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Mets Officially Fire Jerry Manuel; Omar Minaya 'Relieved of Duties' as GM

The Omar Minaya-Jerry Manuel era is officially over in Queens. The Mets announced Monday morning that Manuel's 2011 contract option would not be picked up and and Minaya had been "relieved of his duties" as general manager. Both moves had been expected for some time. Mets officials were set to hold a news conference at...

Carlos Delgado Strains Oblique, Season Likely Over

Hey it must be any day of the week today, because there's New York Mets injury news to report on. I know, I'm shocked too.First baseman Carlos Delgado was in the process of working his way back from surgery to remove a bone spur in his right hip and to mend a torn labrum when he suffered a setback down in Florida. Delgado...

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05/07/12 Mets SS Tejada lands on DL with quad strain Source: ESPN New York Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada landed face first in the infield dirt Sunday, after suffering a leg injury while trying to beat out a bunt in the fourth inning of the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
04/16/12 Torres progressing cautiously after calf injury Source: New York City News - New York NY The Mets continue to proceed cautiously with injured outfielder Andres Torres, who has not attempted to run since straining his left calf on Opening Day. "He's getting close," assistant general manager John Ricco said.