Tim Byrdak

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Mets Acquire Brandon Hicks From A’s; Willie Randolph To Join Team USA as Coach

It was another day of small moves for the Mets, as they acquired utility infielder Brandon Hicks from the Oakland A’s for cash considerations. The 27-year-old was picked in the 3rd round of the 2007…Read More

Mets Sign Reliever Wanel Mesa

The Mets signed right-handed reliever Wanel Mesa to a minor league contract. News of the agreement was first reported by Baseball America. The 25-year-old hurler has spent most of his time in the Nationals…Read More

Year in Review: Tim Byrdak

Rising Apple’s Year in Review series takes a look at yet another reliever that had a significant role with the team before he was lost for the remainder of the season due to injury. Tim Byrdak signed…Read More

Mets Diamond Notes: Flores and Montero Win Players of the Year, Keith Hernandez to Shave Mustache?

The Mets released a statement yesterday that said they will be honoring both infielder Wilmer Flores and pitcher Rafael Montero on Saturday at Citi Field as the Sterling Organizational Player and Pitcher…Read More

Mets Diamond Notes: Possible Scott Hairston Extension, Kirk Nieuwenhuis Expected Back in September

Sandy Alderson has shown that he’s more than willing to negotiate contracts with players in-season; he tried to negotiate an extension for David Wright earlier this year, but the third baseman was…Read More

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Mets Diamond Notes: Byrdak’s Surgery Scheduled, Pelfrey Progressing

While most of the news from the Mets today concerned the looming contract extension negotiations for…Read More

Mets Diamond Notes: 2013 All-Star Logo Unveiled, Jason Bay Not Going Anywhere

Although the logo was leaked last week, the Mets held an official press conference yesterday afternoon…Read More

Daily Mets Diamond Notes: Wheeler Makes Triple-A Debut, Byrdak Out For Season

After a 10-6 record and 3.26 ERA through 19 starts with Double-A Binghamton, Zack Wheeler made his debut…Read More

Mets Notes: Harvey to Make Citi Debut Friday, Santana to Return Next Weekend

Although his focus will be on executing his pitches against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in the…Read More

Rising Apple Player of the Week: Scott Hairston

The Rising Apple staff chooses one player to highlight on our site for their outstanding or unique performance…Read More

MLB Trade Rumors: Mets Inquired About Geovany Soto

Sandy Alderson and the Mets won’t be making any big splashes before the trade deadline passes tomorrow…Read More

MLB Trade Rumors: Scott Hairston Drawing Interest

According to Assistant GM Jon Ricco, the Mets are still planning on trying to make some “minor…Read More

This Date in Mets History: 2011 – The Orange and Blue Survive a rough 5th by Niese, win Beltran’s Last Game 8-6, At The Great American

“The Mets improved to 52-51 and got their second straight victory in a week that has at times been…Read More

MLB Trade Rumors: Could the Mets Deal Daniel Murphy?

This question has been asked plenty, and even though the Dodgers almost acquired him over the winter,…Read More

Mets Bullpen: The Reoccurring Nature of These Blown Saves is Bordering Insanity

Look what Jordany Valdespin did…again.  He hit a three run pinch hit homer in the top of the ninth…Read More

MLB Trade Rumors: Francisco Rodriguez and Huston Street “Too Pricey”

Sandy Alderson spoke with the media before the Mets took the field in their series opener against the…Read More

Game Recap: Mets’ Bullpen Implodes In Second Straight Loss To Braves

The Mets dropped their second straight in Atlanta.  And that’s not good.  They are now 5 1/2…Read More

Game Recap: Mets Power Down in Atlanta; Short Circuit In First Game of Second Half.

Game Number Eighty-Seven Final:   New York Mets   5;  Atlanta Braves    7. And we’re off. …Read More

Little Jerry Seinfield Lives On

After Frank Francisco decided to describe the Yankees as “chickens” since he feels they complain…Read More

Jon Rauch Demoted From Mets Setup Role

After a string of unproductive outings, Terry Collins finally had the last straw as Jon Rauch gave up…Read More