Mets Thought Jason Bay a Better Health Risk Than John Lackey - 5 hours ago - mlb.fanhouse.com

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by Josh AlperFiled under: Mets, Red SoxOf the many reasons why the Mets have spent most of the last two years being mocked, teased and generally pitied by much of the baseball world, none may loom larger than their sketchy history when it comes to player health. They've misdiagnosed, mistreated and Read More »;</a>
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Cora, Tejada competing as Reyes' fill-in - 8 hours ago - mlb.mlb.com

... Sights & Sounds Spring Training Info Cora batted .251 with 18 RBIs and one home run in 82 games (271 at-bats) last season, his first with the Mets. His contributions went well beyond on-field performance, though. He filled a vacuum at shortstop, but also in the clubhouse. He evolved into a team conscience and spokesman. The club thought enough of Cora to re-sign him for $2 million. Manuel expressed confidence that Cora could handle the regular assignment. "I would say [early in the season], that's very feasible that [Cora] could play," Manuel said, also noting the summer months ... Read More »;</a>
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Mets' bad luck extends into 2010 - 9 hours ago - sports.yahoo.com

... didnt have its consent for the operation while Beltran and his agent, Scott Boras, said it was approved and contended the Mets asked for a delay only after surgery had started. The situation with Reyes started when he was scratched from a spring training game for a follow-up blood test after his team physical. He was cleared to play last Friday but team doctors in New York wanted to take a closer look and pulled him out of pregame stretching. Reyes, who missed much of last season with an injured right leg, was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid and is expected to return to normal after ... Read More »;</a>
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Rain causes cancellation of Mets' game - 10 hours ago - mlb.mlb.com

... causes cancellation of Mets' game PORT ST.LUCIE, Fla. -- The auditions for the No. 5 position in the Mets' starting rotation go on, unaffected by the rains that caused cancellation of the team's scheduled game against the Twins on Friday in Fort Myers, Fla. Fernando Nieve and Jon Niese are to pitch Monday -- Nieve starting and Niese relieving -- when the Mets play the Cardinals at Tradition Field at 1:05 p.m. ET, live on MLB.TV. Francisco Rodriguez is to make his spring debut in ... Read More »;</a>
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Rain Forces Mets to Revamp Pitching Schedule - 10 hours ago - bats.blogs.nytimes.com

... Yankees' pitching plans. Francisco Cervelli has a new nickname: Gazoo. That's short for the Great Gazoo, the character from "The Flintstones", whose head resembled the extra-protective helmet Cervelli has decided to wear. Jamie Hoffmann endured each of the 11 goals that his high school hockey team in New Ulm, Minn., gave up on Wednesday in an 11-1 loss to Breck, last year's state champion. ... Read More »;</a>
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Mets-Twins game canceled because of rain - 11 hours ago - sports.yahoo.com

. Rodriguez said Friday he expects to throw to live hitters Saturday in what should be the final step before pitching in a spring training game. Read More »;</a>
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Twins' spring tilt with Mets rained out - 11 hours ago - mlb.mlb.com

. -- Friday's game between the Twins and Mets has been canceled due to rain and the contest will not be made up. Read More »;</a>
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A Healthy Dose of Poor Appearances - 13 hours ago - blog.nj.com

</td> ... asking "What's next?" instead of "What the hell just happened?" when trouble befalls. March 12, 2010, 10:32AM Why does it seem that the Mets are the new Government organization working under the umbrella of the CIA? It seems the terms "need to know basis" and "not at liberty to say" fit this team more than "he's listed day-to-day". You must sign in to post a comment. Don't have an account? We've upgraded our community features on NJ.com The stories you're talking about ... Read More »;</a>
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Mets turning to Double-A shortstop - 15 hours ago - sports.yahoo.com

... batted .289 last year and knocked out five homers in 488 at-bats down in the minors, but claims he'll be ready to play in the bigs. "It's baseball," Tejada told the Daily News. "Everywhere I play the game normal. Im ready for everything." The team cold also use Alex Cora.. Cmon! Proof read please. Ruben is more interesting to talk about, but he'll like hit .200. Cora is unexiting, but will do a better job. why does everyone always only care about the spelling in these articles...its really annoying. im pretty sure you know what he ... Read More »;</a>
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Reyes could be out till May with overactive thyroid - 18 hours ago - nypost.com

