia, RHP Jenrry Mejia, 2B Reese Havens, 3B Zach Lutz, and CF Kirk Nieuwenhuis to Buffalo and RHP Armando Rodriguez, SS Wilmer Flores, and LF Juan Lagares to Binghamton. The second wave of cuts came for the Mets yesterday when they optioned RHP Jeremy Hefner to Buffalo and RF Cesar Puello to Binghamton.
The Yankees made their first cuts of the Spring on Friday when they optioned 2B Corban Joseph and CF Melky Mesa to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and 2B David Adams and CF Zoilo Almonte to Trenton.
The first wave of cuts came on Thursday for the Mets when they optioned LHP Robert Carson, RHP Jeurys Familia, RHP Jenrry Mejia, 2B Reese Havens, 3B Zach Lutz, and CF Kirk Nieuwenhuis to Buffalo and RHP Armando Rodriguez, SS Wilmer Flores, and LF Juan Lagares to Binghamton. The second wave of cuts came for the Mets yesterday when they optioned RHP Jeremy Hefner to Buffalo and RF Cesar Puello to Binghamton.
The Yankees made their first cuts of the Spring on Friday when they optioned 2B Corban Joseph and CF Melky Mesa to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and 2B David Adams and CF Zoilo Almonte to Trenton.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Mets Rotation
The Mets appear to be in the second year of an official rebuilding program, and in the fourth year of a rebuilding program in reality, unless they can pull off what would amount to a near miracle in 2012. Having said that, the Mets' rotation this season appears to have been designed to tread water as opposed to win.
1. LHP Johan Santana: Santana is attempting to come back after anterior capsule surgery in about 18 months, if he plans to be the Opening Day starter. To date, that would be the fastest recovery from such a procedure. Not that there's much of a sample. The only person to successfully recover from said surgery is Washington Nationals RHP Chien-Ming Wang, and it took him about two full years. The only other person to undergo such a procedure is former Chicago Cubs RHP Mark Prior, who has never again pitched in the Majors. New York Yankees LHP Pedro Feliciano suffered a tear of his left (throwing) anterior capsule as well, but opted for a resting procedure as opposed to an operation. The jury is still out on Feliciano. And it's the same thing for Santana. The Mets are hoping that he returns this year as their ace. The most optimistic scenario might have him returning by September, and even that would be quick. And don't forget Mets fans, it's not unreasonable to think that his career might be over. If you don't believe me, see Prior.
2. RHP Mike Pelfrey: Pelfrey will once again serve as the team's number two starter, and de facto ace if Santana proves unavailable again. Last year was not good for Pelfrey, who went 7-13 with a 4.74 ERA and 105 strikeouts in 193.2 innings pitched. That's not terrible by any means, and with the Mets' current situation it's easily enough for a rotation spot. But he's not an ace.
3. LHP Jon Niese: Niese had a pretty good season last year, going 11-11 with a 4.40 ERA in 26 starts. He'll look to capitalize on that success this year by staying healthy throughout the season and by improving upon both his record (which was probably an over-achievement last year) and lowering his ERA.
4. RHP R. A. Dickey: Dickey was the team's ace last season in all respects, despite his 8-13 record. He pitched 208.2 innings, recorded 134 strikeouts and posted a 3.28 ERA. And he did all that with a knuckleball. Dickey will look to have a third strong season in a row and once again step up as the team's true ace.
5. RHP Dillon Gee: Gee had a strong rookie season last year after a brief start in the Minor Leagues and some time in the bullpen as a long reliever. As a starter, Gee went 13-6 with a 4.43 ERA and 113 strikeouts in 27 starts. He'll look to improve upon his win, innings pitched, and strikeout totals next season while lowering his ERA below 4.00.
6. RHP Chris Schwinden: Schwinden is a guy who's come up through the Mets system and has impressed a lot of people along the way. He's never distinguished himself as a top prospect but he's pitched very well at every stop along the way in the Minors. Last season he was recalled in September and posted a 4.71 ERA in four starts. If a long-term injury befalls one of the Mets' first five starts - or if Santana won't return before the All-Star break - Schwinden will probably serve as the team's fifth starter.
