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Lets get our starts back into the big game: Delgado, Reyes, Wright, Beltran, and yes, CASTILLO!

O'Day claimed, Figgy clears

Newsday reports that RP Darren O'Day, who was DFA'd by the Mets on Saturday, was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers.

Meanwhile, Adam Rubin of the Daily News reports that Nelson Figueroa has cleared waivers and will return to Triple-A Buffalo.

Pregame

New York Mets (6-6) at St. Louis Cardinals (8-5) preview

@ Busch Stadium in St. Louis









Pitching matchup
Oliver Perez (1-1)
vs
Todd Wellemeyer

The lineups

Jose Reyes SS
Daniel Murphy LF
David Wright 3B
Carlos Delgado 1B
Carlos Beltran CF
Ryan Church RF
Ramon Castro C
Luis Castillo 2B
Oliver Perez LHP (1-1, 7.84)








Brendan Ryan 2B
Rick Ankiel CF
Albert Pujols 1B
Ryan Ludwick RF
Yadier Molina C
Chris Duncan LF
Khalil Greene SS
Joe Thurston 3B
Todd Wellemeyer RHP (1-1, 4.50)


What to look for
Good Ollie? Bad Ollie?
Can Luis continue his tear?

In Case you Missed it
The Mets DFA'd Nelson Figgueroa

Mets ink Peña to minor league deal

The New York Post reports that the Mets have signed veteran outfielder Willy Mo Peña to a minor league deal. He will report to extended spring training. He will report to AAA-Buffalo after that.

The right-hand hitting Pena, originally signed by the Mets as an amateur free agent in 1998, had refused a minor-league assignment from the Nationals last month and was granted his unconditional release.

Pena hit just .205 in 64 games for Washington last season.

Source: Bart Hubbuch, New York Post

The Curious Case of Philip Humber

We all remember Philip Humber don't we? You know, that kid that was one of the top Mets pitching prospects? Yes that kid. The one that was involved in the Johan Santana trade. Well, he's been released after a very rough time with the Twins.

Humber, 26, gave up 6 runs in 4.1 innings with the Twins this year.

This Santana trade just keeps on looking better and better...

Omir Santos: The real deal?

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Well we knew it would happen. Brian Schneider made his first visit to the DL of the 2009 season, and instead of calling up Robinson "Mommy caught me with my hand in the cookie jar" Cancel, the Mets gave Omir Santos, an offseason minor league free agent signing, a chance.

He was good. He got the start yesterday and got a few hits, a very nice day at the plate.

Lets hope that should Castro go down or Schneider get hurt again when he comes back from the DL, that this will be the guy we call on and not Cancel.

Changes coming

To provide a better experience for you, we are going to be updating Mets Blog NY with an upgrade. Along with the upgrade will come a new name. Mets 411.


Mets 411 will bring you the most comprehensive Mets blogging experience on the web.

Stay tuned!

New York Mets (2-2) at Florida Marlins (4-0) preview

Tonight's Mets game against Florida starts at 6:25 pm, but will begin airing on SNY at 7pm prompt, due to FOX exclusivity rights.



Pitching matchup
Livan Hernandez (0-0)
vs.
Ricky Nolasco (1-0)

The lineups

Jose Reyes SS
Daniel Murphy LF
David Wright 3B
Carlos Delgado Carlos Delgado 1B
Carlos Beltran CF
Ryan Church RF
Brian Schneider C
Luis Castillo 2B
Livan Hernandez RHP


Emilio Bonifacio 3B
John Baker C
Hanley Ramirez SS
Jorge Cantu 1B
Dan Uggla 2B
Jeremy Hermida LF
Cody Ross RF
Cameron Maybin CF
Ricky Nolasco RHP (1-0, 7.50)

What to look for
Will David Wright come out of his slump?
Can Livan Hernandez produce in his first start as a Met?

In Case you Missed it
The Mets designated OF Marlon Anderson for assignment.

Marlon Anderson designated for assignment

This just in...

The Mets designated outfielder Marlon Anderson for assignment Saturday, clearing roon on their 25-man roster for pitcher Livan Hernandez, who will make his first start Saturday night against the Florida Marlins.

If Anderson, 35, clears waivers, he can either accept a minor-league assignment or become a free agent. He went 0-for-4 in the Mets' first four games this season.

-Newark Star-Ledger

Gary Sheffield speaks to reporters

Finally

Its about time.
The longest spring training ever is over, and Opening Day is near.

Hopefully the Mets aim high this season, and there is reason to believe.

We've got two of the best closers in baseball.
Some of the most feared bats in Wright, Reyes, Beltran, and Delgado.

A decent rotation lead by Johan Santana & company.

And now we have Gary Sheffield (not too happy about) on the team.

So what are you hopes for this season? Comment this and let us know.

MY PREDICTION: Mets win the NL East.