http://www.metslocker.com Daily Blog for New York Mets Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:54:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 23-year old righty starting pitcher Kevin Mulvey was the #4 prospect in the Mets' minor league system coming into this season according to Baseball America. He's almost ready as he is pitching pretty well in AAA ball this season. He has started 18 games in AAA this year ... http://www.metslocker.com/2008/07/14/kevin-mulvey-is-almost-ready-to-help-the-new-york-mets/ The Mets have designated outfielder Chris Aguila for assignment. Aguila played in 8 games for the Mets this season and he was 2 for 12 (.167 avg, .453 OPS). The Mets have recalled 32-year old righty swinging catcher Robinson Cancel from the minors to replace Aguila on the ... http://www.metslocker.com/2008/07/12/the-new-york-mets-designate-chris-aguila-for-assignment-2/ Moises Alou will have season ending surgery on a torn left hamstring. Alou has played in 15 games this season for the Mets and he is 17 for 49 (.347 avg, .777 OPS) with 4 runs scored and 9 RBIs. The Mets were hoping to get Alou back ... http://www.metslocker.com/2008/07/10/moises-alou-is-done-for-the-season-for-the-new-york-mets/ The Mets have placed righty Tony Armas on the 15-day disabled list with a strained abdominal muscle. Armas has pitched in 3 games (1 start) for the Mets this season and he is 1-0 with a 7.56 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP. The Mets have recalled righty reliever ... http://www.metslocker.com/2008/07/10/the-new-york-mets-place-tony-armas-on-the-dl/ If Salvador Aguilar keeps pitching like he is so far in AA ball the Mets might consider giving him a chance at the big league level. Aguilar is a 26-year old righty swingman who can relieve or start. He has pitched in 22 games (12 starts) in AA ... http://www.metslocker.com/2008/07/09/salvador-aguilar-is-pitching-well-in-aa-for-the-new-york-mets/ The Mets have placed starting RF Ryan Church on the 15-day disabled list and his year could be in jeopardy due to post concussion syndrome. Church has played in 57 games for the Mets this season and he is 63 for 205 (.307 avg, .882 OPS) with 40 runs ... http://www.metslocker.com/2008/07/08/the-new-york-mets-place-of-ryan-church-back-on-the-dl/ Pedro Martinez has certainly lost his once dominant fastball and it's hurting him big time as his secondary pitches are not good enough for him to succeed without the heater. Martinez has started 7 games this season for the Mets and he is 2-2 with a 7.39 ERA and ... http://www.metslocker.com/2008/07/06/is-pedro-martinez-toast-for-the-new-york-mets/ Andy Phillips is already gone before he had a chance to show what he could do. Phillips played in 4 games for the Mets this season and he was 1 for 5 (.200 avg) with 1 run scored. The Mets won't miss Phillips one bit as they have ... http://www.metslocker.com/2008/07/03/the-new-york-mets-lose-andy-phillips-to-the-reds-on-waivers/ The Mets have placed starting 2B Luis Castillo on the 15-day disabled list with a strained hip flexor. Castillo has played in 68 games for the Mets this season and he is 64 for 245 (.261 avg, .696 OPS) with 42 runs scored, 3 homers, 26 RBIs and 13 ... http://www.metslocker.com/2008/07/03/the-new-york-mets-place-luis-castillo-on-the-dl/ The Mets have placed outfielder Trot Nixon on the 15-day disabled list with a groin injury. Nixon has played in 11 games for the Mets this season and he is 6 for 35 (.171 avg, .579 OPS) with 2 runs scored, 1 homer and 1 RBIs. The Mets ... http://www.metslocker.com/2008/06/29/the-new-york-mets-place-trot-nixon-on-the-dl/