7. RHP Jeremy Hefner: Hefner is a Minor League veteran whom the Mets claimed on waivers from the San Diego system. Last season at Portland he posted a 4.98 ERA in 28 starts. If the Mets need a right-hander for short-term work Hefner should be the first one to get the call. He'll only be 26 this season, and he still has the potential to develop into a reliable pitcher at the big league level.
8. RHP Jenrry Mejia: Mejia is a former top prospect with the Mets who is recovering from Tommy John surgery. He'll probably miss most of this season after posting a 2.86 ERA at Buffalo in five starts last season before undergoing surgery. But a speedy recovery could see Mejia on the 40-Man Roster in September.
9. LHP Robert Carson: Carson is another guy who has come up through the Mets system without ever developing into a prospect but has shown enough potential for the Mets to make an investment in him. He really has no chance to make the team out of Spring Training, but the Mets liked him enough to put him on the 40-Man Roster to protect him from the Rule V Draft. He had a 5.05 ERA in 25 starts last season at Binghamton and will need to improve upon that mark if he wants to keep playing professionally. He'll likely be sent to Buffalo after Spring Training and Mets fans probably won't see him at all in 2012, though a strong season at AAA could earn him a September call-up.
10. RHP Jeurys Familia: Familia is a top prospect with the Mets who they will take a look at in Spring Training. Last season he posted a combined 2.90 ERA in 23 starts between St. Lucie and Binghamton. He should return to Binghamton
11. RHP Armando Rodriguez: Rodriguez has come up though the Mets system but has never emerged as a top prospect, although he has pitched well in every stop along the way. The Mets have added him to their 40-Man Roster to protect him from the Rule V Draft. He was injured last season, and posted a 3.96 ERA in 16 starts at St. Lucie. He'll probably be headed to Binghamton this season, although he could return to A-ball.
12. LHP Garrett Olson: Olson is a Minor League veteran whom the Mets have signed as a free agent and invited to Spring Training. Olson has always been an outstanding starting pitcher in the Minors, though he's been shelled in the Majors, albeit primarily pitching as a reliever. Last season he posted a 2.08 ERA in 4.1 innings with Pittsburgh. He'll probably be the first pitcher recalled if the Mets need a left-hander on a short-term basis.
The Mets' rotation doesn't look bad. They have one stud pitcher in Dickey and two pretty good middle-of-the-rotation guys in Niese and Gee. Plus, Pelfrey's not a terrible option as a fourth or fifth starter. After that, they could take a chance on the fifth starter role with Schwinden, who - thus far - has been a great starter in the Minors and an okay one in the Majors. And then there's always Santana. They don't have much in reserve in the Minors though.
1. LHP Johan Santana: Santana is attempting to come back after anterior capsule surgery in about 18 months, if he plans to be the Opening Day starter. To date, that would be the fastest recovery from such a procedure. Not that there's much of a sample. The only person to successfully recover from said surgery is Washington Nationals RHP Chien-Ming Wang, and it took him about two full years. The only other person to undergo such a procedure is former Chicago Cubs RHP Mark Prior, who has never again pitched in the Majors. New York Yankees LHP Pedro Feliciano suffered a tear of his left (throwing) anterior capsule as well, but opted for a resting procedure as opposed to an operation. The jury is still out on Feliciano. And it's the same thing for Santana. The Mets are hoping that he returns this year as their ace. The most optimistic scenario might have him returning by September, and even that would be quick. And don't forget Mets fans, it's not unreasonable to think that his career might be over. If you don't believe me, see Prior.
2. RHP Mike Pelfrey: Pelfrey will once again serve as the team's number two starter, and de facto ace if Santana proves unavailable again. Last year was not good for Pelfrey, who went 7-13 with a 4.74 ERA and 105 strikeouts in 193.2 innings pitched. That's not terrible by any means, and with the Mets' current situation it's easily enough for a rotation spot. But he's not an ace.
