Billy Wagner pitched a perfect inningduring his minor-league rehab appearance for the GCL Mets this afternoon.
…as i wrote this morning, the way i understand it, wagner will keep up this pace, then eventually move to pitching back-to-back days… he'll do that for a bit, after which talk of him joining the Mets will begin… i'm still thinking mid-month…
Update, 1:25 pm:
In a report for SI.com, Jon Heyman lists 15 players likely to clear waivers, such as Adam Dunn and Bronson Arroyo; nine players who could clear, like Alex Rios and Gil Meche; and 13 players who are unlikely to clear, like Adrian Gonzalez.
Heyman also recaps the Winners and Losers from this past week's Trade Deadline, while discussing other items from around MLB.
Billy Wagner pitched a perfect inningFriday for Single-A St. Lucie, where he will throw again tonight.
…the way i understand it, wagner will keep up this pace, then eventually move to pitching back-to-back days… he'll do that for a bit, after which talk of him joining the Mets will begin… i'm still thinking mid-month…
Yesterday, J.J. Putz tossed 25 pitches in a bullpen session in Citi Field, where he will throw again Wednesday.
He told reporters he hopes to be back in three weeks, though he'll know more following his session on Wednesday.
…i suspect putz will have the same schedule as wagner, basically… so, wherever billy is, j.j. will be a week or so behind…
Carlos Beltran took live batting practice on the field Saturday, and hit from both sides of the plate in a 20-minute session.
…from what i can gather, Jose Reyes will do light running today in St. Lucie, but he is taking it slow… as is John Maine, who is still idle, resting, and waiting out discomfort in his shoulder…
I hate this whole first base has to field a power hitter nonsense. If the kid could hit .320 and drive in at least 80 RBIs I could care less if hehits more than 15-25 hrs. Word to John Olerud.Originally Posted by Mez 0ne
I like Murph at 1st, he gets better with each passing day and looks comfortable now (for the most part).
But I don't know if he'll have a future here if he doesn't hit for power at that position, unless the Mets get a power bat for LF and maybe Murph can learn to play 2B again like he did in the minors (once Castillo is done here or if he gets hurt). I think he is eventually good for about 15 HR a season and hit for a high average.
Rain should be coming through now it'll take a few hours to pass but they should get the game in today.
Reynolds is out of the lineup so the only offensive threat is my dude Upton. Both of them hit 2nd deck shots to left field (Reynolds hit his 15 rows deep)
