Mets Junkies

  • Familia signs with Phillies

    Well, this could end up being an addition by subtraction but I get the feeling the Mets may end up missing the righty. Jeurys Familia has signed a one year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Familia’s contract is worth approximately $6M and can go as high as approximately $7M. The sinker ball pitcher is a…

    Gem Tablak

  • How do you solve a problem like Familia?

    By Fred Aaron, Going into the off-season, one of the biggest problems confronting Mets’ GM Brodie Van Wagenen was the collapse of the bullpen.  For a second straight season, Met relievers turned into arsonists instead of firemen (unless your idea of a fireman is taken from Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451).  This past season, one of the biggest…

    Gem Tablak

  • Familia talks about his early struggles

    Juerys Familia spoke to reporters after the loss to the Yankees in which Familia pitched a scoreless ninth inning. He told reporters that the Mets coaching staff has shown him videos of last year and was explaining that he had an 84% extension. This season his extension percentage is at 75-77 and is believed to…

    Gem Tablak

  • Mets to place Familia on the Injured List

    Per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the Mets will put Juerys Familia on the I.L. with a shoulder injury. There is no word on a corresponding move as of yet.

    Gem Tablak

  • MetsJunkies Wednesday Night Recap

    J.D. Davis drove in the Mets first and only run in the 3rd inning with an RBI double. The 3rd baseman is batting .275 after hitting his 5th double of the season. Jeff McNeil reached base twice with a base on balls and an infield single, snapping an 0-8 skid. McNeil is now batting .352…

    Gem Tablak

  • Familia to the IL

    The Mets have placed Juerys Familia on the IL due to shoulder soreness. The Mets will call up Ryan 0’Rourke, a LHP who is 0-1 with a 4.61 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 14 strikeouts in 13.2 innings.

    Gem Tablak