Nelson Figueroa Rumors

Figueroa Returns To Mets

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [April 25, 2009 at 10:46am CST]

According to Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News Nelson Figueroa has re-signed with the Mets. Earlier in the week he refused his assignment to AAA Buffalo, choosing to become a free agent. Rubin expects Figueroa to be assigned to Buffalo. Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Valuations, Figueroa, Thome

By Tim Dierkes [April 23, 2009 at 9:18am CST]

Links for Thursday... Forbes' MLB team valuations are out. The Yankees top the list at $1.5 billion, while the Marlins are 30th at $277 million. Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News says Nelson Figueroa will refuse the Mets' assignment to Triple A and become a free agent. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports talked to Jim Thome about many topics, including his future and the Cleveland discussion with Manny. Peter Gammons spoke to Yankees GM Brian Cashman yesterday at Southern Connecticut State University. This AP article has a few tidbits, but let me know if you find a transcript.... Continue Reading

Rangers Claim Darren O'Day

By Tim Dierkes [April 22, 2009 at 1:44pm CST]

According to Ken Davidoff of Newsday, the Rangers claimed reliever Darren O'Day off waivers from the Mets. O'Day's Rule 5 situation remains - the Rangers have to keep him in the Majors or offer him back to the Angels. O'Day, 26, posted fine numbers at Triple A last year with a 3.27 ERA, 8.2 K/9, and 1.9 BB/9. On the Mets front, Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News notes that pitcher Nelson Figueroa cleared waivers. Continue Reading

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Mets DFA Nelson Figueroa

By Steve Adams [April 19, 2009 at 8:53pm CST]

Brendan Prunty of the the Star-Ledger reports that less than an hour after Nelson Figueroa threw six innings for the Mets in a spot start for Mike Pelfrey, he was designated for assignment. The Mets purchased the contract of veteran Casey Fossum to replace Figueroa. Figueroa threw six frames, allowing three earned runs on five hits and two walks, while striking out three. Continue Reading

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Figueroa Recalled, O'Day Designated For Assignment

By Nat Boyle [April 19, 2009 at 9:36am CST]

Due to Mike Pelfrey's right forearm tendinitis, the Mets recalled Nelson Figueroa on April 18 and designated relief pitcher Darren O'Day for assignment, according to Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com. Because O'Day was a Rule 5 Draft Pick, he has to be offered back to his original team, the Angels. Continue Reading

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Mets Re-Sign Jerry Manuel

By Tim Dierkes [October 3, 2008 at 3:59pm CST]

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Mets are close to re-signing manager Jerry Manuel to a two-year contract with a club option for 2011. SI.com's Jon Heyman says it's done. Continue Reading

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Sosa, Figueroa Designated

By Tim Dierkes [May 13, 2008 at 3:36pm CST]

The Mets designated pitchers Nelson Figueroa and Jorge Sosa for assignment today. Figueroa, a 34 year-old journeyman, provided a few decent starts but seems to have stopped fooling people. Sosa was just terrible; the Mets will have to swallow his $2MM salary. Continue Reading

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Nelson Figueroa Rumors

Figueroa Returns To Mets

Odds & Ends: Valuations, Figueroa, Thome

Rangers Claim Darren O'Day

Mets DFA Nelson Figueroa

Figueroa Recalled, O'Day Designated For Assignment

Mets Re-Sign Jerry Manuel

Sosa, Figueroa Designated

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