February 25, 2006
 | | Brian Bannister |
Brian Bannister, a 24-year-old starter who's been impressive this spring,
could, if he continues to throw as he has so far, be the next Mets pitching
prospect to make his Shea Stadium debut. Bannister feels confident he's
just a phone call away.
February 23, 2006
Less than 24 hours after telling reporters he needed a fast start
to win back Mets fans, Kazuo Matsui wasted little time, impressing a
crowd of several hundred onlookers by taking closer Billy Wagner deep
over the left-field wall of a practice field.
February 23, 2006
Lastings Milledge finds motivation wherever he can, looking for that
extra spark in his quest for Major League stardom. That approach is
paying dividends for the top outfield prospect, who is soaking in
big-league camp with the Mets this spring.
February 22, 2006
Taking his first practice swings as a Met on Wednesday, Carlos Delgado
is quite happy how things worked out after he spurned the Mets for
the Marlins last winter. He's ready to embrace his new team and new
city, and said he is primed for a big year.
February 22, 2006
Kazuo Matsui played just 70 games before taking a seat in 2004, and
with injuries disrupting his two big-league seasons to date, some
believe that this spring could represent Matsui's last crack as a
starting infielder with the Mets.
February 21, 2006
Wearing a baseball cap with the logo for the new sports network, SportsNet
New York, Mets owner Fred Wilpon spoke confidently about the 2006
edition of his team Tuesday while visiting the team's spring training
complex.
February 19, 2006
The Mets have position battles at second base and in the bullpen,
but everyone's eyes are on right field, where 24-year-old Victor Diaz
and veteran Xavier Nady will compete this spring to take Mike Cameron's
old spot in right field at Shea Stadium.
February 14, 2006
The New York Mets today signed righthanded pitcher Jose Lima to a
minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
February 10, 2006
> | | Pedro Martinez |
Mets GM Omar Minaya said the plan remains for Pedro Martinez to pitch
for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, but he added
the condition of the large toe on Martinez's right foot is to "be
evaluated when he gets to Spring Training."
February 6, 2006
The Mets announced Monday their schedule of events to commemorate
the accomplishments of the 1986 World Series champions. The promotions
begin May 21 and culminate with a reunion of the team before the Aug.
19 game against the Rockies.
February 3, 2006
Duaner Sanchez is quite familiar with New York City, and he also knows
a thing or two about setting up elite closers, having done so for
Eric Gagne. So it's no wonder the new Mets reliever is confident he'll
get the ball to closer Billy Wagner.
February 1, 2006
The Mets don't yet know who will be playing alongside shortstop Jose Reyes as their second baseman in '06, but Reyes' immense talent helps
the club breathe easier. Coming off a breakout year, Reyes hopes to
bolster his reputation as a ubiquitous threat.
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