7/5 New York Mets Injury News and Updates

 Check out the latest New York Mets news and injury notes on Jose Reyes, R.A. Dickey, and Johan Santana. Here is the post I did early that can be viewed on Metszilla.com. Be sure to check this out and more by clicking here: http://www.metszilla.com/2011/07/05/75-mets-injuries-news-and-updates/

7/5 Mets Injuries News and Updates

"Nothing big," Jose Reyes says about injury.

July 3, 2011 6:35 pm via TweetDeckReplyRetweetFavorite

 

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Adam Rubin

Well this a relief. Given all the injuries the Mets have endured this season to starts such as Ike Davis, David Wright, and Johan Santana, a blow to Jose Reyes would be costly to say the least. Along with Carlos Beltran, Reyes has pretty much carried the Mets offense, and in the process has made himself a legitimate MVP candidate.
Prior to yesterday’s game, Jose Reyes told reporters:

“I feel like I’m getting better everyday, but I don’t want to get on the field too soon.  I know what happened in 2009 when I tried to get on the field to soon. … Right now, I want to take my time and when I’m ready to play, I will play.”

Sandy Alderson said R.A. Dickey should make next start despite pulled buttocks muscle.

July 3, 2011 6:22 pm via TweetDeckReplyRetweetFavorite

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Adam Rubin

More relieving news. R.A. Dickey has been one tough son of a guy this year and has not once complained about anything. To me Dickey has taken on Terry Collins persona best. You won’t ever see the 36-year-old journeymen pitcher quit, he’s just got that never say die attitude. You can knock down Dickey with your best shot and he’ll still keep coming back for more and more.

According to Steve Popper of the Bergan Record:

Johan Santana threw 25 warmups, rested and then threw w/David Wright standing in - improved velocity, but "a way to go" according to report.

about 19 hours ago via webReplyRetweetFavorite

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Steve Popper

 Mets think Johan "spring training" is near. "He threw very well (today) ... everything is very encouraging right now," Dan Warthen said.

about 20 hours ago via webReplyRetweetFavorite

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 Mike Puma

If the Mets can continue to remain in the Wildcard race, the return of Johan Santana sometime in early August at the earliest, would be perhaps the best quote unquote mid-season acquisition of any team in baseball. The Metsies have been without the services of the 32-year-old ace all season long. With an anchor like Santana carry the Amazin’s down the stretch run, it may just be what the doctor ordered, as Johan would certainly bring the type of energy and enthusiasm that is unmatched by any other starting pitcher on the Mets staff.