</td> ... since, he can be considered one week into the rest period even though he may have done some light exercise earlier this week, a source close to the situation said. That is leaving the Mets hopeful that Reyes will be cleared to resume baseball activities by the end of next week. However, the team is also prepared for the more likely possibility that Alex Cora or rookie Ruben Tejada will begin the season at shortstop. The reality is it doesn't look good right now, Minaya said, when asked about Reyes' Opening Day prospects. Even if he returns late next week, which seems unlikely, Reyes ... Read More »;</a>
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Cora, Tejada ready for battle to fill void - 18 hours ago - nypost.com

</td> . LUCIE Alex Cora is ready if needed. Read More »;</a>
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Shaky 1st, solid end for Pelfrey - 19 hours ago - nypost.com

... ST. LUCIE -- Mike Pelfrey's right knee wasn't a factor, but that didn't help him contain the Red Sox yesterday. The Mets will just take encouragement from the fact Pelfrey rebounded from a shaky beginning to survive three innings in his team's 8-2 exhibition loss at Tradition Field. Pelfrey allowed three runs on four hits in the first inning and then retired the final six batters he faced. He finished with four strikeouts. It came five days after Pelfrey took a Cristian Guzman line drive off the knee while facing the Nationals. ... Read More »;</a>
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Mets shortstop Reyes likely to start season on DL due to thyroid problem - 19 hours ago - philly.com

... All-Star also played for the San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland, calling his trip to the World Series with the Indians in 1997 the highlight of his 15 major league seasons. His deteriorating knee limited him to 61 games with the Padres last season. In other Dodgers news, the team is looking into contingency plans for its opening-day bullpen while Ronald Belisario tries to report to camp. Belisario has been unable to secure a visa for the 2010 season and remains in his native Venezuela. * New Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta is moving Jhonny Peralta to third base ... Read More »;</a>
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MLB: Mets' Reyes out 2-8 weeks - 20 hours ago - denverpost.com

. Center fielder Carlos Beltran already is expected to miss the first month of the season following right knee surgery Jan. Read More »;</a>
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Mets' Jose Reyes will sit 2 to 8 weeks with thyroid condition | Baseball - 23 hours ago - seattletimes.nwsource.com

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Reyes prescribed rest for thyroid, out 2-8 weeks - 1 day ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

. NEW YORK (AP) -- All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity for 2-to-8 weeks until his thyroid levels normalize, another blow to the New York Mets before Opening Day. Read More »;</a>
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Lackey, Tazawa sharp in Red Sox victory over Mets - 1 day ago - masslive.com

</td> ... a smile. Martinez raved about Lackey. He was great. He really looked effortless, the catcher said. He wasnt trying to overthrow or push his pitches. I think it went great for him. The Red Sox sprayed 15 hits. Darnell McDonald, a journeyman 31-year-old who has played for three major league teams, went 3-for-3. He replaced J.D. Drew, who had one hit on a day Red Sox right fielders went 4 for 5. Francona was especially pleased with the pitching at the start and finish. Lackey set the tone, and Junichi Tazawa wrapping it up in the final two innings, striking out two with no hits. ... Read More »;</a>
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Spring training battles: Reyes could miss opening day - 1 day ago - msn.foxsports.com

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Jason Bay's tired of the Sox talk, eager to move on with Mets - 1 day ago - projo.com

... is not here to talk about the past. While that line has been used in the past to gloss over some truly egregious sins, Bay is not dodging anything of that magnitude. He simply doesnt want to rehash his contract saga with the Red Sox. Bay was set to sign a four-year deal with Boston before the team yanked the deal off the table over health concerns that Bay found specious. Then, the Sox reportedly offered the left fielder a two-year contract with terms that protected the team in event of injury despite the fact that Bay has never played less than 145 games in any of his five full ... Read More »;</a>
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Recap: NY Mets vs. Boston - 1 day ago - miamiherald.com

. Lucie, FL (Sports Network) - John Lackey threw three scoreless innings, as the Boston Red Sox topped the New York Mets, 8-2, in Grapefruit League play. Read More »;</a>
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