Once again it’s time to grab a cup of coffee, kick your feet up, and get your morning dose of Mets in the Papers.
Neil Best, “Mets Fans Can Save Big On Citi Field Tickets”
The savings range from $40 to $90, the latter representing 50 percent off Metropolitan Box seats for select games beginning Friday night.
Bart Hubbuch, “No Set Date For Wagner’s Return”
The only firm dates on Wagner’s schedule were more rehab assignments yesterday and tomorrow in Florida, which would be the sixth and seventh such appearances since his comeback from Tommy John elbow surgery 11 months ago.
Bart Hubbuch, “Delgado, Wright Injuries Overshadow Rare Mets ‘W’”
Despite averting a sweep by the lowly Diamondbacks with a 6-4 win at Chase Field, the Mets learned that the rest of Carlos Delgado‘s season is in doubt and David Wright has a strained right knee.
David Lennon, “Perez Regresses, But Mets End Bad Trip With Win”
Perez had allowed six hits and six walks in 51/3 innings, but somehow limited Arizona to a single run. Overall, it was a disappointment, especially coming off what was considered his best start of the season last Friday in San Diego.
David Lennon, “Delgado Delayed Two Weeks By Strained Right Oblique”
Delgado is expected to need at least two weeks before he can resume baseball activity, and with only seven weeks left in the season, any return this year is now in serious jeopardy.
Adam Rubin, “Tigers & Twins To Visit Citi in 2010″
A preliminary schedule for 2010 reveals the Twins and Tigers will come to Citi Field. The Mets are expected to visit Cleveland, as well as play the customary home-and-home series with the Yankees.
Adam Rubin, “Mets’ Ticket Prices Slashed 50% With Special Promotion”
TheaterMania members can receive up to 50% off tickets to 13 upcoming Mets home games, including $150 field-box seats.
Ben Shpigel, “Mets Confront Adversity on the Road, but Avoid a Sweep”
It took some trial and error — more errors than trials, to be sure — but the Mets may have discovered a way to make the final seven weeks of their season relevant. If they can somehow trick themselves into thinking that the last game of a series is actually the first, they will not have to worry about avoiding sweeps.
Ben Shpigel, “Mets’ Wagner Nearly Back; Delgado Isn’t”
Barring a setback in his next two minor league appearances, Wagner, the left-handed relief pitcher, is expected to join the Mets for Sunday’s game against San Francisco at Citi Field.
David Waldstein, “Safer Batting Helmet Draws Resistance From Some Players”
“No, I am absolutely not wearing that,†Mets right fielder Jeff Francoeur said with a laugh after seeing a prototype, as if he were being asked to put a pumpkin on his head. “I could care less what they say, I’m not wearing it. There’s got to be a way to have a more protective helmet without all that padding. It’s brutal. We’re going to look like a bunch of clowns out there.â€
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12 comments
metsfan4decades
8/13/2009-10:24am at 10:24 am (UTC -4)
“No, I am absolutely not wearing that,†Mets right fielder Jeff Francoeur said with a laugh after seeing a prototype, as if he were being asked to put a pumpkin on his head. “I could care less what they say, I’m not wearing it. There’s got to be a way to have a more protective helmet without all that padding. It’s brutal. We’re going to look like a bunch of clowns out there.â€
Don’t get me wrong, I love my NY Mets…..but Jeff, I don’t think you guys wearing this helmet is the defining factor to looking like a bunch of clowns out there this season…
wannybackstra
8/13/2009-10:27am at 10:27 am (UTC -4)
Stole my words, MF4D.
Exactly…
CaseStreet
8/13/2009-10:28am at 10:28 am (UTC -4)
still, you have to draw the line somewhere. You know Church will be the first in line to get the new helmets.
stickguy
8/13/2009-10:26am at 10:26 am (UTC -4)
tigers, twins and cleveland next year. If things go right, and all 3 teams stink next year, the mets might actually have a rare favorable interleague schedule.
still think they are at a permanent disadvantage though having to play the yans 6 times a year.
ceetar
8/13/2009-10:44am at 10:44 am (UTC -4)
The problem with the ticket discounts is A. They’ve been doing this all season, it’s not new. and B. The mid-range tickets, even with the discounts, are still pretty much too expensive.
trs86
8/13/2009-10:59am at 10:59 am (UTC -4)
With using Stub Hub there is a fee but there are field level seats for 40 and upper deck as cheap as 12.
GravediggerHebner
8/13/2009-11:42am at 11:42 am (UTC -4)
So Wagner allegedly back on Sunday, that gives him exactly a 2 week showcase for trade. I hope that’s enough time. Because with Delgado not coming back (at least not in time to be traded) Wagner is really the only chip they have other than Sheffield for a waiver trade (I say that because I don’t want them to trade Feliciano).
trs86
8/13/2009-12:20pm at 12:20 pm (UTC -4)
You know, I have about faced my thoughts on Wagner. I know want to see what he has and pick up his option if he does well. Worst case we have Wagner for basically an expensive 7M dollar setup man and LHRP we are looking for and best case we chip in a little cash and get back top prospects for him in the offseason.
CaseStreet
8/13/2009-1:58pm at 1:58 pm (UTC -4)
nah, the FO will acquiesce to Billy’s desire to close somewhere.
wannybackstra
8/13/2009-2:20pm at 2:20 pm (UTC -4)
I suppose Wagner will still have value as a closer for someone else if he pitches well for the rest of this season.
Might be the best strategy. Because right now, you’d probably only get a couple of 18 year olds for him.
If he pitches well and you pick up his option and some cash, you might be able to get some real prospects for him in the offseason.
CaseStreet
8/13/2009-1:58pm at 1:58 pm (UTC -4)
Speaking of set-up men, where’s Putz?
GravediggerHebner
8/13/2009-2:01pm at 2:01 pm (UTC -4)
Ask your mother or your health teacher.