Mr. Met joins the Mets 25 man DL team!
per Adam Rubin:
Carlos Beltran may be headed to the disabled list with an ailing right knee. That would allow the Mets to return Fernando Martinez to the majors despite spending less than 10 days with Buffalo.
If you see any updates, please let us know.
by mrose:
According to David Lennon and Bart Hubbach on twitter, the following moves were made:
Beltran goes to the 15 day DL
Fernando Martinez back to the Mets
Elmer Dessens is called up from AAA
Pat Misch is called up from AAA
Ken Takahashi is sent back to AAA
Wilson Valdez is DFA’d
Whos drinkin tonight?
Update 5:14 pm
per Matt Cerrone’s Metsblog.com, “Minaya would only say the bruise on Beltran’s knee is getting bigger, because it is bone on bone, though he is confident he can return in two weeks.”
58 comments
udontmesswthejohan
6/22/2009-4:46pm at 4:46 pm (UTC -4)
Sorry boys, but this is just not shaping up to be our year. If anyone needs further proof that this team should not be buyers, then just read above.
I mentioned earlier, that this spate of injuries may well be a blessing in disguise as there will be no calls for the breaking up of the core which after this year will be Wright, Reyes, and Beltran. At least this is what I am tell myself.
wannybackstra
6/22/2009-4:49pm at 4:49 pm (UTC -4)
Well, at the very least, Jerry won’t have any option other than to play Fernando and Murphy every day so we can see what they can do (nonetheless, I am sure he will continue to find a way to platoon them and continually disrupt their chance to get into a rhythm).
I am still dumbfounded as to how Sheffield can be out of tonight’s lineup for a night game after a day game.
CaseStreet
6/22/2009-4:50pm at 4:50 pm (UTC -4)
maybe Shef needs another MRI
Kingman 26
6/22/2009-4:51pm at 4:51 pm (UTC -4)
Enjoy the game Case!
May you witness a victory.
CaseStreet
6/22/2009-4:53pm at 4:53 pm (UTC -4)
thanks kingman, I just hope I don’t need an MRI after the game
Kingman 26
6/22/2009-4:53pm at 4:53 pm (UTC -4)
Ha!!
dentulous
6/22/2009-4:51pm at 4:51 pm (UTC -4)
Well, this is pretty crappy. If he is down for extended period of time, this season is done. Too many holes for any trade to help. Damn, sucks that this is happening in a season in which the division is really up for grabs. Maybe we can weather the storm and the Philths can continue to help our cause, they owe us afetr the past 2 seasons…..
billydeewilliams
6/22/2009-4:51pm at 4:51 pm (UTC -4)
I can’t help but laugh at this stuff. I can’t wait to see the Bisons tonight at Citifield. Should be an interesting game/series/month.
QnsNative718
6/22/2009-4:52pm at 4:52 pm (UTC -4)
2009 = 1987
wannybackstra
6/22/2009-4:52pm at 4:52 pm (UTC -4)
That would be fine, if only 2008 was 2006.
wannybackstra
6/22/2009-4:53pm at 4:53 pm (UTC -4)
I mean 1986, not 2006!!
QnsNative718
6/22/2009-4:55pm at 4:55 pm (UTC -4)
2006 seems so long ago….
I sound like such a pansy.
Kingman 26
6/22/2009-4:54pm at 4:54 pm (UTC -4)
We won 92 games in 1987 and were in it till September, so that is an optimistic projection!!
sabermetrician
6/22/2009-4:53pm at 4:53 pm (UTC -4)
I think it’s over. I woke up supremely optimistic today. I really thought Carlos was going to be alright. Wow…what a blow.
dirtysanchez
6/22/2009-4:53pm at 4:53 pm (UTC -4)
they are recalling martinez and calling up paul misch for taka
mrose
6/22/2009-5:02pm at 5:02 pm (UTC -4)
they are doing a ton
metfreak
6/22/2009-4:54pm at 4:54 pm (UTC -4)
What sucks is that Delgado and Putz are coming back after the deadline so we really can’t be sellers either
CaseStreet
6/22/2009-5:02pm at 5:02 pm (UTC -4)
Who’s drinking tonight?
1. Omar Minaya
mrose
6/22/2009-5:03pm at 5:03 pm (UTC -4)
2. Jerry Manual
3. David Wright
sabermetrician
6/22/2009-5:06pm at 5:06 pm (UTC -4)
4. Case
5. Wanny
6. Sabes
7. The rest of us
metsfan4decades
6/22/2009-6:26pm at 6:26 pm (UTC -4)
Include me in ‘The rest of us’.
