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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on February 22, 2012
Judge rules in NY Mets’ favor in hot dog dispute (AP)
A federal judge has ruled in favor of the New York Mets in a ballpark dispute over kosher hot dogs. Kosher Sports Inc. had sued the Queens Ballpark Company, the team subsidiary that operates Citi Field, in 2010. The food vendor claimed the team violated a 2008 contract by preventing it from selling kosher hot dogs on Friday nights and Saturdays.
Judge rules in NY Mets’ favor in hot dog dispute (PA SportsTicker)
A federal judge has ruled in favor of the New York Mets in a ballpark dispute over kosher hot dogs.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on February 22, 2012
Niese accepts Beltran’s offer to pay for surgery (AP)
Last summer, Carlos Beltran offered to foot the bill if then-Mets teammate Jonathan Niese received a nose job. Now it's time to pay up. "Carlos and I were joking around about it and he said he wanted me to get a new nose," Niese said Wednesday. "Yeah, he'll pay. I sent him the bill." The surgery, performed last October, didn't straighten the 25-year-old pitcher's...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on February 22, 2012
Analyzing the Effects of the Surgically Enhanced Nose of Niese: A Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Among the few encouraging stories emanating from the New York Met organization over the last couple of years is the emergence of Jonathan Niese. He was one of those pitchers who perform reasonably well in the minor leagues, and really blossom when they step on the big stage in a...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on February 22, 2012
Kazmir considering Mets among six teams for MLB return (Yahoo! Sports)
The New York Mets could be on the verge of bringing back the pitcher no one wanted to see go. According to a tweet from ESPN's Buster Olney, the Mets are one of six teams being considered by two-time All-Star pitcher Scott Kazmir.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on February 22, 2012
Mets Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
After a quiet winter, the Mets are reporting to camp with significantly more questions than answers.
Although their lineup and rotation are mostly intact heading into spring training, the Mets are not sure how much production they will receive from youngsters Lucas Duda and Ruben Tejada, or from inconsistent veterans David Wright and Jason Bay.
The Mets also don't know what they can expect from left-hander Johan Santana, first baseman Ike Davis and second baseman Daniel Murphy, all of whom are coming off major injuries.
If all of the above players produce, the Mets could have a shot to compete. If not, they may closely resemble the group that lost 85 games last year in a third straight losing season.
"You can't just go in and say, 'We're going to be this...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on February 21, 2012
Bobby Valentine hits ground running with Red Sox (Yahoo! Sports)
Boston's new manager wants to win a World Series and he's not about to stand around waiting for it to happen.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on February 21, 2012
Mookie Wilson stays with Mets in dual roles (AP)
Mookie Wilson is staying with the New York Mets as an instructor and a team ambassador at sponsor and charity gatherings. After firing him last fall for the second time, the Mets said Tuesday that Wilson will work for the organization as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. He will work in spring training with both major and minor leaguers, and he will visit farm teams during the season.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on February 21, 2012
Mookie Wilson stays with Mets in dual roles (AP)
Mookie Wilson is staying with the New York Mets as an instructor and a team ambassador at sponsor and charity gatherings. After firing him last fall for the second time, the Mets said Tuesday that Wilson will work for the organization as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. He will work in spring training with both major and minor leaguers, and he will visit farm teams during the season.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on February 21, 2012
Mookie Wilson stays with Mets in dual roles (AP)
Mookie Wilson is staying with the New York Mets as an instructor and a team ambassador at sponsor and charity gatherings. After firing him last fall for the second time, the Mets said Tuesday that Wilson will work for the organization as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. He will work in spring training with both major and minor leaguers, and he will visit farm teams during the season.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on February 21, 2012
