Netherlands ousts Dominican Republic from WBC
Eugene Kingsale singled in the tying run and scored the game-winner as the Netherlands rallied for a 2-1 victory over the heavily favored Dominican Republic in 11 innings Tuesday to earn a surprise spot in the second round of the World Baseball Classic.... more
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New York Mets Inside Pitch 2009-03-11
As the World Baseball Classic gets into full swing, the Mets' spring training facility is nearly empty. With the late addition of Fernando Tatis to replace injured Alex Rodriguez on the Dominican Republic's roster, the Mets increased their MLB-high number... more
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New York Mets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-11
--RHP Duaner Sanchez was released by the Mets. "We looked at his overall performance based upon last year to where he is now and we didn't see the improvement that we felt was needed to be effective in the major leagues," general manager Omar Minaya told ... more
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New York Mets Roster Report 2009-03-11
The Mets' relief staff helped cause a late-season meltdown in 2008, so a revamping of the bullpen was in order. That was taken care of at the winter meetings, when GM Omar Minaya signed free agent closer Francisco Rodriguez and traded for J.J. Putz, who w... more
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Mets 5, Nationals 5(10)
Jordan Zimmermann's dominant pitching has been one of the highlights at Washington Nationals camp. Brad Eldred's powerful swing is drawing attention, too.Zimmermann, a prized prospect, extended his shutout streak to 8 1-3 innings in Grapefruit League acti... more
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Sanchez released by Mets, owed $276,000
Reliever Duaner Sanchez was released Tuesday by the New York Mets after failing to regain form following two shoulder operations.Sanchez will be paid 30 days' termination pay, $276,639, rather than his salary of $1,687,500.He gave up two runs - one earned... more
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Mets release once-prized reliever Sanchez
Reliever Duaner Sanchez was released Tuesday by the New York Mets after failing to regain form following two shoulder operations.Sanchez will be paid 30 days' termination pay, $276,639, rather than his salary of $1,687,500.He gave up two runs - one earned... more
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New York Mets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-10
--OF Angel Pagan has a bone spur behind his right elbow, and he surgery is a possibility. A decision will be made within a few days, a team spokesman said. --LHP Johan Santana experienced no trouble with his left elbow in a March 9 bullpen session. His sp... more
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