I don’t even know what to say.
Sigh…..
wannybackstra
6/22/2009-5:04pm at 5:04 pm (UTC -4)
Who is the backup middle infielder without Valdez (mind you that the SS has a brace on his finger and the 2B has bad knees)?
CaseStreet
6/22/2009-5:05pm at 5:05 pm (UTC -4)
per, Mattsblog, Tatis will see time @ SS & 2B
wannybackstra
6/22/2009-5:07pm at 5:07 pm (UTC -4)
Interesting that several weeks ago on the Saturday that Wright played by himself with Sheff being rested and Beltran puking, that Jerry couldn’t play Tatis at one of those positions rather than the heavy hitting Valdez (now being DFAd) or Ramon Martinez in order to give the team a chance v. Josh Johnson.
GravediggerHebner
6/22/2009-5:15pm at 5:15 pm (UTC -4)
I’m not a religious man, but the phrase “Let Go, Let God” comes suddenly to mind.
wannybackstra
6/22/2009-5:17pm at 5:17 pm (UTC -4)
It just speaks to the inconsistent manner in which Jerry manages his lineups. Remember when Jerry said Dan Murphy could hit lefties? Well, no one knows because he always sits him.
GravediggerHebner
6/22/2009-5:19pm at 5:19 pm (UTC -4)
Can’t argue with it when you put it that way. Perhaps he has no other choice but to find out now. I wonder if the organization regrets this morning’s purge of Wily Mo and Javier Valentin this afternoon.
CaseStreet
6/22/2009-5:21pm at 5:21 pm (UTC -4)
duh, what was the hurry?
GravediggerHebner
6/22/2009-5:23pm at 5:23 pm (UTC -4)
Apparently had to make room for the pitcher with the 22.00 ERA that we claimed on waivers, Arturo Lopez? I hope at least he’s a lefty.
wannybackstra
6/22/2009-5:31pm at 5:31 pm (UTC -4)
Pena might have become expendable following the recent acqusitions of Emil Brown and Chip Ambres.
wannybackstra
6/22/2009-5:22pm at 5:22 pm (UTC -4)
I looked before and found that Valentin was still injured.
Not sure why Willy Mo was let go, other than the fact that he stinks.
Perhaps the team had an arrangement with the players that they would let them free if not in the majors after a certain number of days.
It would seem to me that Valentin could be useful as a backup catcher, occasional 1B and left handed hitter off the bench if Schneider goes down again or if Santos’s magic carpet ride comes to a close.
GravediggerHebner
6/22/2009-5:24pm at 5:24 pm (UTC -4)
I share those thoughts regarding Valentin, his presence in Buffalo gave me at least mild comfort in the event of those things you mentioned.
CaseStreet
6/22/2009-5:07pm at 5:07 pm (UTC -4)
So this will put Soriano in top 3 All-Star, yes?
Anyone seen Soriano palling around w/ Mets trainers?
CaseStreet
6/22/2009-5:08pm at 5:08 pm (UTC -4)
While Omar’s at it, maybe he should DL Wright and Castillo, too.
mrose
6/22/2009-5:10pm at 5:10 pm (UTC -4)
can we wrap them in a big bubble?
CaseStreet
6/22/2009-5:19pm at 5:19 pm (UTC -4)
I got it. Omar is trying to prove Jimmy Rollins wrong, when Rollins said this:
“It takes more than one player to bring home a championship.”
Maybe Santana CAN bring home a championship by himself.
GravediggerHebner
6/22/2009-5:21pm at 5:21 pm (UTC -4)
Has anyone ever called you “half full” before, because you sir are definitely half full of something, and I’m thinking it’s rose colored glasses. Must be painful on the digestive tract.
But seriously, I like your style.
CaseStreet
6/22/2009-5:25pm at 5:25 pm (UTC -4)
just call me the Black Knight
http://www.linustechtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/monty-python-black-knight.bmp
GravediggerHebner
6/22/2009-5:28pm at 5:28 pm (UTC -4)
Beltran to Mets: “It’s only a flesh wound.”
GravediggerHebner
6/22/2009-5:17pm at 5:17 pm (UTC -4)
This is so many moves I’m not confident that I’m counting correctly, but do the Mets now have 13 active pitchers? I think the Cards also carry 13 pitchers. I wonder when the last time 2 teams carrying 13 pitchers met in the major leagues? Someone get Elias on the phone.
wannybackstra
6/22/2009-5:26pm at 5:26 pm (UTC -4)
I have: Johan, Pelfrey, Redding, Livan, Nieve, Frankie, Parnell, Feliciano, Green, Stokes, Switzer, Misch and Dessens = 13.
