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Davis could take cold bat to Buffalo

NY Daily News (ANTHONY MCCARRON) — If Ike Davis doesn't pick up his production soon, there's a chance he'll have to work out his slow start in the minors. "There's nothing etched in stone," Mets manager Terry Collins said Sunday...
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Mets put Batista on DL, recall Schwinden

NY Post TORONTO -- The Mets placed right-hander Miguel Batista on the 15-day disabled list Sunday and recalled right-hander Chris Schwinden from Triple-A Buffalo.Batista left Saturday's start at Toronto...
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Wright returns to lineup, third base in finale

MLB.com Wright returns to lineup, third base in finale
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Batista feeling better, but placed on DL by Mets

MLB.com Batista feeling better, but placed on DL by Mets
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Mets waiting for Ike to seize opportunities

MLB.com Mets waiting for Ike to seize opportunities
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Mets manager Terry Collins discusses possibly demoting slumping first baseman Ike Davis

NJ.com (Andy McCullough/The Star-Ledger) — Davis batting just .160
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Bradley: Mets are turning heads by unleashing their inner underdog

NJ.com (Jeff Bradley/Star-Ledger MLB Columnist) — For Mets fans of a certain age, that’s part of what attracted them to the Blue and Orange 50 years ago.
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Rottino slugs three homers for Buffalo

MLB.com Rottino slugs three homers for Buffalo
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Hefner pitches in strong after Batista injury

NY Post (MARK POLISHUK Special to The Post) — TORONTO — At 7:30 yesterday morning, Jeremy Hefner was in Buffalo, waiting for a ride to Toronto. Less than seven hours later, he was on the mound at Rogers Centre, pressed into service in relief...
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The Wright tough: David develops into everyday leader

NY Daily News (ANTHONY McCARRON) — Terry Collins noticed the looks on several young Mets’ faces, even as he and David Wright had their very public dugout discussion about Wright coming out of Tuesday’s game against Milwaukee to...
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Mets can’t solve Jays’ slick righty

NY Post (MIKE PUMA) — TORONTO — David Wright had a good excuse for not getting a hit yesterday — he was sick and didn’t play. The rest of the Mets lineup was even sicker.But Brandon Morrow has that ability. The Blue...
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Collins safely says ump Blue call for Jays in 9th

NY Post (MIKE PUMA) — TORONTO — Terry Collins didn’t need to see a replay to know second-base umpire Brian Knight blew the call.From the first-base dugout at Rogers Centre, the Mets manager had a clear enough view in...
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Mets' Wright may get another sick day 

NY Daily News (ANTHONY McCARRON) — TORONTO — David Wright, who felt awful when he arrived at the ballpark Saturday morning, was not available against the Blue Jays and could miss Sunday’s series finale. Wright stopped by Terry...
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Jeremy Hefner's solid work leads to spot on Mets roster

NJ.com (Andy McCullough/The Star-Ledger) — Ruben Tejada began running program
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Whole new wall game at Citi Field

$Newsday The alterations to Citi Field not only transformed it into a more hitter-friendly park for this season. Bringing in the walls, along with shortening some, also changed the topic of conversation in...
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Jeremy Hefner could replace injured Miguel Batista in rotation

$Newsday Jeremy Hefner's commute Saturday consisted of a two-hour drive from Buffalo, and after coming in to replace Miguel Batista in the third inning, he had to get his scouting reports on the fly from...
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Raissman: Truth is absolute with Met skipper

NY Daily News (Bob Raissman) — While The Prince of Darkness, John Tortorella, continues perfecting his mummified style, Terry Collins is out in Queens shedding light.
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In finale, Gee seeks first win since April

MLB.com (Paul Casella) — In finale, Gee seeks first win since April
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Blue Jays blank Mets on Morrow 3-hitter

NY Post TORONTO — Brandon Morrow pitched his second shutout in four starts, blanking the Mets on three hits and leading the Toronto Blue Jays over New York 2-0 on Saturday.Morrow (5-2) struck out eight...
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Batista leaves early, Mets lose again

$Newsday TORONTO - When the backup plan needs a backup plan, that usually means big trouble. For the Mets, it wasn't as bad it could have been Saturday when Miguel Batista was forced to leave after two...
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Blog Articles

Open Thread: Mets vs Blue Jays, 5/20/12

Amazin' Avenue (Eric Simon) — Dillon Gee #35 / Pitcher / New York Mets Height: 6-1 Weight: 205 Bats: R Throws: R Born: Apr 28, 1986 ...
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Could Ike Davis be sent down? Terry Collins: 'There's nothing etched in stone'

NY Daily News: Surfing The Mets If Ike Davis doesn't pick up his production soon, there's a chance he'll have to work out his slow start in the minors. Terry Collins did not dismiss the idea Sunday morning before the Mets tried...
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We All Like Ike But……………

Kranepool Society (kranepool) —   I’ve been away from my duties here at Kranepool Society for a couple of days, so I’ve got a lot to catch up on: Anthony McCarron writes about David Wright today in the NY Daily News on how...
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Mets manager less certain Davis will avoid trip to minors