3. LHP Jon Niese: Niese had a pretty good season last year, going 11-11 with a 4.40 ERA in 26 starts. He'll look to capitalize on that success this year by staying healthy throughout the season and by improving upon both his record (which was probably an over-achievement last year) and lowering his ERA.
4. RHP R. A. Dickey: Dickey was the team's ace last season in all respects, despite his 8-13 record. He pitched 208.2 innings, recorded 134 strikeouts and posted a 3.28 ERA. And he did all that with a knuckleball. Dickey will look to have a third strong season in a row and once again step up as the team's true ace.
5. RHP Dillon Gee: Gee had a strong rookie season last year after a brief start in the Minor Leagues and some time in the bullpen as a long reliever. As a starter, Gee went 13-6 with a 4.43 ERA and 113 strikeouts in 27 starts. He'll look to improve upon his win, innings pitched, and strikeout totals next season while lowering his ERA below 4.00.
6. RHP Chris Schwinden: Schwinden is a guy who's come up through the Mets system and has impressed a lot of people along the way. He's never distinguished himself as a top prospect but he's pitched very well at every stop along the way in the Minors. Last season he was recalled in September and posted a 4.71 ERA in four starts. If a long-term injury befalls one of the Mets' first five starts - or if Santana won't return before the All-Star break - Schwinden will probably serve as the team's fifth starter.
7. RHP Jeremy Hefner: Hefner is a Minor League veteran whom the Mets claimed on waivers from the San Diego system. Last season at Portland he posted a 4.98 ERA in 28 starts. If the Mets need a right-hander for short-term work Hefner should be the first one to get the call. He'll only be 26 this season, and he still has the potential to develop into a reliable pitcher at the big league level.
8. RHP Jenrry Mejia: Mejia is a former top prospect with the Mets who is recovering from Tommy John surgery. He'll probably miss most of this season after posting a 2.86 ERA at Buffalo in five starts last season before undergoing surgery. But a speedy recovery could see Mejia on the 40-Man Roster in September.
9. LHP Robert Carson: Carson is another guy who has come up through the Mets system without ever developing into a prospect but has shown enough potential for the Mets to make an investment in him. He really has no chance to make the team out of Spring Training, but the Mets liked him enough to put him on the 40-Man Roster to protect him from the Rule V Draft. He had a 5.05 ERA in 25 starts last season at Binghamton and will need to improve upon that mark if he wants to keep playing professionally. He'll likely be sent to Buffalo after Spring Training and Mets fans probably won't see him at all in 2012, though a strong season at AAA could earn him a September call-up.
10. RHP Jeurys Familia: Familia is a top prospect with the Mets who they will take a look at in Spring Training. Last season he posted a combined 2.90 ERA in 23 starts between St. Lucie and Binghamton. He should return to Binghamton
11. RHP Armando Rodriguez: Rodriguez has come up though the Mets system but has never emerged as a top prospect, although he has pitched well in every stop along the way. The Mets have added him to their 40-Man Roster to protect him from the Rule V Draft. He was injured last season, and posted a 3.96 ERA in 16 starts at St. Lucie. He'll probably be headed to Binghamton this season, although he could return to A-ball.
12. LHP Garrett Olson: Olson is a Minor League veteran whom the Mets have signed as a free agent and invited to Spring Training. Olson has always been an outstanding starting pitcher in the Minors, though he's been shelled in the Majors, albeit primarily pitching as a reliever. Last season he posted a 2.08 ERA in 4.1 innings with Pittsburgh. He'll probably be the first pitcher recalled if the Mets need a left-hander on a short-term basis.
The Mets' rotation doesn't look bad. They have one stud pitcher in Dickey and two pretty good middle-of-the-rotation guys in Niese and Gee. Plus, Pelfrey's not a terrible option as a fourth or fifth starter. After that, they could take a chance on the fifth starter role with Schwinden, who - thus far - has been a great starter in the Minors and an okay one in the Majors. And then there's always Santana. They don't have much in reserve in the Minors though.
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