That’s a lot of pitchers for a team that can’t hit and for a team that ordinarily doesn’t utilize its entire bullpen.
I really can’t see why Misch and Switzer are both here. Cory Sullivan would at least provide a function as a capable defensive outfielder that would allow some late game maneuvering.
wannybackstra
6/22/2009-5:27pm at 5:27 pm (UTC -4)
Typing Switzer, Misch and Dessens nearly choked me up…
GravediggerHebner
6/22/2009-5:31pm at 5:31 pm (UTC -4)
It is a sad moment in Met roster history when we sit and type about how Cory Sullivan, not Misch or Switzer, was the way to go. Kinda reminds me of the whole Ruben Gotay saga.
wannybackstra
6/22/2009-5:34pm at 5:34 pm (UTC -4)
Yeah, it’s not a good thing. Perhaps I’m just really looking for a dsitraction from work.
While we’re on the subject, Adam Bostick has a 1.88 ERA in 24 AA and AAA innings with 26 Ks. He too might be a better left handed option than either of Switzer and Misch, even though they were already on the 40 man.
GravediggerHebner
6/22/2009-5:41pm at 5:41 pm (UTC -4)
True. Jason Vargas has had his moments this season, perhaps it’s time for Bostick to have some.
GravediggerHebner
6/22/2009-5:26pm at 5:26 pm (UTC -4)
So I see that Luis Ayala was DFA’d. I guess he qualifies as “the devil you know.” Think he’ll be in orange and blue by the weekend?
mrose
6/22/2009-5:28pm at 5:28 pm (UTC -4)
is the sky blue? (not lately)
stickguy
6/22/2009-5:33pm at 5:33 pm (UTC -4)
yeah, seems to be 2 position guys down, 2 pitchers up.
And no back up SS? Or 2B? Odd agian, even for Omar.
Maybe there is one more move coming to lose a itcher, add a position guy? Or maybe they really want to have lots of guys for Jerry to ignoe?
ALthough with Parnell shut down for 3 games, they are just playing with 24 men (23 w/o green), another Omar special.
they really have to ride this out now. Why bother to make a trade unless it is purely by picking up salary?
Look at the landscape for 2010 and plan accordingly. You can’t win eveyr year, and sometimes you can’t break the bank trying.
CaseStreet
6/22/2009-5:34pm at 5:34 pm (UTC -4)
Tatis is backup SS & 2B.
stickguy
6/22/2009-5:35pm at 5:35 pm (UTC -4)
Yeah, that works.
stickguy
6/22/2009-5:34pm at 5:34 pm (UTC -4)
also, I think this line up means that Sheffield really is on his last legs (pun intended) as an OF. I just don’;t think he can play out there without a couple days off after each appearance.
stickguy
6/22/2009-5:39pm at 5:39 pm (UTC -4)
the thing that amazes me the most?
damn near the entire team in on the DL, but Luis Castillo is still ambulatory
Karmas a beach (I just discovered the alternate spelling of that gets you in moderation!)
GravediggerHebner
6/22/2009-5:43pm at 5:43 pm (UTC -4)
It does? I thought we only banned two words here, both of which have 4 letters. Hmmm. It’s a shame when as a society we can’t have a civilized discussion about female dogs without making up spelling.
stickguy
6/22/2009-5:45pm at 5:45 pm (UTC -4)
Well, that was the only word I changed, so good bet it caused the problem.
Might have to take back some of those things you said about Matt and his filter!
stickguy
6/22/2009-5:41pm at 5:41 pm (UTC -4)
I wonder how much these moves are related to 40 man roster issues?
Hard to believe these are the best arms to call up!
GravediggerHebner
6/22/2009-5:55pm at 5:55 pm (UTC -4)
In my reeling from all of these moves, this possibility hadn’t occurred to me, from Bart Hubbuch of NY Post:
“The Mets are hoping Beltran can return in 15 days, but Minaya admitted he could be out until after the All-Star break in mid-July.”
charlies
6/22/2009-6:58pm at 6:58 pm (UTC -4)
And, then…there was one (I’m talking about you Mr. Wright). Depressing.
gipperpdx
6/22/2009-6:59pm at 6:59 pm (UTC -4)
Ok…..2010…here we come.