NY Post (MIKE PUMA) — TORONTO ---- After last week calling it “doubtful” that Ike Davis would be a consideration for a demotion to the minors, Mets manager Terry Collins sounded less certain about the possibility on...
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Collins reiterates: Mejia likely reliever

ESPN (Adam Rubin) — TORONTO -- Terry Collins keeps making it crystal clear: Jenrry Mejia is likely to work as a reliever this season in the majors, once a little more time has elapsed since his Tommy John surgery on...
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Collins not dismissive of Ike to minors

ESPN (Adam Rubin) — TORONTO -- Terry Collins no longer is dismissing Ike Davis to the minors as a possibility.A day after the Miami Marlins sent 2011 All-Star first baseman Gaby Sanchez to Triple-A, and only days...
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New York Mets Daily Farm System Report- 5/20/12: Get your Brooms here

Amazin' Avenue (Jeffrey Paternostro) — *All results from games played on Saturday, May 19th Send all of your questions about the Mets farm system to AAProspectMailbag@gmail.com to see them answered here! AAA - ...
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Batista to DL, Schwinden up

ESPN (Adam Rubin) — TORONTO -- Miguel Batista officially was placed on the DL Sunday morning, with Chris Schwinden promoted from Triple-A Buffalo to take the roster spot ... at least for the day.The team announced...
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Amazin' Avenue Pick 6 Contest: Win A FREE Pick 6 Shirt! LAST DAY, PEOPLE!

Amazin' Avenue (Eric Simon) — TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF THE PICK 6 T-SHIRT CONTEST!! As I alluded to last week, Pick 6 is steadily growing in popularity, and I encouraged everyone to begin honing their skills in advance of...
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Sunday lineup; Wright returns

ESPN (Adam Rubin) — TORONTO -- David Wright reported feeling slightly better Sunday and Terry Collins placed him back in the lineup after a day off. Andres Torres will serve as the designated hitter. Collins reasoned...
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The Grand Old Human Element Applesauce: Mets Shut Out, Baxter Gets Robbed By Umpire, Batista Injured & Schwinden On Taxi Squad

Amazin' Avenue (Steve Schreiber) — Meet the Mets The Mets were shut out 2-0, as Brandon Morrow was dominant in throwing a complete game 3-hitter for the Blue Jays . Without David Wright in the lineup, the Mets' offense was...
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Mets morning briefing 5.20.12

ESPN (Adam Rubin) — Brandon Morrow tossed a three-hit shutout and the Mets lost to the Toronto Blue Jays, 2-0, Saturday at Rogers Centre. Dillon Gee starts Sunday's 1:07 p.m. game, trying to prevent the Amazin's from...
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Around the minors 5.19.12

ESPN (Adam Rubin) — BUFFALO 11, INDIANAPOLIS 6: Vinny Rottino blasted three homers and Valentino Pascucci, Jordany Valdespin and Matt Tuiasosopo also went deep. The long-ball barrage gives Buffalo an International...
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Blame Canada! Blame Canada! With Their Beady Little Eyes and Flapping Heads So Full of Lies

Amazin' Avenue (Jeffrey Paternostro) — After the Rock and Jock Softball game on Friday Night, expectations were probably pretty low for a Miguel Batista start against the Blue Jays line-up, even if Toronto was resting both Dan Cortez...
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Beato surfaces in Florida State League

ESPN (Adam Rubin) — Pedro Beato#27 RPNew York Mets2011 STATSGM60W2L1BB27K39ERA4.30Pedro Beato, who has been sidelined since spring training with shoulder discomfort, appeared in his first minor league game Saturday...
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A Little Fun

Faith and Fear in Flushing (Jason Fry) — It’s not a lot of fun listening to Brandon Morrow and a bunch of Blue Jays you mostly know from fantasy teams throttle an undermanned Mets squad in another country. The final score was only...
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Blue Jays 2, Mets 0: The Batista/Hefner Accords Go About As Well As You'd Expect

Amazin' Avenue (Jeffrey Paternostro) — Hey, the Mets pitchers only allowed two runs. That's a good thing after last night, right? Oh wait, Brandon Morrow was good Brandon Morrow? Damn. The Mets did a whole lot of nothing against...
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Ump's call irks Baxter, costs Mets

ESPN (Adam Rubin) — Terry Collins said he would not have left the dugout to argue with second base ump Brian Knight if the manager could not clearly see from his vantage point that Yunel Escobar had missed a tag on...
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If Batista lands on DL, Hefner start looms

ESPN (Adam Rubin) — Miguel Batista suffered a lower-back strain delivering a full-count cutter to Eric Thames in the second inning of Saturday’s 2-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays and could be headed to the...
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Rapid Reaction: Blue Jays 2, Mets 0

ESPN (Adam Rubin) — WHAT IT MEANS: The Mets remain over .500, with a 21-19 record. But the rest of the NL East also is above breakeven. So Saturday’s 2-0 loss at Toronto has dropped the Mets into a last-place...
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